Cynthia Baker
RN-CCRC, Site Manager
Yelm,WA
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in patient care and clinical trial coordination, adept at leveraging clinical research skills to ensure strict adherence to protocols while enhancing patient outcomes. Proficient in data collection and regulatory compliance, fostering effective communication within multidisciplinary teams to drive project success. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and quality in clinical research settings. Passionate about contributing to innovative healthcare solutions through collaborative efforts and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Nurse Lead Coordinator
- Responsibilities include Enrollment, signing out and administration of study drug, participant monitoring after study drug administration, perform ECGs, blood draws, vital signs, and coordinated provider supported study visits. Development of provider templates for progress notes, records and source documents. Made weekly contact with participants as required, completed data entry into Clinical Ink, Lab Corp, and query resolution. I was on call for participant support. Scheduled and arranged for monitor visits and site close out visit. Close of study processes (Patient Chart QC, upload source documents on to Florence electronic Regulatory binder). Scheduled and conducted study visits, administered study surveys, coordinated participant travel, maintained open communication and collaboration with the study travel coordinator for participant travel reimbursement. Coordination with clinic providers to order standard of care labs tests in Genesis, study specimen blood collection, processing and shipping. Aliquoting and freezing specimens. Work with DCI lab staff. Reach out and request Letters of Support from commands. Completion of CRFs and source documents. Medical history chart reviews, data management, entry, and query resolution. Reporting (continuing review, deviations, adverse events etc.). Coordinator support Includes Observation of the administration of study drug to ICU patients. Weekend on call for study support. Study enrollment support, administration of immunizations to participants, Training staff in use of electronic medical record for chart review and data collection. Completed extensive inpatient chart reviews, use of JLV and training study staff to perform complete chart reviews including use of the JLV and quality check (QC) of patient charts.
Lead Coordinator
- IDCRP-134 Storm Chaser double blind IND study 2021-2022
- IDC IDCRP-000 HIV NHS 2014-2021
- IDCRP-087 3 site STD-2018
- IDCRP-045 ARIC- 6/2010 and IDCRP-045-01 FluPro 2011-2013
- IDCRP-062 Plasma Treatment 2011-2012
- HJF rH1N1 10/2010-2011
- HJF Hand off study 2009-2010
- Support coordinator for
- IDCRP-085 EPICC 2020-2025
- IDCRP-124 ACTT 2020-2021
- IDCRP-120 PAIVED 2018-2022 season 1,2,3,4 to present
- IDCRP-037 Travmil
- IDCRP-080 Prevent TD
- IDCRP-101 Plasma
- June 2009 to present RN research Coordinator Certified
Regulatory Specialist
04.2025 - Current
- Responsibilities include multiple study close out, Submission of eIRB Closure letter, QMP regulatory review, Regulatory binder review. Managing submission, staff & PI/AI training. Training and working with staff to become familiar and comfortable with the eIRB and the process of submission of closure form and study closure.
Site Manager
Henry M Jackson Foundation
Tacoma, WA
08.2022 - Current
- Registered Nurse, 31 yrs, Certified Clinical Research Coordinator II with Henry M Jackson Foundation, In support US Infectious Disease Clinical Research Program (IDCRP), Madigan Army Medical Center – Tacoma, WA, June 2009 -present. On-site manager of multiple multi-site IDCRP protocols conducted at Madigan Army Medical Center. Responsible for recruitment, hiring, training, supervising and coordinating responsibilities of site research staff and IDCRP Protocols from initiation through close out. Managing site budget (>3M/annually) includes personnel, supplies, equipment, service contracts, and protocol-driven expenditures. Responsible for coordination of internal and external management of all study related responsibilities and reporting. Facilitate research collaborations between local investigators and IDCRP. SOP development. PAO publication submission for approval through GEARS. Working with other Site Managers at other MTF sites. Staff annual appraisals. Maintain fixed assets equipment. Request CRADA for purchase of equipment, like centrifuge. Work with clinic hand holder for printers, scanners, and laptops.
Mental Health Nurse
Dept. of Corrections
03.2008 - 02.2009
- Duties included: management of medication med line, suicide assessment, responding to urgent/emergent situations in mental health unit and the intensive management of patient care. I worked closely with mental health providers and counselors for patient care.
