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Helene Richards

Coeur D'Alene,ID
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Helene Richards

Summary

  • Versatile Medical Writer proficient in researching, writing and editing diverse medical content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative and error-free work. Autonomous yet communicative with 22-year history of superior performance in remote environments.
  • Dedicated medical writer with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
  • Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills, eager to contribute to team success through hard work and attention to detail.

Overview

22
years of professional experience

Work History

Self Employed Writer

Medical Content Writer
10.2001 - Current

Job overview

  • Produced original, creative content for promotional and marketing materials for various medical companies. In excess of 10 million words.
  • Managed competing deadlines with efficiency. and high level of accuracy.
  • Customized writing to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.
  • Composed original written material for various types of clients and submitted for approval by supervisor, editor or end-client.
  • Proofreading/editing/peer-review of medical content.
  • Presented clients with unique copy options based on overall marketing objectives.

Self-employed
Los Angeles, CA

Medical Scribe
10.2001 - Current

Job overview

  • Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results and other details directly into charts for various medical offices in Los Angeles; oncology, hematology, orthopedics, surgery, cardiology, imaging, pathology, gastroenterology, emergency medicine, neurology, psychology, psychiatric and more.
  • Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
  • Reviewed records, paperwork and orders for errors and resolved issues with minimal direction.

Self-employed
Los Angeles, CA

Medical Voice-over Artist
10.2001 - Current

Job overview

  • Transcribed and recorded medical voice-prompts for medical companies; phone recordings, greetings etc.
  • On-camera and voice-over work for Johnson&Johnson for diabetic device- to be distributed to diabetic patients.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

Self-employed
Coeur D'Alene, ID

Medical Writer
09.2001 - Current

Job overview

  • I have worked on clinical documentation for submission to both the FDA and EMA, as well as medical patents, and am familiar with the ICH guidelines in accordance to Good Clinical Practices.
  • ICF's, ISE, CSR, IND/amendments, CER, IMPD, BLA's, PMA, SOP, all in accordance to ICH of EMA/FDA, MEDDEV.
  • Recording of medical voice prompts
  • CPR/AED Certification through American Heart Association
  • I have extensive expertise with class III devices such as pacemakers, ICD's, TAVR and more.
  • Reviewed projects for scientific accuracy to align with project brief and incorporate internal and client or author feedback
  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks
  • Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results

Education

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

No Degree from Public Speaking
11.2016

University Overview

GPA: 4.0

  • Completed professional development in Public speaking/speech writing
  • Professional development completed in Public Speaking

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

No Degree from English Composition
11.2016

University Overview

GPA: 4.0

  • Professional development completed in English Composition

University of Trondheim
Norway

Under–graduate from Film Science
06.1996

NA Academy
Norway

Associate of Applied Science from Hospitality Administration And Management
06.1994

Skjetlein Agricultural College
Norway

B.Sc. from Agronomy And Crop Science
06.1993

Skills

  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Self-Motivated
  • Team-building
  • MS Office
  • Excellent Communication
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Written Communication
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Peer-to-peer work
  • Editing skills
  • Medical expert

Certificates

  • Medication 101
  • Neuroanatomy and Common Neurological Disorders
  • Rheumatology and Common Diseases
  • Surgeries
  • Medical Prefixes
  • Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors in Adults
  • The Shoulder: Anatomy and Pathology
  • Bone Fractures
  • Anatomy and Pathologies of the Ear
  • An overview of the Most Common Imaging Tests
  • Evolving from Terminology Experts to Communication Experts- Part 1
  • CBC Blood Count: Definitions, values and conditions
  • Genetic Disorders: Medications, Terminology and Treatment
  • Mental Health: Medication and Treatments

Languages

Norwegian
Native or Bilingual
Danish
Full Professional
Swedish
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual
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Timeline

Medical Content Writer

Self Employed Writer
10.2001 - Current

Medical Scribe

Self-employed
10.2001 - Current

Medical Voice-over Artist

Self-employed
10.2001 - Current

Medical Writer

Self-employed
09.2001 - Current

Azusa Pacific University

No Degree from Public Speaking

Azusa Pacific University

No Degree from English Composition

University of Trondheim

Under–graduate from Film Science

NA Academy

Associate of Applied Science from Hospitality Administration And Management

Skjetlein Agricultural College

B.Sc. from Agronomy And Crop Science
Helene Richards