Cognitive Examiner | Clinical Rater | Psychosocial Intervention Rater
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk
- Company Overview: EVMS Glennan Center - Memory Clinic, S-CitAD Trial, Johns Hopkins University
- Collaborated with the Principal Investigator to manage the NIH-funded S-CitAD trial with over 30 study sites, focusing on assessing the efficacy of escitalopram in Alzheimer's Dementia patients.
- Administered, scored, and interpreted cognitive and neuropsychiatric tests (such as the Mini-Mental Status Exam) to evaluate neuro-psychiatric symptoms, supplemented by in-depth clinical interviews with patients and caregivers.
- Collected and analyzed patient medical histories, utilized the Neuro-Psychiatric Inventory and Neuro-Behavioral Rating Scale for symptom assessment, and evaluated depression, agitation, and suicide risk based on DSM-V and other recognized criteria.
- Implemented and documented psycho-social interventions for patients and caregivers, encompassing counseling, educational material provision, and crisis management strategies, tailored to address agitation, patient well-being, and caregiver support. Certified in counseling.
- Engaged in extensive training sessions covering psychometrics, IPA criteria, DICE approach, and research integrity, ensuring adherence to best practices in clinical research and patient care.
