Mary Camille Fournet

I have just accepted a new position and am currently in training for the role of VASQIP RN, Surgical Quality Nurse. I look forward to applying my knowledge, skills and abilities in being successful in this role.

In this role I educated Veterans and their families about their upcoming surgeries.

• I coordinated related care and services, including pre-op medication instructions, adherence to COVID testing algorithms, lab collection coordination and follow-ups, communication with pharmacy for urgent orders and delivery, coordination of necessary imaging and clearances, coordination for support services including Medical Companion Program, Transportation, and Fisher House stays.
• I educated clinical staff on proper surgical orders and processes.
• I completed RAI-Frailty Index calculations and necessary follow-up with providers.

In this role I coordinated several Phase II, III, and IV clinical trials, including HIV, prostate cancer, liver cirrhosis, COVID, and a medical device for cancer detection.

• Participated in thorough pre-study site evaluations to ensure optimal selection of research sites based on capabilities and infrastructure.
• Worked with principal investigators and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
• Educated clinical staff, including MDs, RNs, pharmacy, and lab on their respective roles in study and documented all trainings.
• Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
• Met regularly with SLVHCS Institutional Review Board (IRB) for ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
• Collected, processed, and shipped lab specimens.
• Input data to sponsor databases
• Facilitated Sponsor monitoring visits
• Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines through rigorous maintenance of essential documents and timely submissions to regulatory authorities.

In this role I educated the Medical community about services provided by LSU Precision Medicine Program.

I functioned as Clinical Research Coordinator for Genomic data collection projects, most notably the All of Us Research Program for NIH.

I facilitated the informed consent process and sample collection for a Breast Cancer study at UMC and a Cardiology study at Children's Hospital.

I maintained all IRB submissions and sponsor communications.

I maintained regulatory compliance by ensuring adherence to appropriate policies/procedures during clinical operations and staying up-to-date with industry standards.

I evaluated both adult and pediatric Hemophilia A and B patients throughout the state of Louisiana and enrolled eligible patients into applicable studies. I collected and entered data for CDC's Hemophilia Surveillance Program - Universal Data Collection. I worked collaboratively with MDs, pharmacy, lab, and other nursing staff.

In this role I coordinated an investigator-initiated Phase IV clinical research trial comparing different medication treatment plans with reinfection rates for a common STI.

I collected all informed consents, clinical samples, and administered study questionnaires. I participated in protocol development, and maintained all data and submissions.

I coordinated The National Children's Study and was a member of the field data collection team; I oversaw data collection in both the hospital and home settings. I served as a liaison to the professional medical community in disseminating information regarding this long-term longitudinal study.

In this role I provided all aspects of nursing care to patients with a history of traumatic, anoxic, and stroke brain injury including wound care, tube feedings, trach care, medication administration, patient and family education, and discharge planning. I conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Prior to completing my nursing education I was employed as a Medical Technologist/ Clinical Laboratory Specialist in the hospital Microbiology lab. I was responsible for and proficient in all aspects of the clinical microbiology lab including growth, identification, and determining the antibiotic sensitivity panel for aerobic and anaerobic bacterial infections. I also became skilled in mycology, mycobacteriology, and parasitology diagnostic identification.

• Increased accuracy of test results by maintaining proper calibration and validation of laboratory instruments.
• Upheld high standards for quality control by routinely participating in internal and external proficiency testing programs.
• Conducted routine maintenance checks on laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance levels were maintained consistently throughout daily operations.
• Participated in continuous education activities to stay up-to-date on advances in medical technology and microbiology techniques.