Maria Mcleod, RN
Red Oak
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator I
Cystic Fibrosis Ut Southwestern Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
- Followed clinical research protocols and conducted study visits in compliance with ICH/GCP and FDA regulations.
- Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
- Gathered, processed, and shipped lab specimens.
- Enhanced patient safety by meticulously monitoring and documenting adverse events during clinical trials.
- Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
- Collaborated with clinical staff and other healthcare professionals to support clinical trial data accuracy.
- Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
- Assessed patients'' eligibility criteria following strict adherence to inclusion/exclusion guidelines.
- Monitored patient safety throughout clinical trials and reported any adverse events.
Research Coordinator LVN
Cystic Fibrosis Ut Southwestern Medical Center
08.2020 - 12.2024
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Determine subject eligibility; screens, recruits, and enrolls subjects, ensuring and documenting proper informed consents
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Maintain inventory of investigational medication, devices or approved medication for each protocol
- Coordinate all regulatory aspects for each study including budget, contracts IRB submissions
- Conducted Cystic Fibrosis field research, collecting samples, and documenting data.
- Maintained strict adherence to ethical guidelines in all aspects of research coordination, ensuring study integrity and compliance with regulations.
LVN
Parkland Memorial Hospital
09.2009 - 06.2020
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Review chart checks for Residents and Faculty
- Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness. Expertise in STDs, HIV and family planning.
- Epic trained
- Safely handle medications, including immunaztions and pills
LVN
Brightstar Health Care
03.2008 - 08.2010
- Direct nursing care duties one on one care
- Observed and recorded myo and grand mal seizure activity
- Administered breathing treatments and medications through a gatrostomy feeding tube
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
- Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individual
- administered immunizations
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
Education
Associates in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Hill College ADN
05-2025
Associate of Science - Science
Dallas Community College
Dallas, TX12-2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Concorde Career College
Grand Prairie, TX10-2007
Skills
- Spanish speaking
- Family planning services education
- Patient evaluation
- NG tube insertion and removal
- Strong clinical judgment
- Performing EKG's
- Seizure management
- Patient-focused care
- Catheter insertion and removal
- IV drug therapy management
- Hospice and palliative care
- Lab result interpretation
- CPR certification
- Prenatal nutrition
- Trained in Epic documentation
- One-on-one instruction
- Medicaid management information systems
- Professional bedside manner
- Administrating injections
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
Sweat Test Certification,
Multiple Breath Nitrogen Washout Certification
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator I
Cystic Fibrosis Ut Southwestern Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
Research Coordinator LVN
Cystic Fibrosis Ut Southwestern Medical Center
08.2020 - 12.2024
LVN
Parkland Memorial Hospital
09.2009 - 06.2020
LVN
Brightstar Health Care
03.2008 - 08.2010
Associates in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Hill College ADN
Associate of Science - Science
Dallas Community College
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Concorde Career College