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Raquel Williams

Tucker,GA

Summary

Adaptive Clinical Research Data Professional whose desire is to contribute towards the future of medicine through clinical research. My primary therapeutic expertise is in Cellular Therapy, more specifically, Solid Tumor, Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Multiple Myeloma. I have the capacity to recognize recurring data issues and analyze the cause to reach a resolution. I can function independently with limited supervision and/or with a team. Initiative-taking and creatively driven to impact quality care of clinical trial subjects. With my knowledge in Oncology, I can certainly attribute quality results to your organization. I am thrilled to acquire new skills that will make me a valuable resource in the workplace. Additionally, I look forward to building and bridging the gap in health disparity while contributing to the culture of perpetual learning and meaningful collaboration.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Recruitment Specialist

Alcanza Clinical Research
01.2024 - Current
  • Acts as the primary contact for new and existing patients, orchestrating appointments, and addressing study-related inquiries
  • Manages approximately 80+ outbound calls a day
  • Employs the company's screening process to recruit and pre-screen study participants
  • Contributes to study enrollment goals by cross-screening patients for multiple studies
  • Understand and apply study protocol criteria, visit schedules, and compensation guidelines
  • Conducts pre-screen conversations utilizing sponsor/trial specific pre-screen questionnaire to evaluate potential eligibility for a clinical trial
  • Schedule eligible patients for on-site visits, meticulously documenting transportation or special accommodation needs
  • Maintain confidentiality of patient protected health information
  • Ensures compliance with FDA/GCP/HIPAA guidelines

Clinical Research Data Coordinator

Actalent
06.2023 - 11.2023
  • Ensured all protocol procedures and ordered and completed as specified by protocol.
  • Abstracted data from the medical record and completes paper and electronic CRFs including responding to any requests for data clarification.
  • Optimized the safety of research subjects by ensuring any adverse events (AE) are appropriately reported to the sponsor, study team and institution according to protocol and regulatory requirements.
  • Point person to receive AE notification from study team and ensures AE is followed up and/or resolved, as applicable.
  • Scheduled and participated in interim monitoring visits (IMV) for source data verification (SDV).
  • Reviewed monitoring reports for assigned studies, determines any discrepancies, and resolves outstanding data issues identified by the monitor.
  • Ensured all patients, for assigned studies, are entered into the CTMS according to COH policies and status is correct.
  • Assisted Clinical Research Billing (CRB) with resolving outstanding data issues or inquiries for financial concerns.
  • Participated in the validation of the Epic treatment plans and CTMS calendars for assigned studies.
  • Sorted and processed incoming reports before putting data into processing software.

CLINICAL RESEARCH DATA COORDINATOR

Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University
05.2021 - 06.2023
  • Served as lead Data Coordinator of 8 Cellular Therapy assigned studies while developing strong working relationships across departments to resolve data issues.
  • Worked with principal investigator(s) and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
  • Executed and coordinated daily clinical research activities according to CRA's, CRC's, SOP's, GCP's, and NIH/ICH guidelines.
  • Reviewed and analyzed information from medical records (clinic notes, pathology reports, radiology reports patient questionnaires, etc.).
  • Independently responsible for all aspects of clinical data management including creation and collection of source documents, completion of case report forms, and tracking and reporting of serious adverse events.
  • Accurately captured and entered data into clinical trial databases as necessary, and within timeliness set by study Sponsors and/or CTO.
  • Reviewed CRF completion guidelines, monitoring plans and clinical monitoring reports for accuracy and completeness.
  • Presented CRF and Discrepancy Management at Investigator Meetings when requested.
  • Completed Soft Lock and Hard Lock of the database prior to the completion of the study after rigorous QC of data.
  • Ensured the timeliness of projects for clinical trials from Study Start-Up to Close Out.
  • Prepared, collected, and ensured all data is available prior to pharmaceutical representative for CRO visit.
  • Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials in accordance with study timelines and budgets.

