Kimberly Cortez
1670 Via Pacifica, Corona
Summary
Adaptive Clinical Research Coordinator skilled in multi-team management to communicate effectively with physicians and medical staff to correlate hospital procedure with all aspects of clinical trial coordination, protocol and participant relationship. Demonstrates strong working knowledge of company standard operating procedures, regulatory requirements, protocols and monitoring guidelines. Produces accurate documents and reports while maintaining rapport with study participants.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate II
Kaiser Permanente
02.2024 - Current
- Managed multiple Stroke Portfoloio projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and high-quality deliverables.
- Conducted initiation, monitoring and closeout visits to verify study procedures, regulatory documents and data completion.
- Played an instrumental role in driving enrollment success by collaborating closely with sites on recruitment strategies tailored to specific patient populations.
- Ensured timely completion of monitoring visits, enabling consistent oversight of site performance and adherence to Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
- Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
Clinical Research Coordinator- Adult Oncology
Loma Linda University Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
- Lead coordinator in several phase I-IV clinical trial studies (e.g. completes protocol procedures, recruitment activities increase by 10%, monitor and collect data, bio-specimen management, patient navigator)
- Collaborate with PI, study staff, and medical personnel in receiving, disseminating and maintaining study-related communications with internal and external parties
- Completes case report forms (electronic and paper) with complete accuracy and maintains database program to track all study activity including study enrollments and consents.
- Manages calendars and conducts telephone, face-to-face interviews, or sends emails for follow-up visits as per protocol to administer assessment data collection instruments.
- Adheres to compliance and privacy/confidentiality requirements and standards. Adheres to GCP and compliance regulations for clinical trials, prepares for audits and monitor visits.
- Reviews scientific literature and study protocols and synthesizes and summarizes information for department review in a timely manner
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clipboard Health
01.2023 - Current
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Evaluate patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Facilitate high-quality care for 10+ residents in assisted living facility and deliver high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduce risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Offer immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Clinical Research Coordinator-Pediatric Oncology
Loma Linda University Medical Center
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Managed, reviewed, and completed accurate case report forms according to clinical protocol, clinical information and data collection materials to generate final reports
- Communicated effectively in person, by phone and via written documentation with medical staff, co-workers, investigators, study representatives, patients, and families for follow-ups.
- Designed and completed multiple study tools for tracking and management of case report forms, queries, and clinical data flow
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates adhering to study proceedings, timelines, inclusion, and exclusion criteria
Office Assistant- STEM
Norco College
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Lead liaison between staff and students and managed student communications by connecting them to appropriate resources or school programs
- Developed STEM education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes
- Prepared and maintained department/program files, event forms, and statistical reports for program planning and review
- Proven track record of accurately maintaining detailed records, generating reports, coordinating meetings, and multitasking within fast-paced atmospheres.
- Adept to manage and streamline administrative processes to reduce errors, improve accuracy and efficiency, and achieve organizational objectives
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
California State University, San Marcos
San Marcos, CA05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.2015
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Strong Knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Extensive use of MS Office Products
- Fast Learner; Attention to Detail
- Data Analysis
- Research Methods and Database Management
- CITI, IATA, EPIC Trained
Leadership
Pathfinder Club, Perris, CA 08/2006- 10/2022
Youth Lead
- Facilitated character development group sessions including structured social skills training and cognitive-re-structuring;
- Advocated program development to effect necessary program improvements
- Assisted youth through counseling and educational mentoring
Step Up Tutoring, Online, 01/2021-12/2021
Lead Tutor
- Assembled and disseminated lesson plans to share with new tutors to administer to an increase in students during the pandemic
- Collected, organized and verified new tutor qualifications to match with students
- Accurately completed new tutor evaluation reports including providing constructive feedback, significant findings and recommendations
Timeline
Research Associate II
Kaiser Permanente
02.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clipboard Health
01.2023 - Current
Clinical Research Coordinator- Adult Oncology
Loma Linda University Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
Clinical Research Coordinator-Pediatric Oncology
Loma Linda University Medical Center
08.2020 - 12.2020
Office Assistant- STEM
Norco College
05.2018 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Public Health
California State University, San Marcos
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
California State University, Fullerton
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