Kelly Biggs
Louisville ,KY
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Research Nurse with extensive experience at Baptist Health Louisville, excelling in clinical trial management and patient recruitment. Proven ability to enhance study outcomes through collaboration and critical thinking. Skilled in informed consent processes and maintaining data integrity, while fostering effective communication within multidisciplinary teams.
CCRP through SOCRA national certification
GCP, HSP, IATA certifications
Medidata/ RAVE CCRC Certificatied
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Nurse
Baptist Health Louisville
Louisville, KY
08.2021 - 07.2026
- Administered clinical trial protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinated patient recruitment and retention efforts for various research studies.
- Monitored patient responses and documented findings in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance study efficiency and outcomes.
- Educated patients on trial participation, procedures, and potential risks involved.
- Assisted in developing study-related materials, including informed consent documents.
- Conducted follow-up assessments to evaluate patient progress throughout trials.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain data integrity and accuracy in reporting.
- Reviewed study protocols regularly for compliance with federal regulations, institutional policies, and good clinical practice guidelines.
- Ensured accurate and timely completion of study documentation, maintaining consistency across all sites and minimizing data discrepancies.
- Assisted in obtaining informed consent from patients, ensuring ethical and legal compliance throughout the study.
- Monitored patients'' vital signs during study visits, ensuring prompt intervention as needed based on established criteria.
- Maintained detailed records of adverse events, facilitating timely reporting to regulatory agencies and sponsors.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and execute high-quality clinical research studies.
- Served as a liaison between the research team and participating sites, fostering effective communication and collaboration among all parties involved in the study.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, contributing to accurate data analysis and interpretation of study results.
- Streamlined the data collection process for improved accuracy and efficiency in clinical trial documentation.
- Improved patient recruitment strategies, resulting in increased participation in clinical trials.
- Facilitated cross-functional teamwork within the research department by collaborating closely with various healthcare professionals.
- Managed complex patient care situations in the clinical trial setting by applying critical thinking skills and evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols in research trials.
- Mentored junior nurses entering the field of clinical research through ongoing education, guidance, and support.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of interventions used in clinical trials by analyzing study outcomes and presenting findings at professional conferences.
- Supported Principal Investigators by coordinating day-to-day activities of clinical research projects, ensuring smooth operations.
- Coordinated with laboratory personnel for efficient processing of biological samples collected during research studies.
- Provided expert nursing care to research participants, adhering to protocol requirements while prioritizing patient wellbeing.
- Contributed to the development of new nursing procedures by incorporating current best practices into daily operations.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
RN, Critical Care
Baptist Health Louisville
Louisville, KY
10.2016 - 08.2021
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and patient responses, adjusting care as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for critically ill patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of critical care processes.
- Mentored new nursing staff on critical care best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Indiana University
IN05.2001
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indiana University
IN05.2001
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Informed consent process
- Adverse event reporting
- Clinical trial management
- Clinical data management
- Patient recruitment
- Electronic medical records
- Protocol adherence
- Collaboration with investigators
- Study monitoring
- Good clinical practice
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Study documentation
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Vitals monitoring
- Physical assessment
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication administration
- Care coordination
Timeline
Clinical Research Nurse
Baptist Health Louisville
08.2021 - 07.2026
RN, Critical Care
Baptist Health Louisville
10.2016 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Indiana University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indiana University