Seeking a challenging position where my extensive medical professional and practical experience will be fully utilized.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Charge Nurse
DaVita
Castro Valley, CA
11.2024 - Current
Administered patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during procedures.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
Educated patients on health management and medication adherence strategies.
Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to inform treatment decisions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Case Manager / Hospice Nurse
Legacy Health Care
Hayward, CA
07.2024 - Current
Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and effective communication.
Educated patients and families on end-of-life options, fostering understanding and comfort.
Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions, assessments, interventions, and responses to care.
Educated patients and families about illness progression, treatment options, and available resources for additional support.
Efficiently managed caseloads while adhering to regulatory guidelines ensuring compliance with Medicare conditions of participation.
Clinical Research Coordinator II
Kaiser Permanente- Clinical Trial Program
Oakland, CA
03.2022 - 11.2024
Assisting with the informed consent process.
Uploading forms to both internal and external sites.
Coordinating patient visits and procedures per protocol.
Data entry into study specific EDC.
Responding to queries from sponsors and vendors in a timely manner
Preparing forms to be distributed to patients.
Coordinated patient recruitment and retention for clinical trials, enhancing participant engagement.
Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in clinical research methodologies.
Facilitated site visits and audits, demonstrating compliance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
Gathered, processed, and shipped lab specimens.
Enhanced patient safety by meticulously monitoring and documenting adverse events during clinical trials.
Collaborated with clinical staff and other healthcare professionals to support clinical trial data accuracy.
Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
Coordinated and monitored clinical trial activities to support timely and accurate completion of studies.
Assessed patients'' eligibility criteria following strict adherence to inclusion/exclusion guidelines.
Trained new team members on essential clinical research protocols and procedures, promoting a culture of continuous learning.
Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
Managed patient recruitment, informed consent process and data entry to support trial objectives.
Prepared and maintained regulatory documents for clinical trial submissions.
Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals, and case report form requirements.
Reduced data entry errors by implementing stringent quality control measures throughout the study lifecycle.
Monitored patient safety throughout clinical trials and reported any adverse events.
Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials following study timelines and budgets.
Prepared detailed informed consent documents to clearly communicate risks, benefits, expectations, rights and responsibilities related to participation in clinical trials.
Managed study budget effectively, minimizing unnecessary expenses and allocating funds wisely.
Coordinated with multiple departments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, leading to successful trial audits.
Clinical Research Coordinator
East Bay Rheumatology
03.2017 - 02.2022
Identify potential study participants and screen for study inclusion/ exclusion criteria.
Conduct the informed consent process.
Coordinate patient visits and procedures per protocol.
Collect patient data on CRF and submit to the sponsor electronically.
Communicate adverse events to the PI and report to the sponsor and the IRB as required.
Conduct on-site monitoring visits including site qualification, initiation, interim and close out.
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita Santa Clara Dialysis
03.2014 - 11.2017
Responsible for machine set up
Initiation and termination of dialysis treatments.
Patient monitoring via vital signs and machine readings.
Record keeping, equipment monitoring and maintenance.
Collected, labeled, and processed patient specimens for testing.
Performed a variety of routine blood drawing procedures.
Research Assistant/ Unblinded Pharmacist / Lab Technician
East Bay Rheumatology
02.2016 - 03.2017
Efficiently process, pack and ship clinical specimens to reference laboratories.
Order, track, and maintain office and lab supplies.
Perform EKG, phlebotomy, and vital signs.
Administrative duties including filing of results, charting, and organizing clinical documents.
Data Entry in various EDC systems.
Preparing & mixing study drugs.
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care La Mesa, CA
La Mesa, CA
02.2010 - 08.2012
Responsible for machine set up
Initiation and termination of dialysis treatments.
Patient monitoring via vital signs and machine readings.
Record keeping, equipment monitoring and maintenance.
Collected, labeled, and processed patient specimens for testing.
Performed a variety of routine blood drawing procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Our Lady of Fatima University
01.2007
Skills
Clinical Research Skills Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Clinical trial support (Phase I–IV)
Informed consent process & patient coordination
Case Report Form (CRF) completion & source documentation
Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems & query resolution
“A Multicentre, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Phase 3 Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Anifrolumab in Adult Subjects with Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus” D3461C0004 2016 - 2022
“A Multicentre, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Phase 3 Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Anifrolumab in Adult Subjects with Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus” D3461C00009 2017 - 2022
“A Phase 3, Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, 104-Week Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Belimumab Administered in Combination with Rituximab to Adult Subjects with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)” 205646 2018 - 2022
“A Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group, Placebo- and Active-Controlled, Multicenter Phase III Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Olokizumab in Subjects with Moderately to Severely Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Inadequately Controlled by Methotrexate Therapy” CL04041023 2017 - 2022
“A Multicenter, Open-Label, Phase III Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Olokizumab in Subjects with Moderately to Severely Active Rheumatoid Arthritis” CL04041024 2017 – 2022
“A Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Phase III Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Olokizumab in Subjects with Moderately to Severely Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Inadequately Controlled by Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha (TNF-α) Inhibitor Therapy” CL04041025 2017 - 2022
“A Phase 2, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of CC-220 in Subjects with Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus” CC-220-SLE-002 2018 – 2022
“A Phase IIb, Randomized, Double-blind Study in Subjects with Rheumatoid Arthritis Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Evobrutinib Compared with Placebo in Subjects with an Inadequate Response to Methotrexate MS200527-0060 2018 – 2022
Timeline
Dialysis Charge Nurse
DaVita
11.2024 - Current
Case Manager / Hospice Nurse
Legacy Health Care
07.2024 - Current
Clinical Research Coordinator II
Kaiser Permanente- Clinical Trial Program
03.2022 - 11.2024
Clinical Research Coordinator
East Bay Rheumatology
03.2017 - 02.2022
Research Assistant/ Unblinded Pharmacist / Lab Technician