LaTonia F. Strader
Durham,NC
Summary
Versatile clinical research professional knowledgeable about coordinating patient information, laboratory samples and compliance documents for diverse clinical trials. Highly organized and thorough with good planning and problem-solving abilities. Certified in Healthcare Management and Clinical Research.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator II
Duke University Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
- Maintains participant level documentation for all studies including those that are complex in nature and and/or require access to the Duke EHR.
- Works with Administration to facilitate contracts for select clinical research performed.
- Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals, and case report form requirements.
- Employs strategies to maintain retention rates.
- Evaluates processes to identify problems with retention.
- Trains and oversees others.
Clinical Research Specialist
Duke University Health System
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Maintained participant and study level documentation for all assigned studies
- Created resources and study tools for clinical research team use for assigned studies.
- Participated in multidisciplinary meetings.
- Screened and documented consent for participants for all assigned studies.
- Adhered to clinical research policies an institutional requirements and policies to ensure ethical conduct and protect vulnerable populations.
- Performed data entry.
- Skillfully used available laboratory technology ot increase efficiency.
- Provided training to unit study team members.
- Collected, prepared, processed, shipped, and maintained the inventory of research specimens.
Clinical Research Specialist Sr.
Duke University Health System
03.2015 - 12.2018
- Mentored and trained unit staff on basic sample clinical processing procedures.
- Served as primary lab contact for inventory management.
- Actively participated in Site Collection Visits (SSV), Site Initiation Visits (SIV) and sponsor visits while serving as designated lab champion for multiple assigned studies.
- Ethically carried out informed consent process, as required by the FDA Good Clinical Practice Guidelines, to include communicating the research activities and the risks and benefits of study participation.
- Coordinated, processed, shipped and tracked specimens and study samples to domestic and international testing sites following the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Standards.
- Developed and routinely managed paper and electronic specimen custody logs.
- Accurately and completely executed data entry of Case Report Forms (CRFs) and lab results in Electronic Data Capture (EDC) an proprietary database.
- Independently operated various laboratory equipment, including centrifuges and Point of Care (POC) devices.
- Assisted clinical research team with various administrative tasks such as creating study materials, presentations, reports and miscellaneous documents.
- Performed general office tasks such as answering telephones and effectively disseminated information to callers such as study coordinators, Principle Investigators, study monitors and/or Clinical Research Operations (CRO)staff.
Clinician Technician II
Duke University Health System
04.2010 - 03.2015
- Handled specimen collection and sample preparation for analysis.
- Conducted data entry and data verification, checking for accuracy and addressing and correcting errors.
- Engaged in routine clerical and administrative tasks required for daily operation of laboratory.
- Acted as a liaison for between various medical staff and patient treatment areas.
Phlebotomist Lead
Spectrum Laboratory Network Patient Service Center
10.2006 - 11.2008
- Streamlined operations for phlebotomy team through training new hires, assigning tasks and overseeing the work of other employees.
- Collected, compiled and verified confidential patient data with strict adherence to guidelines and laws.
- Executed routine blood-drawing procedures and Point of Care (POC) testing such as standardized urine drug screens.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Management
University of Mt. Olive
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina05.2020
Associate of Applied Science -
University of Mt. Olive
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina08.2018
Skills
- CPR
- Advanced Phlebotomy
- Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator II
Duke University Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
Clinical Research Specialist
Duke University Health System
09.2019 - 01.2021
Clinical Research Specialist Sr.
Duke University Health System
03.2015 - 12.2018
Clinician Technician II
Duke University Health System
04.2010 - 03.2015
Phlebotomist Lead
Spectrum Laboratory Network Patient Service Center
10.2006 - 11.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Management
University of Mt. Olive
Associate of Applied Science -
University of Mt. Olive
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