Paola Cruz
College Point
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Research Coordinator with extensive experience, adept at enhancing patient recruitment and optimizing data collection processes. Proven track record in managing Phase 1 oncology trials, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering team collaboration. Skilled in electronic medical records and committed to maintaining patient safety and quality assurance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator
Perlmutter Health Ctr
New York
06.2025 - Current
- Coordinates oncology clinical trials from research planning, and throughout the conduct of clinical trials.
- Performs study coordination tasks under the direction of the principal investigator or treating investigator, under the supervision of the CTO management or leadership.
- Works closely with the Oncology Clinical Research Nurses (CRNs), Oncology Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs), Data Coordinator Unit (DCU) staff, and other CTO and PCC staff to ensure patient safety, overall compliance in the conduct of the study, and adherence to the approved study protocol, and quality clinical trial data collection.
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator, Phase 1 Oncology
Columbia University Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center
New York
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Adhered to Good Clinical Practices, FDA guidelines, local regulations, and CPDM Standard Operating Procedures.
- Improved patient recruitment rate by 25% in six months by communicating well with potential patients, healthcare professionals, sponsors, and research office personnel.
- Managed five clinical trials simultaneously, involving over 30 participants.
- Accelerated trial completion time by 20% by implementing streamlined data collection processes.
- Enhanced data accuracy by 30% by optimizing lab protocols and procedures.
Clinical Research Coordinator II, Phase 1 Oncology
Clinical Protocol and Data Management (CPDM)
New York
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Contributed to internal initiatives, standard operating procedures, and demonstrated agility and adaptability.
- Represented CUIMC at meetings, conferences, and investigator meetings, contributing to study activation.
- Provide constructive feedback, participate in protocol development and review, and mentor and assist junior team members.
Clinical Research Coordinator I, Phase 1 Oncology
Clinical Protocol and Data Management (CPDM)
New York
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Collected and maintained data, managed adverse events, oversaw monitoring visits, and handled study-related queries.
- Prepare and managed study-related procedures efficiently, including scheduling, data entry, file organization, and preparation for site visits and audits.
- Developed and maintained effective relationships with study monitors to ensure clear communication of project goals and requirements.
Medical Assistant
iCrowd Solutions
New York
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Improved testing efficiency by 30% through rapid antigen and PCR testing with Accula device
- Collected and stored specimens according to established procedures
- Managed a daily patient intake of over 50, ensuring efficient workflow
Administrative Assistant
Academic Resource Center, School of General Studies
New York
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Helped alert students to additional resources available to them, such as Individual Consultations and workshops
- Prepared and modified documents including reports, drafts, and emails
- Improved scheduling efficiency by 20% through calendar optimization and task prioritization
Community service and volunteer
Columbia University
New York
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Offered support and shared academic resources to a mentee
- Improved academic performance by 15% by implementing innovative curriculum strategies and leading campus programs
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Medical Humanities
Columbia University
New York, NY05.2022
Associate of Arts - Journalism
LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY01.2018
Skills
- EPIC Access
- Interactive Response Technology
- Patient recruitment
- Clinical trial management billing
- Oncology Studies
- Data collection
- Lab Protocol Optimization
- Adverse Event Reporting
- SAE Reporting
- Electronic Medical Records
- EDC Systems (Medidata)
- Phase 1 trials
- Regulatory compliance
- Study protocol development
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Quality assurance
- Patient safety
- Protocol development
- Good clinical practices
Languages
- English, Proficient
- Tagalog, Native
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator
Perlmutter Health Ctr
06.2025 - Current
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator, Phase 1 Oncology
Columbia University Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center
03.2025 - 06.2025
Clinical Research Coordinator II, Phase 1 Oncology
Clinical Protocol and Data Management (CPDM)
03.2023 - 03.2025
Clinical Research Coordinator I, Phase 1 Oncology
Clinical Protocol and Data Management (CPDM)
03.2022 - 03.2023
Administrative Assistant
Academic Resource Center, School of General Studies
01.2021 - 12.2021
Medical Assistant
iCrowd Solutions
12.2020 - 01.2022
Community service and volunteer
Columbia University
04.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Medical Humanities
Columbia University
Associate of Arts - Journalism
LaGuardia Community College
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