Kristie Dantzler-Graham
Durham,NC
Summary
Dedicated scientific research leader with over 20 years of comprehensive experience in epidemiological and clinical research. Experience of 10 years in staff training and Standard Operating Procedure writing. Training in literature, journal research, and compilation. Strong background in biological sciences, with the innate ability to collaborate and foster strong working relationships within all levels of an organization. Adaptable to changing environments, with a proven track record in managing specialized projects while adhering to best practices and the company mission to deliver quality results. Detail-oriented professional with expertise in quality control and assurance. Proven ability to manage complex data abstraction projects while adhering to high standards and regulatory guidelines.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
MEDICAL RECORDS SPECIALIST
DLH Inc.
Durham, North Carolina
01.2016 - 08.2025
- Abstraction of medical records for multiple studies, including the Sister Study breast cancer and other cancer validations, the Study of Environmental Life and Fibroids (SELF) uterine fibroid procedure validation, and the Infant Feeding and Early Development (IFED) childhood milestone measurement validation.
- Reviewing, abstracting, and entering data from medical records and pathology reports.
- Quality control auditing of abstracted data in electronic databases.
- ICD-10 and histology coding for Sister Study cancer validation.
- Research of relevant medical conditions, treatments, and procedures for data accuracy.
- Collaborating with an operations group for medical record and sample retrieval from medical institutions and pathology laboratories.
- Standard Operating Procedure writing and review.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to obtain missing or incomplete records.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines when handling protected health information.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Maxim Healthcare
Raleigh, NC
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Provided specialized patient care in home setting for clients who qualify for complete nursing care including assessing/monitoring vital signs, medication administration, specimen collection, wound care, immunizations, IV medications/maintenance, catheterizations, glucose testing, tracheotomy care, ostomy care, and enteral feeding/medication administration.
- Implemented nursing care plans and monitoring patient outcomes.
- Intake and discharge patient assessment and teaching.
- Documented patient care and maintenance of patient records.
Laboratory Supervisor
North Carolina
Durham, North Carolina
10.2010 - 01.2016
- Trained and supervised laboratory support staff in specimen receipt, processing, quality control, and sample storage in support of various contracts from the National Institute of Environmental and Health Sciences (NIEHS).
- Created and implemented standard operating procedures for sample processing, database maintenance, and sample quality control.
- Maintained records for quality control, for staff training, and for sample integrity.
- Conducted periodic quality control and sterility testing of specimens and equipment.
- Shipped diagnostic specimens for repository storage and outside analysis.
- Communicated sample information with outside clients.
- Collaborated with contractors to manage sample testing and storage.
- Made decisions regarding the ordering of routine supplies, and handled direct communications, as appropriate, with vendors.
- Received and reviewed pathology tissues, slides, and reports; maintained and updated sample information in multiple databases; ensured long-term storage and maintenance of samples; coordinated and shipped samples for analysis to outside labs; and entered results from the analysis into the appropriate database.
- Maintained equipment calibration and facilitated necessary repairs or upgrades.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Pruitt Health of Durham
Durham, NC
08.2014 - 10.2015
- Provided specialized patient care for post-surgical and long-term care residents.
- Implemented nursing care plans and monitoring patient outcomes.
- Patient assessment and teaching.
- Patient care included assessing/monitoring vital signs, medication administration, specimen collection, wound care, immunizations, IV medications/maintenance, catheterizations, glucose testing, tracheotomy care, ostomy care, and enteral feeding/medication administration.
- Supervision of Certified Nursing Assistants.
- Documented patient care and maintenance of patient records.
- Communicated with patient care team including Doctors, Pharmacy, Dietary, and Social Workers to ensure patient care needs are met.
Laboratory Support Staff
North Carolina
Durham, North Carolina
01.2005 - 10.2010
- Worked in support of various studies sponsored by the National Institute of Environmental and Health Sciences (NIEHS).
- Received and processed biological and environmental specimens in high-throughput laboratory settings using the latest techniques and technology, along with standard operating procedures and universal precautions.
- Documented sample collection information and integrity issues in the database.
- Aliquoted blood and urine samples for storage and analysis.
- Labeled and organized samples using multiple identifiers, and entered specimen/aliquot information into appropriate databases.
- Prepared and shipped specimens for long-term repository storage, according to IATA guidelines.
- Conducted daily and weekly quality control and sterility testing of specimens and equipment.
- Executed database, library, and web searches for recent, updated literature, compiling literature research results for several studies in one general database for future reference.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
ECPI-Raleigh Medical Careers Institute
Raleigh, NC08-2013
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of North Carolina-Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05-2004
Skills
- Quality control and assurance
- Research and data management
- Information management systems
- Epidemiology and pathology
- Scientific writing and communication
- Team building and training
- Clinical research methodologies
- Diagnostic laboratory techniques
- Licensed practical nursing
- Pharmacology and histology
- Medical records management
- Testing and validation processes
- Cancer research and validation strategies
- Medical record abstraction
- Data analysis
- Specimen processing
Timeline
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Maxim Healthcare
01.2018 - 02.2020
MEDICAL RECORDS SPECIALIST
DLH Inc.
01.2016 - 08.2025
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Pruitt Health of Durham
08.2014 - 10.2015
Laboratory Supervisor
North Carolina
10.2010 - 01.2016
Laboratory Support Staff
North Carolina
01.2005 - 10.2010
Diploma - Practical Nursing
ECPI-Raleigh Medical Careers Institute
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of North Carolina-Greensboro
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