Sara Aguilar
El Paso,TX
Summary
Registered nurse for 29 years with experience in diverse health settings. Clinical Research Associate with 20 years monitoring experience in Single Patient IND and Phase 2 to Phase IV clinical studies.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center Of El Paso
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Performed Covid Vaccine administration following CDC Guidelines and UMC SOPs .
- Managed Daily Covid Vaccine Clinic activities from preparation, administration, and system entries of 25 to 300 vaccines per day.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Updated Covid Vaccine and Influenza Vaccine administrations in EMR and Imm-Trac systems to maintain records current.
- Trained new nurses and nursing assistants in proper vaccine techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols for Covid Vaccine Clinic.
Clinical Research Associate
IQVIA
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Reviewed clinical data, source documentation, case report forms and investigative site regulatory files to verify accuracy and completion for upcoming database locks, interim analysis deadlines, or study closure.
- Ensured patient safety, appropriate documentation of consent process, protocol compliance and data quality in EDC systems (CTMS, Medidata, Inform).
- Monitored safety of human subjects and oversaw consent procedures to comply with local and federal regulations.
- Monitored clinical studies in Dermatology, Rheumatology, and Neurology, including double blinded studies.
- Performed PSSV, SIV, IMV, and COVs as onsite or remote visits.
- Conducted approximately 10-15 PSSVs, 5-10 SIVs, 50-100 IMVs, and 5-10 COVS.
Clinical Research Associate
PRA Health Sciences
05.2000 - 01.2018
- Managed sites to conduct clinical trial in accordance with protocol, ICH/GCP, and regulatory requirements.
- Reviewed clinical data, source documentation, case report forms and investigative site regulatory files to verify accuracy and completion.
- Conducted pre-selection, initiation, Interim and close out monitoring visits per study management plan to verify study procedures, regulatory documents and data integrity.
- Monitored clinical studies in Pedi-Oncology, Oncology, Hematology, Neurology, and Gastroenterology from Single Patient IND, Phase 2 to Phase 4 clinical studies, including double blind, open label, dose escalation and cohort studies.
- Performed onsite or remote PSSV, SIV, IMV, and COV with breakdown of approximately 100-150 PSSVs, 75-100 SIVs, 300-500 IMVs, and 75-100 COVs.
Registered Nurse-Pediatric Call Center
St Peters University Hospital
05.1997 - 05.2000
- Triaged Non-Emergency health issues for pediatric patients during non office hours, nights and weekends or holidays .
- Utilized nursing process and diagnosis to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care per St Peter SOPs. and Call Center Management Plan.
- Educated patients and families on health topics, medications and treatments to increase understanding and improve health outcomes.
Registered Nurse
El Paso City County Health District
09.1992 - 01.1997
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care in Well Baby, PreNatal, Diabetes, Immunization and Travel Immunization Clinics and auditor for QA division.
Registered Nurse- Pediatric- Pedi Oncology
Providence Memorial Hospital
03.1992 - 08.1992
- Administered chemotherapy, blood products,
- Implemented nursing diagnosis care plan for quality patient care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05.1991
Skills
- Patient Eligibility Verification
- Protocol Adherence
- PI and Site Staff Training
- Informed Consent Review and Compliance
- ICH GCP Compliance
- Adverse Event and SAE Management
- Source Data Verification and Quality Control
- Monitoring Visits (Pre, SIV, IMV, and COV)
- Managing Deadlines and Database Locks
- Team Coordination
- Site Management
- Experience with various clinical research systems (Medidata, Inform, CTMS)
Languages
- Spanish: Proficient in verbal and reading; intermediate level in writing.
Certification
- CPR Training - expires 3/2025
- Registered Nurse License - expires 1/2024
- Member of ACRP
Additional Information
- Double-Blind Studies aprox 3-5 studies
- Open Label Studies aprox 5-7 studies
- Cohort Studies aprox 5-10 studies
- Dose Escalation Studies aprox 5-10 studies
- Single Pt IND-1 study
- Phase 2 Studies-aprox 15-25 studies
- Phase 3 Studies-aprox 50-75 studies
- Phase 4 Studies-aprox 5-10 studies
- PSSV performed aprox 50-100
- SIV performed- aprox 50-100
- IMV performed aprox 500-750
- COV performed aprox 50-100
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center Of El Paso
03.2021 - 05.2022
Clinical Research Associate
IQVIA
01.2019 - 02.2021
Clinical Research Associate
PRA Health Sciences
05.2000 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse-Pediatric Call Center
St Peters University Hospital
05.1997 - 05.2000
Registered Nurse
El Paso City County Health District
09.1992 - 01.1997
Registered Nurse- Pediatric- Pedi Oncology
Providence Memorial Hospital
03.1992 - 08.1992
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At El Paso