Melissa Melendez-Salazar
Garland,TX
Summary
Versatile clinical research professional knowledgeable about coordinating patient information, laboratory samples and compliance documents for diverse clinical trials. Highly organized and thorough with good planning and problem-solving abilities.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Clinical Research Coordinator position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator
Texas Oncology
03.2020 - Current
- Works closely with physicians and staff to enroll, manage and coordinate clinical trials
- Reviews all protocols of the clinical trials, performs informed consents, ensures patient eligibility and operates within the given parameters and standard operating procedures of US Oncology and Texas Oncology
- Ensures patient safety and privacy is maintained while patients are participating in clinical trials
- Patient advocate, educates patients and families on treatments, adverse effects and managing symptoms
- Followed clinical research protocols and conducted study visits in compliance with ICH/GCP and FDA regulations.
- Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
- Collaborated with clinical staff and other healthcare professionals to support clinical trial data accuracy.
Registered Nurse- 5 Pickens Oncology Unit
Baylor Scott and White University Medical Center
06.2011 - 03.2020
- Charge nurse on a 24-bed oncology unit responsible for the supervision of licensed and unlicensed staff members
- Clinical coach to both graduate nurses and experienced nurses
- Designated chemotherapy champion for the unit: validating other RN’s on chemotherapy education and administration
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after chemotherapy
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Provided emotional support for oncology patients experiencing distress related to their diagnoses or treatments, utilizing active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques.
- Co-chair of the 5 Pickens Practice Council, a shared governance model that empowers all staff to have a voice in decision making on the unit.
Senior Internship
Sierra Medical Center
02.2009 - 05.2009
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Chronic patient care in pediatric unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 3 patients per shift under the direction of RN
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients
- Reviewed charts, orders and assessments to ensure accuracy.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX01.2010
Skills
- Good Clinical Practices
- Electronic Data Capture
- Documentation Management
- Adverse event reporting
- Informed Consent Process
- Clinical Research Ethics
Accomplishments
Daisy award winner, nominated by patient.
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator
Texas Oncology
03.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse- 5 Pickens Oncology Unit
Baylor Scott and White University Medical Center
06.2011 - 03.2020
Senior Internship
Sierra Medical Center
02.2009 - 05.2009
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At El Paso