Heather Williams
Clinton,MS
Summary
Highly skilled career professional with 5+ year’s PICU nursing experience in hospital. Medical Research (11+ years’ experience) including Pediatrics, Adult, NICU and ICU studies. I’ve been a study coordinator on over 60 studies. The majority of work has been in the inpatient setting on NICU clinical research studies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Division Supervisor, Clinical Research
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
Jackson, United States
08.2017 - Current
- Supervised implementation of all clinical research proposals, protocols, and procedures.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, Study Coordinators and/or Researchers.
- Management of daily research clinic activities including: research data entry, knowledge of research protocols, all clinical coordinator aspects of sponsor driven research, research lab experience, infusions, lab draws, lab processing, administration of investigation products/devices, chart audits, query reviews, patient education, maintaining research protocols, problem solving, management of emergency situations, case management, education of staff, coordination between departments and other businesses, scheduling of staff, attendance at out of state meetings, working independently, etc.
- Assisted with development of clinical research in the department. Started with one study and now over 20 are being conducted.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Merit Health River Oaks
Flowood, MS
03.2022 - Current
RN Clinical Research Coordinator
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
Jackson, MS
09.2011 - 08.2017
- Management of daily research clinic activities including: research data entry, knowledge of research protocols, all clinical coordinator aspects of sponsor driven research, research lab experience, infusions, lab draws, lab processing, administration of investigation products/devices, chart audits, query reviews, patient education, maintaining research protocols, problem solving, management of emergency situations, case management, education of staff, coordination between departments and other businesses, scheduling of staff, attendance at out of state meetings, working independently, etc.
- Study coordinator on over 60 studies
Pediatric Intensive Care Unity RN
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
Jackson, MS
06.2006 - 09.2011
- Extensive pediatric critical care experience including post-op cardiac patients, CRRT, manual peritoneal dialysis, ventilator support management, multi-system trauma patients, neurosurgery patients, oncology patients, victims of abuse, etc. Responsible for all aspects of patient care including medication administration, transporting within the hospital, ventilator management, assisting physicians with procedures, charting, education of patients and families, palliative care, managing collaboration of multi-disciplinary team.
Student Nurse Assistant
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
Jackson, MS
01.2005 - 01.2006
Student Nurse Extern
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
Jackson, MS
01.2005 - 06.2005
Emergency Room Tech
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
Jackson, MS
01.2004 - 01.2005
Paramedic
Huron Valley Ambulance
Jackson, MS
01.2001 - 05.2003
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Holmes Community College
Ridgeland, MS2006
Associate Degree in Biblical Studies -
New Tribes Bible Institute
Jackson, MI2002
Certificate, Paramedic -
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson ,MS1999
Certificate, EMT -
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS1998
Skills
- Study protocols
- Good Clinical Practices
- Trial management
- Informed consent
- Research SOPs understanding
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self-Motivated
- Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Priority management
- Staff Management
Certifications / License
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- RN License, State of Mississippi
Timeline
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Merit Health River Oaks
03.2022 - Current
RN Division Supervisor, Clinical Research
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
08.2017 - Current
RN Clinical Research Coordinator
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
09.2011 - 08.2017
Pediatric Intensive Care Unity RN
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
06.2006 - 09.2011
Student Nurse Assistant
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
01.2005 - 01.2006
Student Nurse Extern
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
01.2005 - 06.2005
Emergency Room Tech
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
01.2004 - 01.2005
Paramedic
Huron Valley Ambulance
01.2001 - 05.2003
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Holmes Community College
Associate Degree in Biblical Studies -
New Tribes Bible Institute
Certificate, Paramedic -
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Certificate, EMT -
Hinds Community College