Michelle Nguyen
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in oncology nursing, known for high standards and impactful patient care. Proven ability to manage complex treatment plans and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams. Reliable, adaptable, and focused on achieving results, with expertise in patient advocacy and comprehensive care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CN II- Clinical Research Coordinator
Oncology Hematology Care, Inc.
05.2015 - Current
- Assists the physician in educating the potential patient about the trial, responsibilities while on study and what may be expected from the sponsor, physician, and nurse during care
- Serves as a conduit for education follow up and reinforcement between the physician and nurse clinician and all other health care workers who are involved in the care of the study patient
- Managed patient recruitment and retention efforts, enhancing participant engagement in 30-50 oncology and hematology studies.
- Coordinated clinical trial activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and protocol adherence.
- Monitored trial progress, identifying issues and implementing corrective actions to maintain timelines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, fostering a cohesive approach to clinical research execution.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on protocols and best practices in clinical research coordination.
- Analyzed data trends from trials, contributing to strategic decision-making for ongoing projects.
- Implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency within study management workflows.
- Followed clinical research protocols and conducted study visits in compliance with ICH/GCP and FDA regulations.
CNI- Registered Nurse
The Jewish Hospital- Mercy Health Cincinnati Cancer and Cellular Therapy Center
12.2019 - 02.2024
- Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and future innovations for hematology/oncology patients, stem cell therapy- involving bone marrow transplants and CAR-T, and critical care.
- Administered chemotherapy and other medications, monitoring patient responses and adjusting care as needed.
- Led nursing team in implementing evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and outcomes.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical protocols, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices.
- Acting resource nurse, charge nurse, preceptor, and critical care nurse to support the needs of the patient's acuity of a 24-patient unit with 6 ICU beds with up to 12 nursing staff members.
- Delivered compassionate patient care in oncology, ensuring comfort and support throughout treatment processes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for cancer patients.
- Monitored patient vitals and responses to treatments, adjusting care plans as necessary.
Senior Clinical Research Professional
University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Responsible for screening and enrolling subjects in studies and managing their participation according to ethical, regulatory, and protocol-specific requirements.
- Actively recruit patients and obtain informed consent and a PHI Authorization (HIPAA) from trial subjects before performing any study related procedures.
- Assure the safety and welfare of study subjects by being knowledgeable about ongoing study protocols and investigational articles.
- Conduct clinical studies according to the DHHS and FDA regulations and guidelines, Good Clinical Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, University policies on research and HIPAA and departmental/division SOPs.
- Serves as a professional resource person regarding clinical trials, protocol procedures and protocol compliance for investigators, treatment nurses, nurse clinicians, pharmacists, pathologists, radiologists, and other health care personnel
- Team-lead for 6- team-member malignant hematology, benign hematology, breast, and gynecological oncology. Assisting with other coordinators within these disease groups. Provide as a clinical resource. Follow-up with team members after new processes have been executed.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility and worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
CNI- Registered Nurse- Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
10.2008 - 04.2015
- Provide direct patient care to oncology/hematology/bone marrow patients as well as medical/surgical patients
- Administration of chemo and biotherapy drugs, blood product transfusions, and autologous and allogeneic bone marrow transplants and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment plans
- Provide education to patients with newly diagnosed disease, initiation of chemotherapy and their regiments, and monitoring their expected signs and symptoms
- Report to physicians on the patient’s status and clinically significant changes that require medical attention or plan of care actions
- Charge nurse experience for a 30-bed unit to ensure unit safety with staff to patient ratio, prioritization, and assessment of the acuity of patient status, and prompting nursing management if a patient needs a more acute medical setting (i.e., transferring patients to intensive care or medical step-down units)
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care strategies for patients.
Research Nurse for Phase 1 Clinical Trials
UC Physicians
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Provide direct patient care to patients undergoing Phase 1 clinical trials IP administration
- Collect data and physical assessments during patient admission, during treatment infusion, and discharge
- Conducted patient assessments and collected data for clinical research studies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement research protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati College of Nursing
Cincinnati, OH08.2008
Skills
- Good clinical practices
- Data collection technology
- File management expertise
- Proficient in scheduling and facilitating meetings
- Biostatistics
- Collaborative networking abilities
- Interpersonal communication
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Patient education
- Strategic business insight
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- Issued by Ohio Board of Nursing: RN.347539 Since 2009
- BLS and ACLS Certification
- Issued by American Heart Association Since 2009 (BLS); 2020 (ACLS)
- Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification
- Issued by Oncology Nursing Society Since 2020
Timeline
CNI- Registered Nurse
The Jewish Hospital- Mercy Health Cincinnati Cancer and Cellular Therapy Center
12.2019 - 02.2024
Senior Clinical Research Professional
University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute
09.2018 - 11.2019
CN II- Clinical Research Coordinator
Oncology Hematology Care, Inc.
05.2015 - Current
Research Nurse for Phase 1 Clinical Trials
UC Physicians
01.2010 - 01.2012
CNI- Registered Nurse- Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
10.2008 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati College of Nursing
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