Seasoned professional nurse with background in medical and clinical affairs management. Experience includes overseeing clinical trials, building relationships with key opinion leaders, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strengths involve strategic planning, team leadership, and communication skills alongside a keen understanding of industry trends and regulations. Previous roles have resulted in improved operational efficiency, streamlined processes, and enhanced stakeholder engagement. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Affairs Specialist
Diality
10.2024 - Current
Responsible for the coordination and implementation of clinical trials and studies, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and maintaining data integrity and patient safety standards
Collaborate across all departments, including Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Marketing, R&D, Regulatory and Compliance to streamline processes and ensure market readiness
Contributed as subject matter expertise to new product development
Providing safety and oversight of trial documentation, ensuring timely reporting of adverse events to regulatory authorities
Charge Nurse, Operating Room
Childrens Nebraska Hospital
10.2023 - 12.2024
Managed the workflow of the overnight shift, including scheduling procedures, preparing for emergency surgical/trauma admits, assigning staff duties, and organizing and preparing the next day's caseload.
Clinical Case Manager
Monogram Health
04.2023 - 10.2023
Enrollment, assessment and ongoing case management of CKD patients
National Accounts Clinical Director
Fresenius Medical Care/Nxstage Medical
10.2019 - 04.2023
Expanded business and clinical operations with effective utilization of customer-focused, forward-thinking strategies
Coordinated solutions in collaboration with internal departments, advocating for customers' needs and managing swift corrections to identified concerns
Achieved profit and sales targets by optimizing competitive strategies and evolving seasonal plans
Managed client portfolios as single point of contact handling national account requests
Boosted interest in company offerings with special events and marketing initiatives
Implemented successful customer solutions based on accurate forecasting and targeted follow through on key issues
Ownership of clinical education for national account clients, driving initiatives down through the clinical level to foster growth and quality improvement
Facilitated Medical Office virtual training sessions for physicians and extenders
Collaborated with human factors team to develop new software upgrades in addition to building of new curriculum
Highly focused on the end user experience and ease of use
Clinic Manager
Fresenius Medical Care
Omaha, NE
04.2013 - 10.2019
Directed and conducted recruitment, hiring, and training of personnel
Protected patient data with secure records management system
Stayed at forefront of medical and technical advances, evaluating options and integrating useful solutions
Accomplished financial targets through sound administration of fiscal operations
Improved care delivery by monitoring performance and optimizing strategies
Oversight and management of research/trials taking place in facility
Coordinated effective interdepartmental collaboration through open communication between medical staff
Achieved program goals by effectively motivating and supervising medical, technical and clerical staff
Met coverage demands by establishing work schedules and assigning specific jobs
Collaborated with team members to meet daily demands and handle challenging projects
Served customers by going above-and-beyond to offer exceptional support for all needs
Helped team handle high-volume work by prioritizing tasks and organizing supplies
Maintained full compliance with legal, health, and safety regulations
Oversight of admissions including verification of insurance coverage
Responsible for management of monthly P&L equaling approximately $1 million in monthly revenue
Accommodated expansions, changes in clinical focus, and new policies by establishing adaptable standards
Handled staff concerns identified through personal meetings and routine rounds, developing targeted action plans to correct problems
Charge Nurse
Renal Advantage Inc./ Fresenius Medical Care
Omaha, NE
03.2007 - 04.2013
Operating efficiently by delegating assignments and monitoring staff performance against objectives
Organized regular training for staff to cover new policies, safety standards, and regulations
Advocated for patient needs with balanced approach incorporating evidence-based practices, outcome targets, and current unit capacities
Helped prevent medical injuries by reviewing charts and counseling staff on proper care
Adjusted nursing interventions by incorporating new information from evaluations and properly applying clinical expertise and judgment
Maintained staff schedules and adjusted workflows based on changing patient loads
Contributed to interdisciplinary team with abilities in assessment, planning, and implementation of healthcare goals
Managed patient admitting, transfers, and discharges for home dialysis unit
Maximized unit efficiency, keeping supplies and records well-organized for expected needs
Modified patients' treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and new physician orders
Conducted patient education for ESRD population including modality options and home dialysis training and support
Complete pediatric and adult acute dialysis treatments in ICU at multiple area hospitals, including on call coverage
Rendered and presented proposal for new clinic construction to corporate contacts
After approval, managed harmonization with all vendors, contractors and state entities
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
Claxton, GA
05.2006 - 02.2007
Treated patients with ESRD and managed plan of care alongside multidisciplinary team
Enhanced patient outcomes through careful monitoring of conditions and comprehensive support
Controlled infection risks
Modified patients' treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and new physician orders
Stabilized patients during emergencies with first aid and life support care
Administered medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects to quickly intervene in serious issues
Resolved or reduced patient symptoms with intramuscular, intravenous and oral medicines
Maintained full compliance with legal, health, and safety regulations
Collaborated with team members to meet daily demands and handle challenging projects
Helped team handle high-volume work by prioritizing tasks and organizing supplies
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Nebraska Wesleyan University
05.2018
Associates Degree - Nursing
South Georgia College
05.2006
Skills
Clinical Trial execution
Quality Improvement Initiatives
Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams
Operations and Program management
Medical Monitoring
Medical Affairs
Clinical supervision
Nursing/Clinical Education
Curriculum Development
Research and Development
References
Michelle Carver, 402-239-0594, Chief Nursing Officer, SVP Nursing and Clinical Services at Fresenius Medical Care
Kimberly Mausbach, 402-595-0072, Certified Renal Dietician, Fresenius Medical Care
Licensure Certifications
Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 12/31/26
Certified Nurse Medical Affairs Professional, Current