SHAWNEE CARPENTER
Registered Nurse
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced Senior Research Nurse with solid background in conducting medical research in various clinical settings. Strong nursing skills with expertise in data collection, analysis and reporting. Detail-oriented with excellent coordination and organizational skills. Committed to delivering safe, high-quality care to patients.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR RESEARCH NURSE
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
Houston , TX
2020.09 - 2024.08
- Ensured effective management of assigned myeloma research protocols within the Lymphoma/Myeloma Department
- Facilitated communication between researchers, sponsors, and participants.
- Provided education and counseling to participants regarding study-related procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of all research activities.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Assessed patient eligibility for participation in clinical studies.
- Monitored, documented, and reported adverse events to the Institutional Review Board.
SENIOR RESEARCH NURSE
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
Houston , TX
2019.12 - 2020.03
- Coordinated and implemented nursing care functions within structural heart research projects
- Recruited, screened, and enrolled potential study participants
- Facilitated communication between researchers, sponsors, and participants
- Provided education and counseling to participants regarding study-related procedures.
RESEARCH NURSE
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
Houston , TX
2015.04 - 2019.11
- Coordinated and conducted Electrophysiology research projects and related activities
- Submitted projects to IRB for approval and maintained regulatory documentation
- Screened and enrolled patients for research projects and cardiac device implantation
- Recorded data and maintained research databases and related records
- Coordinated care and ongoing follow up of cardiac device patients
REGISTERED NURSE
HOUSTON CARDIOVASCULAR ASSOCIATES
Houston , TX
1999.10 - 2015.04
- Triaged incoming patient calls and communicated patient needs with physician to determine plan of care
- Assisted physician with office clinic, performed patient assessments, electrocardiograms and pacemaker interrogations
- Educated patients and scheduled diagnostic testing, cardiac catheterizations and interventional procedures
- Pre-certified necessary testing, hospital stays and prescriptions with insurance companies
- Utilized electronic medical records system and remote pacemaker websites
NURSE COORDINATOR
MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
Houston , TX
1998.11 - 1999.10
- Responsible for the coordination, facilitation and evaluation of patient care on the Surgical Intermediate Care Unit
- Directed and provided guidance to licensed and ancillary staff ensuring quality care to a wide variety of patients
- Provided professional nursing care consistent with patient acuity and standards of practice
CHARGE NURSE
SISTERS OF CHARITY ST. PATRICK HOSPITAL
Lake Charles , LA
1996.02 - 1998.10
- Supervised and implemented patient care on orthopedic/neurology unit
- Assessed patients, communicated with physicians and staff concerning patient needs, made assignments and delegated staff responsibilities
- Ensured quality patient care with clear inter-shift communications and accurate documentation of patient care
- Initiated problem solving strategies with co-workers to facilitate quality patient outcomes
CHARGE NURSE
CPC SAN LUIS REY HOSPITAL
Encinitas , CA
1994.04 - 1996.01
- Supervised unit staff of adolescent residential treatment center
- Interacted with patients in group and individual settings while assessing condition and progress
- Evaluated patient responses and progress
- Communicated patient information to physicians and staff
- Administered medications and implemented nursing measures as needed
Education
ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING - RN
PALOMAR COLLEGE
San Marcos, CA12.1993
Skills
- Clinical Trial Management
- Protocol Compliance
- Data collection and management
- Patient Education
- Good Clinical Practice
- Trial Screening
- Effective Communication
- Informed Consent Process
- Adverse Event Reporting
- Team Collaboration
Professionalorganizations
- Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA), 02/01/25
- International Association of Clinical Research Nurses (IACRN), 05/29/25
Licenseandcertification
- RN, Texas Board of Nursing, 655473, 06/30/25
- CCRP, Society of Clinical Research Associates-Certified Clinical Research Professional, 02/01/25
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, 05/31/26
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Certification
- Certified Clinical Research Professional, SOCRA
Timeline
SENIOR RESEARCH NURSE
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
2020.09 - 2024.08
SENIOR RESEARCH NURSE
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
2019.12 - 2020.03
RESEARCH NURSE
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
2015.04 - 2019.11
REGISTERED NURSE
HOUSTON CARDIOVASCULAR ASSOCIATES
1999.10 - 2015.04
NURSE COORDINATOR
MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
1998.11 - 1999.10
CHARGE NURSE
SISTERS OF CHARITY ST. PATRICK HOSPITAL
1996.02 - 1998.10
CHARGE NURSE
CPC SAN LUIS REY HOSPITAL
1994.04 - 1996.01
ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING - RN
PALOMAR COLLEGE
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