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Monika Harris

Houston,TX

Summary

Certified CPA - License #4085. Certified Monitor Technician, licensed Phlebotomist, and Laboratory Assistant with Clinical Research experience. Proven record of accomplishment in HCAHPS, ICH/GCP, NIH and FDA, accomplished through outstanding customer service, and teamwork. Assisted with scheduling staff and patients and documentation.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Lab Manager

Apex Mobile Clinical Research
02.2023 - Current
  • Oversee restocking and ordering of lab supplies and maintenance of facility/lab equipment, implement all policies, procedures and SOP's, Collecting and processing, and shipping of specimens
  • Primary liaison with central laboratories, local laboratories, and multiple vendors
  • Resolve query resolution related to central labs and local Jabs.

Clinical Research Coordinator

Mercury Research
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Obtained informed consent, per ICH/GCP and site SOP's
  • Pre-screen
  • Maintained drug accountability, logs and inventory of study product and supplies
  • Maintained subject logs throughout the study, responds to data clarification requests and queries in a timely manner
  • Scheduled study participant appointments and served as patient liaison to the PI and participating physicians


Phlebotomy/ Clinical Research

Dean's Professional Services
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Over the course of my time with this temporary agency I held three assignments. With a research company, I assisted with recruitment and performed informed consent, scheduled potential participants, and assisted the other coordinates with their daily work
  • At the other companies I ensured all field phlebotomy and specimens were collected accurately and timely.

Clinical Research Assistant

HD Research
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Under direct supervision of Covance or client data management systems I performed document review, query generation and resolution against established data review guidelines, under direct supervision of Covance or client data management systems
  • Recruited and interviewed subjects
  • Maintained accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects
  • Helped on clinical research studies as per study guidelines and protocol.

Phlebotomist

Houston Methodist Hospital
11.2020 - 02.2021
  • In an outpatient setting, I performed venipuncture on all ages of patients, processed specimens, assisted in documenting, sending and packaging specimens
  • Corresponded with the CLS on rapid test results and Covid-19 swabbing.

Phlebotomist Supervisor

Palmdale Hospital
08.2018 - 10.2020
  • Monitored activity in the laboratory, scheduled staff, organized inventory supplies and equipment, and liaise with other professionals in hospital
  • Completed QAP reports on all complaints, processed all timecards, maintained and organized phlebotomy statistics
  • Coordinated staffing and procedural issues with PM supervisor
  • Ensured phlebotomy service personnel maintained a positive client/patient-focused attitude
  • Worked closely with laboratory scientists and assisted with tasks as needed

EEG Monitor Technician/Phlebotomist Supervisor

Loma Linda University Medical Cntr.
01.2018 - 07.2019
  • Assisted resource coordinators and nurses in gathering data and information regarding patients' history, completed questionnaires
  • Responsible for operating electroencephalographs, informed the patient of test procedures and processes to alleviate concerns
  • Monitored patients during sleep cycles and performed pre-test consultation, recorded in the patients' medical history.

Clinical Research Lab Assistant/Lead Phlebotomist

Children's Hospital of Orange County
07.2015 - 12.2017
  • Responsible for collecting patient's information and input into the computer system
  • Coordinated with the research analyst assisting with outcomes data, and results
  • Worked collaboration with the IS department and research team in the production, testing, and implementation of the latest version of the Clinical Research System
  • Responsible for writing, performing, and tracking testing scripts related to the electronic data capture system for trials.

Telemetry Monitor Technician

San Bernardino County
01.2014 - 07.2016
  • Independently and continuously observed, interpreted, and documented patients' current and abnormal rhythms, rates, trends, and other pertinent information using cardiac telemetry, parameter and central monitor
  • Communicated changes in patients' rhythm, rate, and trends to licensed staff members, logged, and labeled the telemetry and central monitoring strips
  • Maintained and troubleshoot the telemetry station and central station equipment.

Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant

Medix Staffing Solutions Inc.
09.2012 - 09.2013
  • Performed specimen collection on patients from pediatric to geriatric
  • Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by the test order
  • Ensured all field phlebotomy and specimens are collected accurately and timely.

Education

High School Diploma -

San Andreas High School
San Bernardino, CA
06.2002

Skills

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Effective problem solving and communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Laboratory Equipment Operations and maintenance
  • Filing, transcribing, documenting and organizational skills
  • Competent in BLS, PALS
  • Excellent computer skills; Electronic Medical Record
  • Systems proficient: CERNER, MEDTECH and PROTOUCH, and EPIC
  • Certified in Basic Dysrhythmia Interpretation
  • Inventory Oversight
  • Logistics Coordination

Timeline

Lab Manager

Apex Mobile Clinical Research
02.2023 - Current

Clinical Research Coordinator

Mercury Research
01.2022 - 10.2022

Phlebotomy/ Clinical Research

Dean's Professional Services
06.2021 - 12.2021

Clinical Research Assistant

HD Research
03.2021 - 06.2021

Phlebotomist

Houston Methodist Hospital
11.2020 - 02.2021

Phlebotomist Supervisor

Palmdale Hospital
08.2018 - 10.2020

EEG Monitor Technician/Phlebotomist Supervisor

Loma Linda University Medical Cntr.
01.2018 - 07.2019

Clinical Research Lab Assistant/Lead Phlebotomist

Children's Hospital of Orange County
07.2015 - 12.2017

Telemetry Monitor Technician

San Bernardino County
01.2014 - 07.2016

Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant

Medix Staffing Solutions Inc.
09.2012 - 09.2013

High School Diploma -

San Andreas High School
Monika Harris