Sarah Long, RN
Gainesville
Summary
Efficient and focused professional in clinical research management. Known for high productivity and ability to complete tasks efficiently, ensuring timely project advancements. Skilled in patient recruitment strategies, regulatory compliance, and data analysis. Excel at communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to drive successful outcomes in complex research environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Trial Manager
University of Florida
01.2016 - 04.2025
- Directed team of 15 staff members, overseeing day-to-day clinical research operations for Cardiology and Rheumatology divisions
- Managed research infrastructure and executed clinical trials, including program planning, process improvements, and staff hiring, training, and supervision
- Developed and contributed to preparation of study documents, including protocols, informed consent forms, and other essential study materials
- Conducted and oversaw clinical trials, ensuring protocol adherence and timely adverse event reporting
- Evaluated clinical trial protocols for feasibility and compliance with regulatory guidelines
- Monitored clinical research for subject safety, data reliability, and regulatory compliance through audits and reviews.
- Collaborated with sponsors and investigators to carry out efficient and fully compliant research trials.
- Conducted screening interviews to determine eligibility of possible subjects.
- Collected, processed and delivered specimens from trial participants.
Clinical Research Coordinator
University of Florida
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Managed and coordinated >100+ clinical research studies, ensuring strict adherence to protocols, regulatory requirements, and ethical guidelines
- Collaborated closely with principal investigators and research teams to facilitate smooth operations and achieve timely study milestones
- Conducted participant assessments, data collection, and specimen handling during study visits, maintaining meticulous and organized study records
- Obtained specimens, vital signs, and performed clinical assessments under direct supervision of Principal Investigator
- Prepared for and actively participated in sponsor/internal research study audits and inspections
- Monitored departmental clinical research activities to ensure human subjects' safety, data reliability, and regulatory compliance through regular audits and reviews.
Neurosurgical Intensive Care RN
Shands at the University of Florida
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Provided critical care to patients with brain tumors, strokes, and diseases of brain that require surgery
- Closely monitored acute conditions, including O2sats, heart rates and rhythms, blood pressure control, arterial line management, ventricle pressure monitoring, and titration of infusions and conscious sedation drugs
- Monitored I/Os
- Responsible for total patient care and treatment from medication to wound care
- Collected lab specimens and prepared them for lab testing
- Assisted doctors with bedside invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL05.2014
Associates of Science in Nursing -
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL05.2004
Skills
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Study design
- Document Review
- Good Clinical Practices
- EDCs (Medidata, REDCap, Medrio, Veeva Vault)
- EMR
- OnCore Clinical Trial Systems
- CTMS Systems (SIP, CCDC, IQVIA)
- Training and mentoring
- Clinical trial management
- Team leadership
- Sponsor collaboration
- Staff training
- Clinical trial oversight
Training
- ICH GCP
- Human Subject Protection
- FDA Regulations (21CFR Part 50,54,56,132)
- HIPPA Regulations
- Dangerous Goods Training
- Shipping of Biohazard Materials
Therapeutic Areas
- Cardiology
- Neurosurgery
- Neurology
- Precision Medicine
- Rheumatology
- Oncology
- Autologous Cell Therapy
- Allogeneic Cell Therapy
Timeline
Clinical Trial Manager
University of Florida
01.2016 - 04.2025
Clinical Research Coordinator
University of Florida
01.2010 - 01.2016
Neurosurgical Intensive Care RN
Shands at the University of Florida
01.2004 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Santa Fe College
Associates of Science in Nursing -
Santa Fe College
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