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KAYLA TELANO

Bossier City,LA

Summary

Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) with 7+ years of experience managing Phase 1–4 clinical trials, including drug/device studies and urologic oncology research. Skilled in study conduct, regulatory compliance, data management, and study protocol adherence, with a proven track record of exceeding enrollment goals and passing multiple FDA audits. Passionate about clinical research and dedicated to ensuring participant safety and adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards. Strong communication and leadership skills, with a personable approach that excels in building relationships with multidisciplinary teams and leading collaborative efforts to drive successful trial outcomes. Excited to apply my skills and experience in clinical research to advance my career and transition into a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) role.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-Regional Urology
06.2022 - Current

Responsibilities Include:

  • Study Conduct: Ensuring patient eligibility; completing case report forms; recruiting and overseeing patients during study participation; obtaining informed consent; ensuring drug/device accountability; maintaining source documents; data entry into EDC systems; scheduling; and AE/SAE reporting.
  • Regulatory/Management: Coordinating trial initiation, execution, and close-out activities; overseeing regulatory compliance and protocol adherence in compliance with ICH/GCP/FDA guidelines; maintaining regulatory files; safety reporting to sponsors and regulatory bodies; training new study coordinators; and preparing for regulatory audits.

Clinical Research Coordinator

Regional Urology, LLC
01.2018 - 06.2022

Responsibilities Included:

  • Ensuring patient eligibility; completing case report forms; recruiting and overseeing patients during study participation; obtaining informed consent; ensuring drug/device accountability; maintaining source documents; Communicating with sponsors and CRO's; data entry into EDC systems; scheduling; AE/SAE reporting; and conducting all study-related activities in compliance with ICH/GCP and FDA regulations.

Student Ambassador

Northwestern State University Recruiting Office
08.2013 - 05.2015

Responsibilities included:

  • Assisting with recruitment strategies and planning; engaging with students through guided campus tours, college fairs and virtual outreach; organizing campus-wide events; and assisting with student application processes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology with a Bio-medical concentration

NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA
Natchitoches, LA
05.2017

Skills

  • Clinical Trial Management
  • Informed Consent & Patient Recruitment
  • Regulatory Knowledge & Compliance
  • Data Integrity & Source Documentation
  • Time Management & Organizational Skills
  • Staff Training & Communication Skills
  • Audit Preparation & Compliance
  • Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS) & EDC Platforms
  • Detail Oriented
  • Medical Terminology
  • Phlebotomy
  • Microsoft Office

Certification

  • Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC)
    Association of Clinical Research Professionals
    April 2021 – Present
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
    CITI Program
    2018 – Present
  • IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
    Syneos Health
    2018 – Present
  • Healthcare Provider CPR, BLS CPR, Adult CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens
    American Academy of CPR and First Aid
    2016 – Present

Honors

  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (2017)
  • Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society (2017)
  • NSU Jove Scholar (2013-2017) -Accepted into NSU's special scholarship program that allows students to perform and present undergraduate research. Research Focus: (2015-2017) Studied the effect of exercise and basic activity on the rate of respiration of lizards (specifically anoles and ground skinks) through assembling and using a respirometry system. (2013-2015) Studied complex cellular defense mechanisms against oxidative lesions and DNA polymerases in mice and other organisms using equipment and mechanisms such as Gel Electrophoresis, PCR, Centrifuging, vortexing, and specimen extraction.

Timeline

Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-Regional Urology
06.2022 - Current

Clinical Research Coordinator

Regional Urology, LLC
01.2018 - 06.2022

Student Ambassador

Northwestern State University Recruiting Office
08.2013 - 05.2015
  • Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC)
    Association of Clinical Research Professionals
    April 2021 – Present
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
    CITI Program
    2018 – Present
  • IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
    Syneos Health
    2018 – Present
  • Healthcare Provider CPR, BLS CPR, Adult CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens
    American Academy of CPR and First Aid
    2016 – Present

Bachelor of Science - Biology with a Bio-medical concentration

NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA
KAYLA TELANO