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Nayrelis Alfonso

Miami,USA

Summary

Graduate student in Public Health with a concentration in health equity and epidemiology, bringing nine years of experience in the medical field. Skilled in biology, data analysis, and patient care, with proven experience managing clinical research and community health initiatives. Committed to applying healthcare expertise and public health training to advance research and prepare for a career as a physician assistant.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Associate 2

University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
12.2024 - Current
  • Oversee 18+ active research studies, including clinical trials and qualitative projects, working closely with Principal Investigators to maintain protocol compliance and study integrity.
  • Screen participants across multiple oncology studies by reviewing medical records, pathology reports, and lab results, gaining experience with diverse cancer types and related medical terminology.
  • Perform phlebotomy and handle biospecimens, including blood draws, labeling, centrifugation, processing, and transport, while following biosafety protocols.
  • Improve study retention by re-engaging patients from University of Miami’s Consent-to-Contact list and through community outreach, strengthening follow-up and enrollment.
  • Review Gleason scores, PSA, and TSA levels to assess eligibility and monitor for potential adverse responses in prostate cancer studies.
  • Create recruitment materials and use bilingual outreach (English/Spanish) to expand participation among diverse communities.
  • Prepare and manage submissions for IRB, HIPAA, HSRO, and DSMC to keep studies compliant and reduce delays or deviations.
  • Build and maintain REDCap databases, setting up surveys, logic, and exports for accurate and efficient data collection.
  • Assist with qualitative research by documenting focus groups, coding themes, and running basic analysis in Excel, SPSS, and R.
  • Provide guidance to junior staff and lead select studies, keeping projects on track and meeting deadlines.

Health Care Assistant

University of Utah
09.2023 - 07.2024
  • Answered patient call lights and delivered appropriate assistance after identifying needs and issues
  • Recorded vital signs and compiled health histories by asking questions and noting current medications
  • Dressed wounds, helped with procedures, and replenished room supplies
  • Notified physicians and nurses of notable changes in patient condition
  • Exercised patients with restricted mobility to prevent muscle atrophy

Authorization Department Supervisor

Applied ABC
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Overseeing the work of the authorization department team members, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure efficient and accurate performance
  • Collected and recorded patient data for analysis
  • Reviewing and assessing authorization requests submitted by employees, clients, or customers to determine their validity, completeness, and compliance with the organization's policies
  • Collaborating with other departments such as Finance, Human Resources, or Compliance to ensure alignment and smooth coordination of authorization-related activities and resolve interdepartmental issues

Certified Nursing Assistant

University of Miami- Bascom Palmer
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Displayed strong clinical skills in assessing vital signs, performing glucose checks, and providing pre- and post-operative care
  • Assisted with patient intake to gather health histories
  • Adhered to safety guidelines; completed the hospital's competencies
  • Ensured the accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining thorough patient records and updating the healthcare team on patients' status
  • Complied with HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions

Education

Master of Arts (M.A.) - Public Health

Boston University
10.2025

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Health Sciences

Miami Dade College

Skills

  • Lab operations
  • Participant recruitment
  • Research and analysis
  • Literature reviews
  • Progress reporting
  • Project management

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • BLS/CPR
  • Principles of Clinical Pharmacology 2024-2025
  • GCP for Clinical Trials with Investigational Drugs and Medical Devices (U.S. FDA Focus)
  • Good Clinical Practice and ICH (GCP)
  • Group 1: Biomedical Researchers
  • Group 2: Social-Behavioral-Educational Researchers
  • Informed Consent Course for Social and Behavioral Research Investigators
  • Stem Cell Research Oversight
  • Academic Research Foundations: Quantitative (LinkedIn Learning)
  • Descriptive Healthcare Analytics in R (LinkedIn Learning)
  • The Data Science of Healthcare, Medicine, and Public Health (LinkedIn Learning)


Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary

Timeline

Research Associate 2

University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
12.2024 - Current

Health Care Assistant

University of Utah
09.2023 - 07.2024

Authorization Department Supervisor

Applied ABC
01.2023 - 09.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

University of Miami- Bascom Palmer
09.2022 - 01.2023

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Health Sciences

Miami Dade College

Master of Arts (M.A.) - Public Health

Boston University

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Miami Dade College

Research

Boston University School of Public Health, Nourishing Mothers: A Fair Start Policy, Contributed to the development of a policy proposal addressing food insecurity among low-income pregnant individuals in Louisiana. Conducted interviews with health professionals to gather insights on food insecurity and its impact. Focused on expanding Medicaid-covered nutritional services and automatic WIC enrollment for Medicaid-enrolled pregnant mothers. Analyzed food insecurity prevalence and health risks, particularly in Black and Hispanic populations, and identified solutions to improve access to nutritional services. Assisted in creating policy recommendations, conducting literature reviews, and developing a monitoring and evaluation system to assess the policy's impact.

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