Heather H. Albertson
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Motivated leader of oncology research with proven skills in enhancing productivity and efficiency and forward-thinking leadership. Collaborative leader focused on partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Skilled in prioritizing and delegating administrative tasks to drive goal achievement. Dedicated to training and mentoring top talent while cultivating a productive work environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director Oncology Research Operations
Cancer Institute/ Geisinger Health System
Danville, PA
01.2016 - Current
- (Remote since September 2021)
- Lead teams of up to 20 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
- Trained and developed research support staff and management staff for specific projects and ongoing operational needs.
- CTMS study builds and maintenance
- EPIC Research build, review, and maintenance
- Oversee external audits and create CAPAs
- Create and maintain SOPs
- Develop recruitment strategies, including data analytics
- Creation and continuous development of internal web-based application of clinical trials used as a source of information for trial recruitment by all levels of staff.
- Oversee the life of projects: feasibility, budget creation, coverage analysis, recruitment, maintenance, financial oversight, and close out.
- Manage over 200 trials: intervention, cancer control/prevention, cancer care delivery. investigator-initiated, and pharmaceutical sponsored.
Oncology Clinical Research Manager
Cancer Institute/ Geisinger Health System
Danville, PA
03.2013 - 01.2016
- Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
- Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
- Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals and case report form requirements.
- Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials in accordance with study timelines and budgets.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Manage over 200 trials: intervention, cancer control/prevention, cancer care delivery. investigator-initiated, and pharmaceutical sponsored.
- Use Microsoft teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
Administrative Nursing Supervisor/ Inpatient
Geisinger Health System
Danville, PA
03.1999 - 03.2003
- Inpatient bed management for 540 bed hospital on evening and night shifts.
- Staffing management for evening and night shifts
- Patient complaint management
- Anticipated potential problems that may occur on shift and set shift priorities accordingly.
- Assessed patient care requirements on each unit by making rounds on inpatient adult and pediatric units, also to include the ER.
Inpatient Oncology Staff Nurse/ Charge Nurse
Geisinger Health System
Danville, PA
06.1992 - 03.1999
- Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.
- Cultivated warm and compassionate atmosphere for patients receiving chemotherapy, wound care and radiation on an inpatient oncology floor.
- Administered chemotherapy, IV nutrition, blood products, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.1992
High School Diploma -
Warrior Run High School
Turbotville, PA05.1988
Skills
- Database development
- Strategic leadership
- Key relationship management
- Schedule Coordination
- Financial administration
- Budgeting
- Staff Management
- Strategic planning
- Training and Development
- Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
- Planning and Coordination
Certification
CCRP (Certified Clinical Research Professional)
Timeline
Associate Director Oncology Research Operations
Cancer Institute/ Geisinger Health System
01.2016 - Current
Oncology Clinical Research Manager
Cancer Institute/ Geisinger Health System
03.2013 - 01.2016
Administrative Nursing Supervisor/ Inpatient
Geisinger Health System
03.1999 - 03.2003
Inpatient Oncology Staff Nurse/ Charge Nurse
Geisinger Health System
06.1992 - 03.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
High School Diploma -
Warrior Run High School