Mel Claude Cerrillo
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient diagnosis, treatment plan development, and medical research. Excel at communication, empathy, and problem-solving, ensuring optimal patient care and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Mentee
Western University College of Health Sciences
Pomona, CA
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Followed in-process quality control procedures and performed accurate data entry of patient information to prepare collected specimens for testing and analysis.
- Maintained cleanliness of testing booth and testing materials to comply with CDC guidelines.
- Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment.
- Adhered to standards in areas involving data collection, research protocols and regulatory reporting.
- Collaborated with sponsors and investigators to carry out efficient and fully compliant research trials.
- Designed and maintained databases to store experimental results, analyze trends, and facilitate future research efforts.
Medical Student
Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Pomona, California
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Attended lectures and seminars to gain knowledge of medical science.
- Developed an understanding of ethical considerations in the practice of medicine.
- Participated in research projects related to medicine and healthcare delivery.
- Collected patient data through interviews and medical records review.
- Assisted in organizing community outreach programs related to health education.
- Helped develop treatment plans for individual cases according to established guidelines.
- Discussed histories and current symptoms or complaints with every patient.
- Improved patients' wellbeing by advising on medical and lifestyle issues impacting current health.
COVID-19 Tester
COVID CLINIC
San Diego, CA
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Maintained accurate records of test results and other relevant information in electronic health records system.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
- Participated in training sessions focused on proper techniques for performing PCR tests safely and efficiently.
- Adhered to all local, state, and federal requirements regarding patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Ensured proper handling and disposal of potentially contaminated materials in accordance with health regulations.
- Provided education about COVID-19 prevention, transmission, and safety measures.
- Performed data entry into electronic medical records systems.
Clinical Trial Associate
COVID CLINIC
San Diego, California
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Compiled data from multiple sources into a single report format.
- Prepared reports summarizing study progress from inception through closure.
- Coordinated shipping of investigational products to investigative sites according to protocol requirements.
- Maintained tracking systems for investigator payments, regulatory documents, and other study related materials.
- Provided support to Clinical Research Associates on site monitoring activities as needed.
- Assisted in the preparation of study protocols, case report forms, informed consent forms, investigational product labels, and other related documents.
- Responded to queries from internal stakeholders regarding study progress or results.
Clinical Trial Coordinator
COVID CLINIC
San Diego
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed and implemented clinical trial management plans, protocols and reports.
- Reviewed study documents for accuracy, completeness and regulatory compliance.
- Monitored progress of clinical trials, identified problems and developed solutions to ensure timely completion of studies.
- Conducted site selection, initiation visits, monitoring visits and closeout visits as required by the protocol.
- Coordinated activities between internal staff members, vendors and third party contractors involved in the execution of clinical trials.
- Maintained accurate records of all actions taken throughout the course of each study.
- Evaluated potential new sites for participation in clinical trials based on their qualifications.
Shift Manager/Supervisor
Noonan Family Swim School Inc.
San Diego, CA
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Maintained ongoing system for development, recruitment, recognition and retention of store crew and management.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Evaluated store performance by receiving, analyzing and incorporating feedback from store inspections to implement action plans for improvements.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles at all times.
Emergency Medical Technician
CARE Ambulance
San Diego, California
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Performed basic and advanced patient assessments for proper prehospital treatment.
- Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely to optimize response effectiveness.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal examinations and collected information from others at the scene to obtain accurate event histories.
- Inspected the ambulance medical supplies and equipment during down time to ensure adequate oxygen pressures and equipment requirements are met.
- Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion for optimal patient interaction.
Education
Master of Science - Medical Science
Western University College of Health Sciences
Pomona, CA05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
San Diego State University
2019
Associate of Science - Biology
San Diego City College
2017
EMT Certification
Miramar EMT School
2015
Skills
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Strong organizational techniques and critical thinking
- Training and Mentoring
- Fluent in English
- Laboratory assay analysis
- PPE use
- Protocol Development
- Good Clinical Practice
- Data Management
- Study Coordination
- Research
- Laboratory Safety Protocols
- Instrument Calibration
- Animal Handling
- Data Interpretation
Accomplishments
- TOUCH Certificate, AACOM 2024-2025
- Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Western University College of Health Sciences Master in Medical Sciences 2023
- Site Superstar, COVID Clinic 2021
Timeline
Research Mentee
Western University College of Health Sciences
08.2023 - 08.2025
Medical Student
Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine
08.2023 - 06.2025
Clinical Trial Coordinator
COVID CLINIC
12.2021 - 05.2022
Clinical Trial Associate
COVID CLINIC
06.2021 - 06.2022
COVID-19 Tester
COVID CLINIC
12.2020 - 07.2022
Shift Manager/Supervisor
Noonan Family Swim School Inc.
06.2018 - 03.2020
Emergency Medical Technician
CARE Ambulance
08.2015 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Medical Science
Western University College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
San Diego State University
Associate of Science - Biology
San Diego City College
EMT Certification
Miramar EMT School
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