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Work History
Education
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Marlene Serrano

Orlando,FL

Summary

Clinical research coordinator with expertise in adhering to study protocols, standard operating procedures, and good clinical practices. Skilled problem-solver with meticulous attention to detail. Ready to leverage several years' experience in a fast-paced role.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR III

Accel Research Sites
Maitland , FL
12.2020 - Current
  • Sourced potential subjects by conducting screening interviews, reviewing medical records, and consulting with healthcare professionals
  • Collaborated with investigators on presentations and reports detailing clinical study procedures, results, and conclusions.
  • Managed procurement of required drugs and devices for successful study execution
  • Oversaw subject enrollment to ensure that informed consent is properly obtained and documented.
  • Organized and arranged site visits while maintaining effective communication with sponsors.
  • Maintained records of study activity, including case report forms, drug dispensation records, and regulatory forms.
  • Engaged in ongoing professional development through participation in continuing education activities, conferences, and seminars to stay updated on clinical studies aspects and concerns.
  • Prepared various study-related documents including protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, and progress reports.
  • Documented subject enrollment status and kept track of reasons for dropout, along with monitoring subject communication

Coordinated multiple aspects of specimen handling to ensure timely delivery

  • Verified study activities compliance with protocols.
  • Compiled trial related documents into a master file as required by sponsor or regulatory agency.
  • Assisted in preparing periodic reports summarizing progress of clinical studies.
  • Developed and maintained accurate and timely study databases.
  • Monitored patient safety during clinical trials according to established guidelines.
  • Provided guidance on Good Clinical Practice regulations and other applicable regulatory standards.
  • Performed patient assessments, collected and analyzed data, and prepared reports.
  • Assisted in the preparation of Institutional Review Board submissions for clinical trials.
  • Conducted routine visits to research sites to ensure compliance with protocol requirements.
  • Coordinated investigator meetings, conference calls, and site initiation visits as needed.

CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR

Orlando Clinical Research
Orlando , FL
01.2014 - 12.2020
  • Assessed eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of medical records and discussions with physicians and nurses
  • Conferred with healthcare professionals to determine best recruitment practices for studies
  • Performed specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs and performing electrocardiograms
  • Organized space for study equipment and supplies
  • Informed patients and caregivers about study aspects and outcomes to be expected
  • Instructed research staff in scientific and procedural aspects of studies including standards of care, informed consent procedures, and documentation procedures
  • Communicated with laboratories and investigators regarding laboratory findings
  • Scheduled subjects for appointments, procedures, and inpatient stays as required by study protocols
  • Participated in continuing education activities, and attended conferences and seminars to maintain current knowledge of clinical studies affairs and issues
  • Monitored study activities to verify compliance with protocols and with relevant local, federal and state regulatory and institutional policies
  • Maintained required records of study activity including case report forms, drug dispensation records, and regulatory forms
  • Oversaw subject enrollment to ensure that informed consent is properly obtained and documented
  • Tracked enrollment status of subjects and documented dropout information causes and subject contact efforts
  • Evaluated and interpreted collected study data
  • Prepared study-related protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, and progress reports
  • Dispensed medical devices and drugs and calculated dosages and provide instructions as necessary.

PARAMEDIC

Health Central Hospital
Ocoee , FL
12.2011 - 01.2014
  • Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history, to determine circumstances of emergency, and to administer emergency treatment
  • Assessed nature and extent of illness and injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures
  • Operated equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators, and bag valve mask resuscitators, in advanced life support environments
  • Observed, record and report to physician patient's condition and injury, treatment provided and reactions to drugs and treatment.

PARAMEDIC

Oronge County Fire Rescue
Orlando , FL
01.2007 - 12.2011
  • Administered first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to injured persons and provided emergency medical care such as basic and advanced life support
  • Assessed nature and extent of illness and injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures
  • Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history, to determine circumstances of emergency, and to administer emergency treatment
  • Administered drugs, orally and by injection, and performed intravenous procedures
  • Operated equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators, and bag valve mask resuscitators, in advanced life support environments
  • Performed emergency cardiac care, such as cardioversion and manual defibrillation.

Education

Firefighter Certified -

Central Florida Fire School
Orlando, FL
11.2010

License Paramedic -

Valencia Community College
Orlando, FL
12-2006

Skills

  • Continuing education
  • Clinical studies
  • Compliance verification
  • Regulatory policies
  • Record keeping
  • Informed consent
  • Enrollment tracking
  • Data evaluation
  • Protocol preparation
  • Adverse event reporting
  • Institutional review board
  • Medical device dispensing
  • Dosage calculation
  • Phlebotomy
  • Specimen handling
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Critical Thinking
  • MS Office
  • Leadership

Certification

  • CITI GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICES
  • IATA CERTIFICATION TRAINING
  • C-SSRS CERTIFIED
  • PARAMEDIC LICENSE
  • FIREFIGHTER CERTIFIED

Languages

Spanish

English

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR III

Accel Research Sites
12.2020 - Current

CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR

Orlando Clinical Research
01.2014 - 12.2020

PARAMEDIC

Health Central Hospital
12.2011 - 01.2014

PARAMEDIC

Oronge County Fire Rescue
01.2007 - 12.2011
  • CITI GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICES
  • IATA CERTIFICATION TRAINING
  • C-SSRS CERTIFIED
  • PARAMEDIC LICENSE
  • FIREFIGHTER CERTIFIED

Firefighter Certified -

Central Florida Fire School

License Paramedic -

Valencia Community College
Marlene Serrano