Samantha Marie LaPorta
Mount Pleasant,SC
Summary
Experienced research coordinator successful in clinical trial management. Motivated to work with patients and provide excellent research experience. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator
Institute of Psychiatry (MUSC)
08.2022 - Current
- Lead research coordinator responsible for managing several clinical trials within the Brain Stimulation Division with duties including eIRB regulatory management, recruitment, and overall completion of research trials
- Experienced with consenting, scheduling, and working with patients participating in trials investigating the use of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for a wide variety of psychiatric conditions including major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, insomnia, alcohol use disorder, and mild cognitive impairment
- Trained in the administration of clinical assessments (MINI International Neuropsychiatric Interview, Hamilton Depression Rating Scale, Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale) cognitive tests (Montreal Cognitive Assessment, National Institute of Health Tool Box), and physiological measures including startle reflex, electroencephalography (EEG), electrocardiography (ECG), and electrodermal activity (EDA).
- Certified in the administration of (rTMS) for all sessions.
- Assist with the hiring and training of incoming staff on rTMS, psychophysiology, and research procedures
Service Coordinator
Peek-A-Boo Early Intervention
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Worked with over 100 families through South Carolina’s Early Intervention Program focused on assisting children ages 0-3 with developmental delays and disabilities
- Responsible for creating and coordinating a plan in collaboration with the family and other health professionals to determine their developmental strengths and needs in the program
- Served as the liaison between families and their care providers to provide referrals and to ensure the child was receiving appropriate care and meeting their goals
- Promoted to Lead Service Coordinator due to exceptional feedback from performance review; in charge of training and supervising incoming staff on procedures and guidelines
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC05.2021
Associate’s degree -
Horry Georgetown Technical College
05.2019
Skills
- Documentation Management
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Proficient in Redcap
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time management abilities
- Clinical trial expertise
Timeline
Program Coordinator
Institute of Psychiatry (MUSC)
08.2022 - Current
Service Coordinator
Peek-A-Boo Early Intervention
09.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
College of Charleston
Associate’s degree -
Horry Georgetown Technical College
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