Contract Nurse
Dept. of Corrections
Steilacoom, WA
11.2001 - 02.2002
- Dept. of Corrections, McNeil Island Correctional Center, Steilacoom, WA. Stafford Creek Corrections Center, Aberdeen, WA (Minimum, Medium & Maximum custody level facility) and the Special Commitment Sex Offender Center, Steilacoom, WA- An urgent care clinic setting, emergency response and mental health unit, nursing support in the main institution and intensive management unit. Charge nurse, observation of medication administration, blood draws, prep for procedures, and response to urgent/emergent situations including arrangement of helicopter pick up of emergency inmate patients. I provided nursing escort with the island fire department for transport of emergency inmate patients to a waiting ambulance on the mainland during bad weather. Suicide assessment and watch. Assisting GI doctor with conscious sedation for liver biopsies and the recovery of patients after their procedure. Nursing support of the inmate Hep C program with medication observation and administration of injections. Observation of insulin administration by the inmates. Assisting the Radiology contractor with positioning patients for x-rays. I worked very closely with facility doctors, PA’s, Nurse Practitioners and correctional officers, shift sergeants and facility lieutenant, coordinating response and care of inmates.
Contract Nursing
Good Samaritan Hospital
Puyallup, WA
06.2000 - 10.2001
- Good Samaritan Hospital, Puyallup, WA and St Frances Hospital, Federal Way, WA, responsibilities included direct patient care, starting and assessment of IV sites and management of medication and PCA drips. Medication administration, wound care and dressing changes. Response to medical emergencies.
Director of Nursing
Morton General Hospital
01.1995 - 04.2000
- Morton General Hospital –Long term care facility
- Director of Nursing- duties included staff scheduling of 15 CNA, 8 nurses, 4 RN, 4 LPN, 2 activity staff, 1 social worker, 1 physical therapist. Hiring, arrangement of CNA training and annual state inspections. State reporting if indicated. I worked closely with state surveyors and ombudsman.
- Physical Therapy nurse- duties included passive range of motion, strengthening exercises, development of care plans.
- Charge nurse- duties included admissions, medications administration and assessments, wound care and dressing changes. Arrangement of transportation to appointments outside of the facility. Assisted with activities for the residents. Care planning with family and working with the site social worker.
- Credentialed: Certified Geriatric Nursing
Education
Associates RN Degree - Nursing
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA12.1994
Skills
- Informed consent process
- Adverse event reporting
- Clinical research expertise
- Appointment scheduling
Accomplishments
- Worked directly with senior leadership to develop and administer $3 M per year department budget.
- Implemented new, interactive employee scheduling system to monitor, gauge and project staffing needs.
- Advanced from Clinical Research Coordinator to Site Manager within 13 yr for my supervisor took another position.
Certification
- RN00118944_Verification_Letter_Exp 9-1-26
- BLS exp 8/2026
- ACRP CCRC: 11/30/2025
Timeline
Regulatory Specialist
04.2025 - Current
Site Manager
Henry M Jackson Foundation
08.2022 - Current
Mental Health Nurse
Dept. of Corrections
03.2008 - 02.2009
Contract Nurse
Dept. of Corrections
11.2001 - 02.2002
Contract Nursing
Good Samaritan Hospital
06.2000 - 10.2001
Director of Nursing
Morton General Hospital
01.1995 - 04.2000
Research Nurse Lead Coordinator
Lead Coordinator
Associates RN Degree - Nursing
Tacoma Community College
Awards
Award of Excellence: 2021 Outstanding Research Accomplishment/Team/ SARS CoV-2: Pandemic Potential COVID-19 Cohort Team, Recognition of Performance Certificate for excellent performance as study lead on the IDCRP study, The Acute Respiratory Infection Consortium (ARIC) at Madigan Army Medical Center. Recognized for leadership in successfully exceeding site goal for recruitment and retention during 2013-2014 season, April 2014, McNeil Island Corrections Center Health Services Certificate for exceptional Nursing Skills, Professional Attitude and Attention to Details while working as Insulin Line Nurse at McNeil Island Corrections. You’re a vital part of the Health Services Team, 10 Dec 2009, McNeil Island Corrections Center Health Services, In appreciation on Nurses Day 2005 for her Professionalism and Dedication as a pertinent Team Player in the Health Services Department., State of Washington, Department of Corrections Central Region. Certifications of Appreciation. Team of the Quarter, 2nd Quarter 2004.
Publications
- Beigel JH, Tomashek KM, Lori E Dodd LE, et al (2020) Remdesivir for the Treatment of Covid-19 - Final Report" New England Journal of Medicine Nov 5; 383(19):1813-1826.
- Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli hyperimmune bovine colostrum for preventing travelers’ diarrhea: a double-blind, randomized efficacy trial. Tahaniyat Lalani MBBS MHS1,2 for the P2 clinical trial team 1Infectious Disease Clinical Research Program, Department of Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, USA; 2The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc., Bethesda, MD, USA