Jenna Algoo
Summary
Clinical Research Coordinator with 3 years clinical research experience and 5 years conducting research to study human diseases and drive healthcare improvements. Investigative professional leading clinical research to support diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Critical thinker with background developing and improving methodologies and procedures for superior data analysis and reporting.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CRC and Study Start up Specialist
M1 Health
02.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded innovative product design initiatives that differentiated start-ups from competitors in crowded marketspaces.
- Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
- Increased start-up efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing organizational systems.
- Managed complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
- Leveraged data analytics to inform decision-making processes, improving overall business performance.
- Complied with research protocols by providing ongoing quality control audits.
- Gathered, processed, and shipped lab specimens.
- Mentored founders on leadership skills, strategic planning, and team building to drive long-term success.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between departments to streamline workflows and enhance communication channels.
- Collected, evaluated, and modeled collected data.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Scribe and Ophthalmic Clinical Coordinator
Kovach Eye Institute
05.2021 - 02.2024
- Scribe in an ophthalmic clinic with different physicians in general ophthalmology and retina
- Aid in the surgical room with LASIK, PRK, injections, lasers (ie: PRP)etc
- Write research proposals for in Phase IV clinical trials for new technology in accordance with new FDA approval and FDA pending approval
- Initiate clinical studies including (but not limited to) IRB documentation, budget review, clinical readiness in terms of patient flow, conducting training for staff members
- Work closely with PIs and patients through the process of the study, reading through documentation and relaying appropriate information in a clear and concise manner
- Finding and following due process to start new Ophthalmic clinical studies with companies such as Allergan/AbbVie, and Johnson & Johnson
- Find patients to take part in studies through use of HPI and enrollment restrictions
- Perform study visits, consent patients for enrollment, and perform exit interviews
- Reviewed completed reports for proper formatting, grammar, and sentence structure.
- Responded to inquiries regarding transcripts to provide information and resolve issues.
- Contributed to a collaborative work environment by acting as a liaison between physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary personnel.
- On call for emergency patients Monday-Friday 24/7.
- Kept up-to-date with evolving healthcare regulations to ensure compliance in all aspects of documentation and recordkeeping.
- Strived to deliver transcribed documents to appropriate personnel on time to increase chances of future collaboration.
Graduate Peer Mentor
Benedictine University
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Tutor and mentor master's students in Immunology, Integrative Physiology, Biochemistry, and Pathophysiology
- Tutor and mentor Undergraduate students in Physiology and Pathophysiology
- Run study sessions with other faculty members to help students gain the most understanding in each class they take, and to help navigate the process of applying to their desired programs.
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
- Supported student success by reviewing assignments, offering feedback, and assisting in goal setting.
- Facilitated peer-to-peer conversations to support open communication among mentees.
EKJ
Benedictine University
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Created a program for graduate and undergraduate students to perform mock interviews when going into PA, Dental, or MD/DO schools with the help of professionals in the workforce.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Associate Professor
Benedictine University
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Teach undergraduate upper level a writing intensive course
- Coursework focused on the impact of society on nature and how to blend scientific writing and nature writing.
Lab Technician
University Of Minnesota, Tolar Laboratory
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Conducted research with induced pluripotent stem cells
- Goals included creating hepatocyte-like cells, comparing them to nonparenchymal cells, and assessing clinical relevance for the future.
- Developed innovative solutions for technical challenges faced during experiments.
- Monitored testing procedures to meet criteria and maintain quality control.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Website Project
Trident Consulting, LLC.
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Conducted research within social media activities to help further the business model
- Co-created the website (no longer in use, but the new website was made in the image of the one created).
Scribe
Noran Neurological Clinic
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Transcribed for Dr
- Groeschel under high-stress situations while keeping the transcriptions error-free and clearly noted
- Dictated for Spanish patients as well.
Intern/Activity Coordinator
Men as Peacemakers
06.2014 - 10.2016
- Worked with children ages 6-18 on character building through sports
- The children were taught how to deal with conflict in a healthy way
- It was also key for students who were generally in low-income families to be around college students in hopes of them wanting to one day go to college.
Discover Duluth
The College of Saint Scholastica
07.2013 - 07.2013
- Gave young students an opportunity to see what college is like and promote education
- They were able to experience classroom-type activities, and experience Duluth as a beautiful city.
