Hi, I’m
Parissa Shayesteh
San Diego,CA
Summary
Versatile clinical research professional with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, and highly organized and thorough with good planning and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
American Red Cross and American Heart Association CPR, Heart CPR
BLS Instructor
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Independently instruct CPR/AED/First Aid and BLS courses in accordance with American Red Cross and American Heart Association curriculum
- Implement hands-on activities in practicing CPR and refine students’ skills in preparation for emergency situations
- Conduct classroom lectures while demonstrating life-saving skills using proper technique and correct use of medical devices
- Encourage student critical thinking and discussion during courses
- Observe and evaluate students’ performance while providing appropriate feedback on taught skill-set
- Ensure timely completion of reports and certification documents.
UC San Diego, AVRC
Clinical Research Coordinator
09.2022 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Assisted clinical research team in conducting AstraZeneca COVID-19 clinical trial study visits
- Collaborated in professional manager with Principal Investigator’s, project managers, coordinators, phlebotomist, site staff, and patients actively on study
- Collected and evaluated adverse events, medically attended events, and concomitant medications
- Scheduled and coordinated follow-up visits for over 300 active AstraZeneca patients
- Retained all study records in accordance with sponsor requirements and university policies and procedures.
Melanoma and Thyroid, UC San Diego, Moores Cancer Center
Clinical Research Manager
01.2018 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Provided work direction as senior lead coordinator and assisted supervisor in maintaining efficient medical research team
- Collaborated in professional manner with nurses, PAs, physicians, coordinators, project managers, and sponsors
- Responsible in collecting, evaluating, and interpreting routine standard lab tests on human subjects (i.e
- Blood tests, vital signs)
- Demonstrated understanding of medical terminology for screening and recruitment of clinical trial patients
- Monitored study patients while on treatment phase of each protocol to ensure patient safety and adherence to study
- Collected lab test results, CT/MRI/bone scan/x-ray results, pathology/operative reports, discharge summaries, physicians’ notes, and outside medical records in order to extract patient data and record data in approved format for study purposes
- Retained all study records in accordance with sponsor requirements and university policies and procedures
- Performed shipping and handling of specimens required per protocol.
SRA2-Melanoma and Thyroid, UC San Diego, Moores Cancer Center
Clinical Research Coordinator
06.2016 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Provided work direction as lead coordinator and assisted supervisor in maintaining efficient medical research team
- Assisted Project Manager with research start-up procedures which included study feasibility questionnaires, study activation, and qualification procedures
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary disease teams, PAs, nurses, physicians, and coordinators
- Screened patients for eligibility, initiated treatment plans, collected specimens, and oriented participating physicians
- Prepared and participated in audits conducted by industry, national cooperative group or Clinical Trials Office
- Monitored patients on study and collected information pertaining to adverse events and medications on study and during follow-up visits
- Managed 18 clinical trials in accordance with state and federal guidelines
- Maintained accurate and complete clinical research files
- Attended investigator meetings as required or requested by Principal Investigator.
Melanoma and Thyroid, UC San Diego, Moores Cancer Center
Clinical Research Coordinator SRA
05.2015 - 05.2016
Job overview
- Coordinated and monitored conduction of clinical trials under supervision of principal investigator and in accordance with good clinical practice (GCP) guidelines
- Managed patient care which included screening for patient eligibility, data collection and analysis, ensuring protocol compliance, adverse drug reaction reports, monitoring patient treatment and toxicities, laboratory and specimen submission, and maintenance of accurate and complete clinical research files
- Ensured confidentiality of subjects is respected and protected
- Managed twelve clinical research projects simultaneously
- Demonstrated ability in interpreting laboratory values to determine patient eligibility and potential toxicities
- Assessed and interviewed each patient to determine toxicities related to protocol management
- Demonstrated experience working with FDA policies regulating clinical trials
- Prepared and reviewed documents submitted to institutional review board (IRB)
- Assisted Regulatory Department with human subject’s submissions, renewals, and safety reports.
Gaia Medical Institute
Clinical Research Assistant
09.2014 - 04.2015
Job overview
- Screened research subjects for eligibility in clinical research projects
- Assisted clinical team with all aspects of protocol management
- Assisted with research protocol compliance, adverse events, and monitor patient’s treatment
- Collected laboratory specimens per protocol requirements
- Assisted with actual clinical research activities by collecting and recording pertinent data collection
- Obtained blood, urine, and saliva samples; in addition to filing and record keeping.
Dr. Jayant Ghiara, University of California
Undergraduate Instructional Apprentice
03.2014 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Biological Sciences
- Course: BILD1-The Cell
- Conducted weekly discussion sections and office hours
- Attended all lecture sessions and all instructional assistant meetings scheduled by instructor
- Lead review sessions, proctored and graded exams
- Responsible for grading attendance and participation for students enrolled in discussion section.
Education
UCSD Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program, San Diego, CA
Certification
06.2021
UCSD, San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Science from Human Biology
06.2014
Skills
- Advanced skills in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Velos
- Strong working experience and knowledge with numerous research protocol
- Exceptional knowledge of medical and scientific terminology
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills
Publications
Borradori L, Sutton B, Shayesteh P, Daniels G. Rescue therapy with anti-programmed cell death protein 1 inhibitors of advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and basosquamous carcinoma: preliminary experience in five cases. Br J Dermatol. 2016 Dec; 175(6):1382-1386. PMID: 27059424
Timeline
BLS Instructor
American Red Cross and American Heart Association CPR, Heart CPR
03.2023 - Current
Clinical Research Coordinator
UC San Diego, AVRC
09.2022 - 02.2023
Clinical Research Manager
Melanoma and Thyroid, UC San Diego, Moores Cancer Center
01.2018 - 06.2020
Clinical Research Coordinator
SRA2-Melanoma and Thyroid, UC San Diego, Moores Cancer Center
06.2016 - 01.2018
Clinical Research Coordinator SRA
Melanoma and Thyroid, UC San Diego, Moores Cancer Center
05.2015 - 05.2016
Clinical Research Assistant
Gaia Medical Institute
09.2014 - 04.2015
Undergraduate Instructional Apprentice
Dr. Jayant Ghiara, University of California
03.2014 - 06.2014
UCSD Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program
Certification
UCSD
Bachelor of Science from Human Biology
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