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.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator
UAB / DOPM
03.2020 - Current
Manage recruitment and specimen collection for the All of Us project. .
Screened participants independently including including providing oversight and scheduling study visits for participants.
Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals, and case report form requirements.
Followed informed consent processes, maintained records and performed other duties as assigned.
Supported laboratory staff with advanced troubleshooting, resolving complex problems and helping with special projects.
Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
Laboratory Technician
Cunningham Pathology
03.2016 - 03.2020
Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
Stored and discarded lab tissue biopsies.
Located and filed tissue slides for review by pathologists.
Picked up lab samples from other physicians for lab processing.
Phlebotomist
St. Vincent's East Hospital
09.2009 - 03.2016
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
Participated in quality assurance and competency assessment initiatives.
Education
Doctor of Healthcare Administration -
Virginia University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA
05.2024
Master of Public Administration - Emphasis in Healthcare Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Talladega College
Talladega, AL
05.1999
Skills
Documentation Requirements
Specimen Collections
Informed Consent
Good Clinical Practices
Phlebotomy
Study Protocols
Research SOPs Understanding
Participant Screening
Specimen Handling
Documentation Management
Schedule Coordination
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator
UAB / DOPM
03.2020 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Cunningham Pathology
03.2016 - 03.2020
Phlebotomist
St. Vincent's East Hospital
09.2009 - 03.2016
Doctor of Healthcare Administration -
Virginia University of Lynchburg
Master of Public Administration - Emphasis in Healthcare Management
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