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Mary Cruz

Summary

Knowledgeable research nurse adept at recognizing clinical values and abstract data from source documents. Uses analytical skills to identify data or patient safety issues. Works well independently and as a member of a team in order to meet goals while providing excellent service to patients. Collaborates with PIs to troubleshoot recruitment issues and accomplish recruitment goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Study Coordinator/Clinical Research Nurse

Indiana University School of Medicine
07.2016 - Current
  • Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
  • Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials following study timelines and budgets.
  • Conducted research following GCP guidelines
  • Managed multiple clinical trials, up to 5 trials simultaneously, seeing up to 15 patients weekly

Staff Nurse

Indiana University Health, University Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
  • Worked as a charge nurse providing guidance and assistance to staff
  • Completed transplant workups for potential organ recipients coordinating diagnostic testing and observation overnight

Ambulatory RN

IU Health, University Hospital DaLD Clinic
10.2015 - 07.2016

Staff Nurse

Indiana University Health, University Hospital
02.2013 - 01.2014

Education

ASN - RN

Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, Indiana
05.2012

Skills

  • Documentation Management
  • Patient recruitment
  • Fibroscan certification
  • Level 3 Coordinator training
  • Good Clinical Practices

Timeline

Study Coordinator/Clinical Research Nurse

Indiana University School of Medicine
07.2016 - Current

Ambulatory RN

IU Health, University Hospital DaLD Clinic
10.2015 - 07.2016

Staff Nurse

Indiana University Health, University Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2018

Staff Nurse

Indiana University Health, University Hospital
02.2013 - 01.2014

ASN - RN

Ivy Tech Community College
Mary Cruz