TAX EXAMING TECHNICIAN

Internal Revenue Service, IRS
08.2020 - 01.2021
  • Requested and reviewed taxpayers' records to verify claims and resolve inquiries that occurred during initial review.
  • Processed tax payments, set up payment plans and worked with delinquent taxpayers to resolve issues.
  • Researched corrective actions to close a case, such as adjusting taxpayer's account, recomputing tax liability, and preparing manual refunds with 98% accuracy.
  • Detected violations of tax law and cases requiring examination determinations or legal determinations of the tax codes.
  • Sent correspondence to resolve auditing issues from non-compliance to verify by supplying documentation.
  • Communicated results of audits to taxpayers and taxpayers' representatives.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.

CASE WORKER, DISASTER RELIEF MEMBER

Red Cross
06.2019 - 05.2020
  • Collaborated with team members to prevent and prepare for emergencies/disaster relief.
  • Educated and conducted over 200 community members on fire disaster relief and how to prepare for natural disasters.
  • Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs.
  • Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
  • Assessed and evaluated clients' needs, determined eligibility for services, and developed individualized plans.
  • Created report of findings and presented to supervisor at close of internship.
  • Acquired deeper knowledge of how to interact with clients, appreciation for diverse cultures and perspectives, and a sense of one's responsibility to community and service.
  • Maintained high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines, and recommendations.

LIVER TRANSPALNT PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN

UAB Medicine
10.2012 - 11.2014
  • Assisted physicians and/or nurses with special procedures and examinations as defined on competency checklist.
  • Collaborated with members of the health care team in coordinating and implementing plans for liver transplant patient care.
  • Participated in rounds/meetings in relation to care of the transplant patient.
  • Observed, collected, and documented patient information obtained while providing care and promptly reported significant changes from baseline to RN.
  • Provided care/treatments to patients as outlined in plan of care including, but not limited to, measurement of vital signs, height and weight, specimen collection, skin preps/scrubs, catheter care, capillary blood glucose checks, simple wound care, ROM exercises and postural drainage.
  • Checked and completed required logs and equipment such as refrigerator logs, eyewash logs, emergency/crash carts, suction, and other required checks.
  • Reinforced routine teaching given to patients by RN or Physician and document patient understanding of instructions.
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Used principles of growth and development to provide age-specific treatment and care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Administration

Fresno State University
Fresno, CA

Clinical Research

Clinical Research Fastrack

Skills

  • People Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Change Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Detail Orientation
  • Data Analysis
  • Clinical Trials Research
  • Good Clinical Practice
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Protocol Adherence
  • Coachable

Certification

  • HIPAA Certification, 2023
  • Good Clinical Practice Certificate, 2023
  • Mayo Clinic Dangerous Goods Training, 2023
  • CPR/AED + First Aid Certification, 2023

Affiliations

  • Member: College of Health and Human Services Honors Program
  • Member: University Student Union Board of Directors
  • Nominated for the President's & Dean's Medalist Award for the College of Health & Human Services
  • Question. Persuade. Refer. (QPR) Institute – Suicide Prevention
  • Central California SPCA Volunteer

Timeline

Patient Recruitment Specialist

Alcanza Clinical Research
01.2024 - Current

Clinical Research Data Coordinator

Actalent
06.2023 - 11.2023

CLINICAL RESEARCH DATA COORDINATOR

Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University
05.2021 - 06.2023

TAX EXAMING TECHNICIAN

Internal Revenue Service, IRS
08.2020 - 01.2021

CASE WORKER, DISASTER RELIEF MEMBER

Red Cross
06.2019 - 05.2020

LIVER TRANSPALNT PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN

UAB Medicine
10.2012 - 11.2014

Bachelor of Science - Health Administration

Fresno State University

Clinical Research

Clinical Research Fastrack
  • HIPAA Certification, 2023
  • Good Clinical Practice Certificate, 2023
  • Mayo Clinic Dangerous Goods Training, 2023
  • CPR/AED + First Aid Certification, 2023
Raquel Williams