Kay Powrie
Mayo Clinic
Rochester,MN
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Language
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Certification
12
years of professional experience
Motivated Research Coordinator transitioning to academia as a College Professor. Pursuing a master's degree in psychology with plans for a PhD. Skilled in managing research projects and collaborating with diverse teams to execute studies. Committed to leveraging research expertise and passion for teaching to inspire psychology students.
Work History
Lead Clinical Research Coordinator
1 Year 5 Months- Supported patient care for liver cholestatic disease management in a gastroenterology and hepatology practice.
- Led coordination of multiple clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and protocols.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new research staff, enhancing team competency and efficiency.
- Streamlined data collection processes, improving accuracy and reducing processing time for trial results.
Clinical Research Coordinator- Endocrinology
1 Year- Oversaw interventional and therapeutic protocols while ensuring compliance with regulatory laws and institutional guidelines.
- Work with the research team to assess and manage the feasibility of research protocols.
- Screened, enrolled, and recruited participants for research studies, contributing to successful participant engagement.
- Coordinate schedules for research participants and monitor research activities and participant involvement.
- Identified, reviewed, and reported adverse events, protocol deviations, and other unanticipated issues, maintaining study integrity and participant safety.
- Managed, monitored, and reported research data, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory compliance.
- Offer education and training to department members.
- Ensures documentation is completed and maintained in accordance with statutory, program, and audit requirements.
- Conduct a thorough review of existing research to inform the study design and ensure the protocol is based on current scientific knowledge.
- Address any feedback or required modifications from reviewed protocols.
- Collaborate with the Principal Investigator (PI) to outline the study objectives, design, and methodology.
- Ensure all necessary components are included, such as participant criteria, treatment plans, and data collection methods.
- Sought opportunities for personal and professional growth within the organization.
- Assist with blood draws, patient instrumentation, consent form, and infusion during study days.
- Experienced in conducting studies funded by the NIH and various industry partners.
- Consistently maintained BLS CPR certification across all roles at Mayo Clinic and in positions outside of Mayo.
Desk Operation Specialist Pulmonary
1 Year 8 Months- Navigated patient care processes to enhance service timeliness.
- Communicated effectively with nurses, doctors, and other respiratory therapists
- Efficiently managed multiple patient waitlists, ensuring timely scheduling to provide optimal care.
- Review patients’ medications, allergies, and preferred pharmacies.
- Demonstrated skills in de-escalating conflicts to maintain a peaceful environment and maintaining a calm environment.
- Collaborated with diverse patients to deliver culturally sensitive care and improve their experience.
- Educated patients about available resources, their rights, and responsibilities within Mayo Clinic programs and services.
- Established and maintained effective working relationships with patients, their family members, co-workers.
- Assisted patients in navigating Mayo Clinic campuses.
Respiratory Therapy Assistant
4 Months- Provided emergency care to patients under the direct orders of the RT.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours, initiating immediate treatment.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours, providing immediate treatment to stabilize patients.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs to ensure the health of the patients’ cardiac rhythms
- Respond to stat called in a calm manner with attentiveness and for patients’ well-being
- Communicated test results to physician for timely further evaluation.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Acquired and applied new skills to daily tasks, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Streamlined patient data management by coordinating information with equipment requirements for optimal care.
- Executed duties following established standards and policies to ensure a safe working environment.
- Reviewed orders in Epic and completed assigned tasks using the Epic system.
Patient Care Assistance
1 Year 3 Months- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate according to RN instructions.
- Ensured cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned stations and service areas to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Identified and communicated abnormalities or changes in patients’ health status to case manager for timely intervention.
- Updated documentation and reports detailing patient activities, care actions, and hospital determinations.
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and adhered to regulatory compliance guidelines.
- Recorded patient activities and interventions in electronic health records. and reports detailing patient activities, care actions, and hospital determinations.
- Collected and transported specimens for lab testing.
- Finalized patient care documentation in compliance with hospital standards. of care, hospital actions, and patient activities.
- In-depth knowledge of patient supervision under suicide watch
Patient Care Assistant
1 Year 8 Months- Provided direct patient care for patients of all ages that includes, but not limited to, personal care and hygiene, vital signs, and ambulation.
- Worked under the direct supervision and instruction of the RN to provide direct patient care activities.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Documented patient care appropriate to role in the patient chart.
- Reported directly to supervising RN/LPN or department charge nurse.
- For patients requiring close observation for safety: positioned self in room at the bedside to maintain constant visual observation of the patient. Never left the patient alone or out of sight unless directed by RN.
- Maintained orderly patient rooms and ensured adequate stock of supplies.
- Facilitated patient transport to designated areas.
- Functioned as a health unit coordinator.
- Admit patient on the Med Surg unit of the hospital
- Completed necessary paperwork for patient admissions and discharges.
- Discussed with patients’ observation of hospital admission for insurance signatures
- Communicated in a professional manner with patients and colleagues.
- Always advocate for the patient.
- Maintained OMC organizational competencies and nursing competencies pertinent to job title and area of work.
- Managed information in accordance with state and federal requirements
Direct Support Professional
3 Years 7 Months- Executed the individuals Abuse Prevention Plan (IAPP) and Coordinated Service and Support Plan (CSSP) Addendum for each person.
- Demonstrated a person-centered attitude and built positive relationships with the individuals supported.
- Promoted health and safety within the program and on Hiawatha Homes properties.
- Followed the Health Plan as written for each person and documented appropriately.
- Demonstrated understanding of victim issues and needs in support interactions.
- Tracked and reported day-to-day progress and activities to support individual development and care plans.
- Educated clients on available resources, rights, and responsibilities under various programs and services to empower informed decision-making.
- Conducted research on the Rochester community to identify fun and free activities, encouraging clients to engage and participate in local events
- Exercise good judgement with vulnerable children, recommending possible solutions for individual and family needs.
- Utilizing conflict management and advocacy skills.
- Applied conflict management and advocacy skills to resolve client issues..
- Transported clients to medical appointments, jobs, and community activities to facilitate engagement and access to essential services.
- Displayed satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
Education
M.S. - Psychology
B.A. - Psychology
- Dean’s list Fall 2025
- President’s Honor Roll Spring 2026
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Skills
Trial management
Protocol development
Research processes
Good clinical practices
Patient education
Team collaboration
Continuing education
Certification
BLS CPR, Rotary Positive Peace Academy, CITI Good Clinical Practice, Human Subjects Rights, Medidata EDC Trained
Languages
English
Personal Information
Nationality: United States of America
Curriculum Vitae and Bibliography
Paige "Kay" K. Powrie
Timeline
Lead Clinical Research Coordinator
Mayo Clinic
05.2025 - CurrentRead More
Clinical Research Coordinator- Endocrinology
Mayo Clinic
05.2024 - 05.2025Read More
Desk Operation Specialist Pulmonary
Mayo Clinic
09.2022 - 05.2024Read More
Respiratory Therapy Assistant
Mayo Clinic
04.2022 - 08.2022Read More
Patient Care Assistance
Mayo Clinic
01.2020 - 04.2021Read More
Patient Care Assistant
Olmsted Medical Center
07.2018 - 03.2020Read More
Direct Support Professional
Hiawatha Homes
12.2014 - 07.2018Read More
Rochester Community College
Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts
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Bemidji State University
B.A. from Psychology
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Capella University
M.S. from Psychology
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