Kayleigh Rucker

• I coordinate a study that is testing the effects of a sleep intervention on cardiometabolic health among adults with elevated blood pressure. The position entails working with the research study team in the recruitment, screening and scheduling participants, obtaining informed consent, data collection visits, and participant retention.
• I collect sleep, activity, and blood pressure data as well as conduct cognitive testing, blood draws and body measurements, and act as a
liaison between participants and study-related parties. I monitor enrollment goals and initiate strategies to promote enrollment and
participant compliance. I recognize, track and report adverse events and protocol deviations. I train and supervise student volunteers and comply with ethical standards for research involving human subjects as well as complete other activities as delegated by the PI and the project director.

• Collected data and followed research protocols, operating procedures, and study requirements.
• Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
• Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to verify prospective candidates for research studies.
• Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
• Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

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• Served in a management role as CLAII by taking part in hiring procedures, training new staff, overseeing activity, and disciplinary actions via write up and quality control records. Answered all inquires of patients and medical staff, set up and maintained all me