Jessica R. Bustamante
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Research Coordinator with extensive experience in academic/clinical research, excelling in project management and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in optimizing study recruitment and enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at data management and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to achieve research goals and ensure adherence to protocols.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Term Limited Position- Clinical Research Coordinator
Feinberg School of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Chicago, Illinois
05.2026 - 06.2026
- Obtained informed consent from participants and collected essential data for study visits.
- Conducted study visit questionnaires and accurately recorded data in Redcap.
- Screened participants to determine eligibility for clinical study.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Flourish Research
Chicago, Illinois
10.2025 - 01.2026
- Facilitated candidate screening process, including eligibility assessments, scheduling, IRB submissions, and patient education to optimize study recruitment.
- Consented study visits and collected required data for studies.
- Performed regulatory tasks for starting new studies.
- Assisted site operations and the pharmacy team to streamline workflow and enhance study efficiency.
- Collaborated with Team Leads/PIs to meet site goals.
- Oversaw and worked with study monitors to ensure compliance on studies.
- Planned, organized and scheduled study related requirements.
- Provided seasonal clinical research support during vaccination season to ensure efficient study operations.
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
University of Chicago, Comprehensive Cancer Center at Silver Cross Hospital
New Lenox, Illinois
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Facilitated daily activities of complex clinical trials, managed all aspects of clinical data, released the trial drug, and coordinated subjects' treatment schedules, collaborating with oncologists and research nurses to meet trial protocol timelines and sponsor deliverables.
- Coordinated multiple disease research studies, including Multiple Myeloma, Lymphoma, Breast, GI, GU, Head and Neck, and Lung cancer, ensuring adherence to study protocols and timelines.
- Maintained regulatory documents, complied with data governance submissions, and IRB processing in compliance with federal, state, local, and institutional research regulations which included: signed informed consent, relevant IRB approvals, source documentation, Case Report Forms, drug dispensing logs, and study related communication.
Project Manager/Research Lab Area Specialist
Urology, University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
08.2022 - 02.2025
- Ensured stakeholder satisfaction by defining project scope and timelines, coordinating planning to align with project milestones.
- Managed multiple research/lab projects simultaneously.
- Oversaw and coordinated projects and led meetings with external sites.
- Led regular stakeholder meetings to review data, subject accrual, and address study-related inquiries.
- Prepared research proposals for stakeholders, industry and partnering universities.
- Produced project reports regarding multiple studies.
- Onboarded, trained, and guided a research team.
- Evaluated participant eligibility to ensure adherence to study protocols.
- Built research study charts with the study team to identify key clinical timelines.
- Identified key regulations and guidelines were being followed to ensure ethical conduct in study.
- Created and updated Redcap databases to reflect the data being captured at specific timepoints.
- Ensured data accuracy from samples collected were documented and clinical information needed was captured.
- Coordinated study schedule with team to capture critical clinical data timepoints, facilitating accurate data collection.
- Presented research projects/studies for collaborators and stakeholders.
New Patient Coordinator
Rogel Cancer Center, University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Explained admission process for new Myeloma/Lymphoma patients at Myeloma/Lymphoma Clinic.
- Scheduled patient appointments and ensured pre-visit diagnostic testing was completed prior to visit.
- Coordinated ordering of diagnostic tests including PET scans, MRIs, bone marrow biopsies, ultrasounds, and labs prior to patient visits.
- Communicated critical health information from patients to physicians to ensure comprehensive care.
- Triaged Myeloma/Lymphoma patients to an appropriate clinic.
Medical Assistant
Rogel Cancer Center, University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Collected patient vital signs, medical histories, and lab samples; monitored glucose levels, performed EKGs, conducted orthostatic tests, and administered injections per physician instructions to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Prepared procedure room for bone marrow biopsies and assisted during procedures, ensuring a sterile and organized environment for optimal patient outcomes.
- Updated patient electronic medical records with accurate information to maintain up-to-date patient information and support clinical decision-making.
- Maintained designated levels of supplies in specified areas and assisted in general maintenance of the clinic.
Respiratory Technician
Oaklawn Hospital
Marshall, Michigan
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Administered breathing treatments under the direction of a Respiratory Therapist.
- Instructed patients on breathing exercises and equipment use to enhance respiratory function.
- Obtained patient vitals by examining lungs, checking oxygen levels, and performing EKGs to inform treatment decisions.
- Recorded patient vitals accurately in electronic health records, and reported data to Respiratory Therapist.
- Assisted with Code Blues, delivering CPR and supporting a Respiratory Therapist during the intubation procedure.
- Reviewed patient charts and documented patient chart
Education
Master's - Public Health
Purdue University Global
05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Purdue University Global
07-2022
Skills
- Clinical data management
- Trial oversight
- Regulatory affairs
- Clinical trial budgeting
- Project coordination
- Disease research methodologies
- Data analysis
- Resource management
- Resource allocation
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Term Limited Position- Clinical Research Coordinator
Feinberg School of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology
05.2026 - 06.2026
Clinical Research Coordinator
Flourish Research
10.2025 - 01.2026
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
University of Chicago, Comprehensive Cancer Center at Silver Cross Hospital
02.2025 - 07.2025
Project Manager/Research Lab Area Specialist
Urology, University of Michigan
08.2022 - 02.2025
New Patient Coordinator
Rogel Cancer Center, University of Michigan
09.2021 - 04.2022
Medical Assistant
Rogel Cancer Center, University of Michigan
12.2020 - 09.2021
Respiratory Technician
Oaklawn Hospital
05.2019 - 02.2020
Master's - Public Health
Purdue University Global
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Purdue University Global