Sherrie Cummings
Clinical Research Professional
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Highly skilled and enthusiastic professional with more than 27 years experience in healthcare. Certified clinical research professional with 13 years clinical research experience which includes 3 years' experience as a nurse manager for a clinical research unit and most recently 3 years' experience managing a large academic research division. The ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of individuals and excellent interpersonal skills. Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and multitasking skills. Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility. Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations. Work effectively in fast-paced environments. Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Manager
Indiana University
09.2019 - Current
- Supervise over 65 clinical research staff (Research Nurses, Research Coordinators, Research Specialists, Research Techs, Research Assistants and Data Coordinators)
- Recruit, hire and train all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Implement leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility
- Evaluate protocol study designs and feasibility for subject population and determine staff and facility availability and resources
- Monitor enrollment goals and modify recruitment strategy as necessary
- Schedule and coordinate site qualification visits with sponsors
- Provide high level of direction and oversight for clinical research operations within division
- Work closely with senior leadership to develop and implement key initiatives to promote and support high quality research and patient care
- Assist staff and Principal Investigators with clinical study research activities as needed.
Nurse Manager
Indiana CTSI Clinical Research Center
06.2016 - 09.2019
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from all research nursing staff (7 full-time RNs, 1 full-time MA, 2 part-time RNs, 1 part-time LPN and 7 part-time student nurses).
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
- Administered performance evaluations and probationary reviews to assess nursing personnel.
- Primary point of contact for all Indiana University research Principal Investigators, staff and ancillary services utilizing Clinical Research Center.
- Review and approve all research studies being conducted in Clinical Research Center. In addition to creating physician orders and nursing flowsheets for each research study.
Clinical Research Nurse/Research Study Coordinator
Indiana University
02.2013 - 06.2016
- Worked as Clinical Research Nurse for Division of GI/Hepatology
- Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials in accordance with study timelines and budgets.
- Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
- Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
- Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals, and case report form requirements.
- Gathered, processed, and shipped lab specimens.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Clinical Research Nurse/Infusion Nurse
Diagnostic Rheumatology And Research
06.2010 - 02.2013
- Work as Clinical Research Nurse under direction of PI
- Actively involved in assigned clinical trials from start-up to close-out, including but not limited to development of source documentation for assigned trials, maintaining all regulatory documents (including IRB approvals), recruiting subjects for each assigned trial, manage subjects while enrolled in trials and enter all required data entry
- Work as Infusion nurse
Registered Nurse
Various Institutions
02.1996 - 06.2010
- For first 14 years of research career, worked as Registered Nurse in various areas of patient care. For example, Pediatric Nurse at Riley Children's Hospital, OR Nurse at Zollman Center and South Emerson Surgery Center, and Pain Management Nurse at Center for Pain Management
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University
Indianapolis, IN12.1995
Skills
- Communication/Interpersonal Skills
- Leadership/Direct Supervision
- Organizational Skills/Time and Priority Management
- Critical Thinking/Complex Problem-Solving
- Clinical Trials and Research
- Site Management
- Regulatory Requirements/Auditing
- Operational Procedures/Development
Certification
- SOCRA certified CCRP
- Completion of Institute for Supervising Excellence, 2018
- Completion of Leading at IU Competency Development series, 2022
Timeline
Clinical Research Manager
Indiana University
09.2019 - Current
Nurse Manager
Indiana CTSI Clinical Research Center
06.2016 - 09.2019
Clinical Research Nurse/Research Study Coordinator
Indiana University
02.2013 - 06.2016
Clinical Research Nurse/Infusion Nurse
Diagnostic Rheumatology And Research
06.2010 - 02.2013
Registered Nurse
Various Institutions
02.1996 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University
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