Operations Support
Minnesota Medical Imaging
05.2011 - 10.2012
- Customer service, workflow management
- Provided excellent care by answering the phones for patients to schedule radiographies
- Directed certified radiology technicians to the location and gave pertinent information
- Directed phone calls
- Helped unhappy customers to fix any problems and correct them.
Hostess
Caio Bella
06.2011 - 08.2011
- Customer service, heavy people interaction
- Sat people in seats, took phone-in orders, and started their experience in a happy and friendly manner.
Education
Master of Science - Integrative Physiology
Benedictine University
Lisle, IL05.2021
B.A. - Biology, Global And Cultural Language Studies
College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN05.2016
Diploma -
Shakopee High School
06.2012
Skills
- Detailed research-oriented lab work including, but not limited to, pipetting, contamination containment
- Proposal writing
- Laboratory safety
- Comprehensive hand-eye coordination
- Strong teaching ability
- Extraordinary ability to lead and plan
- Skill with PCR and Immunofluorescence staining
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop
- Organization - efficiently store and recollect info and/or items
- Scientific writing
- Goal setting
- Ability to effectively break down tasks and sort them in order of importance
- Expertise in setting goals and maintaining goals
- Capability to multitask many projects
- Microsoft Excel in analytics and planning
- Strong public speaking
- Interpersonal communication excelling in adjustment tactics, social communication, responding to extreme situations
- Ability to summarize detailed information succinctly
- Fast learner
- Moderate proficiency in Spanish
- Strong team worker with the ability to work independently
- Ability to present complex information in an easy to understand way
- Expert in Microsoft Office and Google Docs
- Ability to research and analyze material
- CPR certified
- Compassionate with a love of leadership
- Empathetic listener
- Research
- Time Management
- Self-Directed
- Quality Assurance
- Attention to Detail
- Cultural Awareness
- Research design
- Task Prioritization
- Workflow understanding
- Report Preparation
- HIPAA Requirements
Activities
- Mentor One
- Youth-teaching-youth (4H)
- Volunteered at the Boys and Girls Club
- Volunteer work for American Indian Community Housing Organization in Duluth, MN
- Relay for Life
- Running multiple youth camp classes for Church
- Intramural sports
- North Star Reports - Senior Editor
- Assisted in Discover Duluth with the College of Saint Scholastica
- Non-profit organization work for Men as Peacemakers
- Website building
- Legal document review and proofreading
- Scientific document writing
- Leadership roles at Benedictine University
- Program built: EKJ Mock interviews
- Peer mentor program at Benedictine University
- Young Hearts For Life
- Women Winning event volunteer
Publications
Kirchner, Varvara & Twaroski, Kirk & Wysoglad, Kelli & Algoo, Jenna & LeCluyse, Edward & Song, Gi‐Won & Tak, Eunyoung & Chen, Weili & Lee, Sung‐Gyu & Pruett, Timothy & Tolar, Jakub. (2020). Reprogramming of Human Hepatic Non‐Parenchymal Cells: Step‐by‐Step Protocol. Current Protocols in Stem Cell Biology. 53. 10.1002/cpsc.112.
Certification
- Certified GCP - 2/2024
- IATA - 2/2024
- HIPPAA - 8/2023
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
CRC and Study Start up Specialist
M1 Health
02.2024 - Current
Associate Professor
Benedictine University
08.2022 - 12.2022
Graduate Peer Mentor
Benedictine University
08.2021 - 08.2023
Scribe and Ophthalmic Clinical Coordinator
Kovach Eye Institute
05.2021 - 02.2024
EKJ
Benedictine University
05.2021 - 08.2023
Website Project
Trident Consulting, LLC.
01.2020 - 03.2020
Lab Technician
University Of Minnesota, Tolar Laboratory
09.2018 - 06.2020
Scribe
Noran Neurological Clinic
09.2017 - 08.2018
Intern/Activity Coordinator
Men as Peacemakers
06.2014 - 10.2016
Discover Duluth
The College of Saint Scholastica
07.2013 - 07.2013
Hostess
Caio Bella
06.2011 - 08.2011
Operations Support
Minnesota Medical Imaging
05.2011 - 10.2012
Master of Science - Integrative Physiology
Benedictine University
B.A. - Biology, Global And Cultural Language Studies
College of Saint Scholastica
Diploma -
Shakopee High School
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