Helen House
Sugar Land,Texas
Summary
Dynamic Senior Research Nurse with extensive experience at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center excels in oncology trial management and patient care. Proven track record in protocol compliance and effective communication, enhancing patient satisfaction and safety. Skilled in AI-assisted trial screening and multidisciplinary collaboration, driving successful outcomes in complex clinical environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Senior Research Nurse – Lymphoma/Myeloma (Myeloma) Team
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, USA
01.2022 - 11.2025
- Conducted clinical trial screenings and created patient summaries to determine eligibility
- Collaborated with DEEP 6 AI team to initiate myeloma screening workflows
- Tracked and presented weekly screening, consenting, and enrollment metrics while managing slot availability
- Coordinated schedules for multiple trial patients, improving satisfaction and compliance
- Monitored patient safety and adverse events and ensured regulatory compliance
- Mentored junior nurses and research coordinators in their roles
Research Nurse – Endocrine Team
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
, USA
07.2019 - 01.2022
- Coordinated sponsor- and physician-initiated oncology trials with monoclonal antibody studies
- Supported informed consent, patient screening, testing, and documentation
- Educated patients and families on clinical trial participation
- Ensured compliance with ethical, regulatory, and protocol requirements
- Collaborated with lab personnel for biological sample processing
Research Nurse – GU (Prostate) Team
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
, USA
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Managed sponsor and investigator-initiated prostate cancer trials
- Provided protocol-specific treatment training and ensured procedural compliance
- Supported patient screening, consent, and ongoing communication
- Recognized for exceptional patient care and relationship management
Research Nurse – Palliative, Integrative & Rehabilitation Team
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
, USA
04.2015 - 07.2017
- Managed oncology trials on fatigue and integrative medicine studies
- Coordinated trial start-up activities and outpatient research visits
- Conducted protocol training across multiple clinic locations
- Facilitated informed consent process and data collection
Research Nurse – Investigative Cancer Therapeutics
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
, USA
12.2013 - 03.2015
- Supported Phase I oncology trials in Investigative Therapeutics
- Planned labs, imaging, and clinic visits for complex protocols
- Collected detailed clinical trial data and ensured protocol adherence
- Recognized for outstanding patient care by patients and Supervisors
Education
A.A.S. Nursing - LVN to RN Transition Program
San Jacinto Community College
Pasadena, TXSome College (No Degree) - RN to BSN
Mid-South Community College
West Memphis, ARSkills
- Care coordination
- Oncology trial management
- Patient screening and eligibility
- Informed consent process
- Protocol compliance
- Adverse event reporting
- Data collection and quality assurance
- Epic EMR proficiency
- Microsoft Office suite
- AI-assisted trial screening
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Patient and family education
- Analytical thinking
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Leadership skills
- Patient assistance strategies
- Treatment goal setting
- Ethical considerations in care
- End-of-life care planning
- Insurance navigation processes
- Care planning and coordination
Affiliations
- Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP)
- ACRP Houston Chapter
Languages
English, Fluent
Certifications And Licensure
- Registered Nurse (RN), Texas Board of Nursing, 09/26
- ACRP-CP, Association of Clinical Research Professionals, 11/26
- CITI GCP Refresher, 09/28
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, 09/25
- Basic Life Support – Healthcare Providers, 07/26
- Oncology Patient Navigator Training – Fundamentals, 17, 11/24
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN), Texas Board of Nursing – Compact State (Expires 09/2026)
Timeline
Senior Research Nurse – Lymphoma/Myeloma (Myeloma) Team
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
01.2022 - 11.2025
Research Nurse – Endocrine Team
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
07.2019 - 01.2022
Research Nurse – GU (Prostate) Team
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
08.2017 - 07.2019
Research Nurse – Palliative, Integrative & Rehabilitation Team
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
04.2015 - 07.2017
Research Nurse – Investigative Cancer Therapeutics
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
12.2013 - 03.2015
A.A.S. Nursing - LVN to RN Transition Program
San Jacinto Community College
Some College (No Degree) - RN to BSN
Mid-South Community College