Lynn Henson
St. Louis,MO
Summary
With 37 years of nursing experience across various specialties including MedSurg, ICU, ER, Labor and Delivery, Case Management, School Nursing, and Clinical Research. Skilled in adult medicine and pediatrics, with a focus on Clinical Research in the pediatric pulmonary department for the past decade. Valuable asset in delivering high-quality patient care and advancing medical research initiatives.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
04.2021 - Current
- Managed resources effectively, enabling successful completion of multiple concurrent clinical trials within allocated funding constraints.
- Developed strong relationships with investigators and site personnel, facilitating efficient communication channels during clinical trial execution.
- Streamlined data collection processes for increased accuracy in study results documentation.
- Implemented robust quality control measures throughout the clinical trial process, minimizing deviations from protocol requirements.
- Provided expert guidance on nursing best practices to support staff training initiatives within the research department.
- Achieved high retention rates among study participants by fostering trust through clear communication and compassionate care provision.
- Enhanced overall patient experience during study participation by addressing concerns promptly and providing ongoing support throughout the trial process.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering professional growth and contributing to a positive team environment.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of clinical research trends and advancements, informing continuous improvement efforts within the organization.
- Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
- Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
- Facilitated focus group sessions with project patients.
RN - After Hours Convenient Care
ST. LOUIS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Managed cross-functional team of 10 in 3 locations (London, Mumbai and New York), ranging from entry-level analysts to vice presidents, and collaborated with business development, data science, and operations
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator II
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
08.2014 - 03.2020
- Pediatric Research Unit
- Emergency Medicine Department
- EPITOPE 2 Study
RN - School Nurse
MOUNT LEBANON SCHOOL DISTRICT
06.2011 - 05.2013
- Analyzed data from 25000 monthly active users and used outputs to guide marketing and product strategies; increased app engagement time by 2x, 30% decrease in drop off rate, and 3x shares on social media
RN - School Nurse
WILLIAMSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
06.2009 - 12.2010
- Analyzed data from 25000 monthly active users and used outputs to guide marketing and product strategies; increased app engagement time by 2x, 30% decrease in drop off rate, and 3x shares on social media
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator II
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
08.2006 - 03.2008
- EURCA Study
Emergency Department Staff RN
ST. ANTHONY’S MEDICAL CENTER
08.2003 - 08.2006
RN- Various Staff Assignments including EM and ICU
BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL
06.1988 - 08.2003
Education
Associates of Nursing -
Parkland College
Champaign, IL05.1988
Skills
- Informed consent process
- Good clinical practice
- Venipuncture
- Patient care management
- Specimen collection and processing
- Detailed documentation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
Certification
GCP certification, CITI training, BLS
Timeline
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
04.2021 - Current
RN - After Hours Convenient Care
ST. LOUIS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
03.2020 - 04.2021
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator II
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
08.2014 - 03.2020
RN - School Nurse
MOUNT LEBANON SCHOOL DISTRICT
06.2011 - 05.2013
RN - School Nurse
WILLIAMSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
06.2009 - 12.2010
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator II
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
08.2006 - 03.2008
Emergency Department Staff RN
ST. ANTHONY’S MEDICAL CENTER
08.2003 - 08.2006
RN- Various Staff Assignments including EM and ICU
BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL
06.1988 - 08.2003
Associates of Nursing -
Parkland College
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