Megan Knoernschild
Seattle,WA
Summary
Experienced research coordinator specializing in emergency medicine and quality improvement. Skilled in data analysis (STATA, REDCap), process optimization, and clinical research, with a proven record of enhancing pre-hospital care through innovative projects.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Research Coordinator
UW Department of Emergency Medicine, Section of EMS
03.2023 - Current
- Improved process of providing OHCA feedback to SFD providers leading to an increase in feedback from no cases reviewed during COVID to 25% of all cases
- Expediting feedback allows providers to implement improvements sooner, meaning our feedback can immediately impact the quality of care that Seattle EMS provides
- Designed and conducted an independent quality improvement project evaluating the utilization of individual components of the advanced life support (ALS) algorithm have changed over time due to the recent increase in opioid overdoses
- Utilized STATA for comprehensive data management tasks in the advanced airway database such as data cleaning, validation, and merging, to ensure high-quality datasets for analysis
- Recognized issues and developed immediate resolutions to address and alleviate concerns.
Mentor
SCI Peer Mentorship
Seattle, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Mentored students with mobility challenges, offering guidance and support to help them excel in science-related academic pursuits
- Provided advice to mentees on career paths, job opportunities, and educational options.
- Talked with individuals, sharing positive life experiences to encourage improved self-esteem and boost socialization.
Volunteer Tutor
Literacy Source
Seattle, USA
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Mentor and tutor English-language learning adults in one-on-one and group sessions by developing personalized lesson plans
- Provided students with the skills and confidence necessary to accomplish goals, master academic skills, and acquire new professional opportunities
- Utilized online platforms and resources to conduct virtual tutoring sessions.
- Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
Research Study Coordinator
Seattle Medic One QI
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Review out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) from the 911 call to hospital discharge to enhance the quality of pre-hospital care that the Seattle Fire Department (SFD) provides
- The review process includes utilizing an advanced understanding of the CODE-STAT data review software to conduct thorough quality checks and data validation for each SFD resuscitation attempt
- Manage and maintain SFD advanced airway database
- Personally reviewed over 1,800 prehospital endotracheal intubations in real-time
- Utilized advanced REDCap techniques to make incremental changes to improve the intubation review process
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Moritz Lab, UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
06.2018 - 05.2021
- Assisted on projects focused on developing technology to rehabilitate and recover the damaged central nervous system
- Hands-on experience working with patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI) following rigorous clinical trial protocol
- Diligently acquired records of medical evaluations and scientific tests using note-taking skills
- Trained animals and performed functional skills tests on animal models
- Conducted statistical analyses using R, MATLAB, and R Script to evaluate clinical trial data, contributing to advancements in spinal cord injury rehabilitation research
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06.2021
Skills
- Quantitative research
- Data analysis
- Database organization
- REDCap Data Management
- CODE-STAT
- STATA
- R
- MATLAB Data Analysis
- Scientific writing
Volunteer Experience
- Literacy Source, Volunteer Tutor, 12/21, 08/23, Seattle, WA, Mentor and tutor English-language learning adults in one-on-one and group sessions., Develop personalized lesson plans to help students achieve their goals.
- SCI Peer Mentorship, Mentor, 01/23, Present, Seattle, WA, Mentored students with mobility challenges, offering guidance and support in science-related academic pursuits.
Timeline
Senior Research Coordinator
UW Department of Emergency Medicine, Section of EMS
03.2023 - Current
Mentor
SCI Peer Mentorship
01.2023 - Current
Volunteer Tutor
Literacy Source
12.2021 - 08.2023
Research Study Coordinator
Seattle Medic One QI
09.2021 - 05.2023
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Moritz Lab, UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
06.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Washington
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