Stephanie Steen, MSN, RN, CCRP
Smyrna,TN
Summary
Compassionate clinical informatics and research nurse specialist with extensive experience integrating technology into clinical practice, leading multidisciplinary initiatives, and developing patient-centered digital solutions. Licensed registered nurse in Tennessee and a member of the nurse licensure compact. Committed to optimizing healthcare delivery by collaborating across teams to address technology challenges, streamline workflows, and apply data analytics to improve clinical operations, patient outcomes, and staff efficiency.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Nurse Specialist 3
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
01.2025 - Current
- Foster effective communication channels among investigators, research staff, sponsors, participants, and professional organization representatives to advocate for human subjects.
- Implement and plan recruitment procedures for potential participants.
- Coordinate all aspects of trial enrollment, managing screening, randomization, and completion phases effectively.
- Conduct follow-up communications with participants to maintain study retention rates.
- Collaborate in quality control initiatives and assurance protocols to enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction.
- Engage with research team to develop and refine study flow sheets, ensuring clarity and efficiency in data collection.
- Respond to inquiries from data manager to support effective data management and retention.
- Contribute to effective communication strategies by actively participating in meetings and conference calls. Fostered collaboration among team members to achieve project objectives.
- Implement compliance measures to align with established protocols and support research and clinical goals.
- Adhere to outlined protocols to ensure compliance with study-related procedures.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation and communication with sponsors.
Research Nurse Specialist II
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
08.2016 - 06.2025
- Facilitated advocacy for human subjects by establishing and maintaining communication with investigators, research staff, sponsors, participants, and representatives of professional organizations.
- Implement and plan recruitment procedures for potential participants.
- Coordinated all aspects of trial enrollment, managing screening, randomization, and completion phases effectively.
- Conducted follow-up communications with participants to maintain study retention rates.
- Collaborated in quality control initiatives and assurance protocols to enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction.
- Engaged with research team to develop and refine study flow sheets, ensuring clarity and efficiency in data collection.
- Responded to inquiries from data manager to support effective data management and retention.
- Contributed to effective communication strategies by actively participating in meetings and conference calls. Fostered collaboration among team members to achieve project objectives.
- Implemented compliance measures to align with established protocols and support research and clinical goals.
- Adhered to outlined protocols to ensure compliance with study-related procedures.
- Performed venipuncture and IV access to facilitate accurate lab sample collection.
- Ensured accurate and timely documentation and communication with sponsors.
Clinical Trials Associate I
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
01.2013 - 11.2015
- Evaluated patient health and medical history to ensure compliance with research study criteria.
- Conducted patient interviews to drive research objectives and improve study outcomes.
- Facilitated follow-up visits at participants' homes and doctors' offices, ensuring ongoing communication and resource availability.
- Performed detailed chart audits to support the Inspire research study's objectives and maintain high-quality standards.
- Managed outreach through phone surveys and scheduled in-person appointments to enhance participant engagement.
- Assisted in performing finger sticks and venipuncture for study participants. Supported nasal wash procedures and urine collection efforts. Collaborated with team members to ensure accurate sample collection.
- Assisted in creating study materials and reports. Collaborated with team members to develop educational resources. Supported the organization of information for effective learning outcomes.
- Administered allergy skin testing protocols for participants, facilitating effective allergy management.
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Charge Nurse /Staff Nurse/ Infection Control Nurse
Charge Nurse /Staff Nurse/ Infection Control Nurse, LPN/Care Coordinator, PHS/Correct Care Solutions, Memphis and Nashville, TN | 03//2003 – 12/2012
Nashville, TN
03.2003 - 12.2012
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal medications, addiction management, and follow-up care.
- Managed sick call requests efficiently to maintain workforce availability and operational effectiveness.
- Managed collection and processing of laboratory specimens to ensure accurate testing.
- Coordinated and managed medical intake procedures to ensure seamless patient transfers.
- Managed comprehensive documentation of nursing treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care to ensure continuity of patient care.
- Collaborated with the local health department to care for tuberculosis patients and respond to infectious disease requests. Supervised medical staff, documented TB test results and treatments, and trained new staff on relevant procedures. Ensured regulatory compliance, and maintained patient records. Provided education on addiction and community resources while accurately documenting all nursing treatments and follow-up care for offenders in Davidson and Shelby counties, Tennessee.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah10.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tennessee State University
Nashville, Tennessee05.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tennessee State University
Nashville, Tennessee05.2015
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Tennessee Technology At Nashville
Nashville, TN10-2002
Skills
- Proficient in compliance reporting
- Collaborative effectiveness
- Leadership in clinical research
- Adherence to established research guidelines
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- EPIC proficiency
- RedCap proficiency
Certification
- 08/2015-present Licensed Registered Nurse, Tennessee
- 01/2003 – 08/2015 Licensed Practical Nurse, Tennessee
- 01/30/2026 Basic Life Support Certification
- 08/01/2024 Biological Material and Dry ICE Shipping Certification
- 06/23/2023 Certified Clinical Research Professional
- 04/11/2016 Sweat Induction and Collection Certification
- 12/15/2015 Centralized Spirometry Certification
- 07/30/2014 Data Management for Clinical Research Certification
- 04/12/2012 Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Testing Certification
Publications
- Larkin, E. K., et al. 2015. Objectives, Design and Enrollment Results from the Infant Susceptibility to Pulmonary Infections and Asthma Following RSV Exposure Study (INSPIRE). BioMed Central – Pulmonary Medicine.
- Freedman, Steven‡; Orenstein, David†; Black, Philip‡; Brown, Perry§; McCoy, Karen||; Stevens, John§; Grujic, Danica#; Clayton, Russell#. Increased Fat Absorption From Enteral Formula Through an In-line Digestive Cartridge in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition 65(1): p 97-101, July 2017. https://DOI: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000001617
- Rosas-Salazar, C., Chirkova, T., Gebretsadik, T., Chappell, J. D., Peebles, R. S., Dupont, W. D., Jadhav, S. J., Gergen, P. J., Anderson, L. J., & Hartert, T. V. (2023c). Respiratory syncytial virus infection during infancy and asthma during childhood in the USA (INSPIRE): a population-based, prospective birth cohort study. The Lancet, 401(10389), 1669–1680. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(23)00811-5
- Ong, T., Schechter, M. S., Yang, J., Umpierrez, G. E., Emerson, J., Gibson, R. L., Morgan, W. J., & Rosenfeld, M. (2017). Socioeconomic Status, Smoke Exposure, and Health Outcomes in Young Children With Cystic Fibrosis. Pediatrics, 139(2). https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2016-2730
- Chirkova T, Rosas-Salazar C, Gebretsadik T, Jadhav SJ, Chappell JD, Peebles RS Jr, Dupont WD, Newcomb DC, Berdnikovs S, Gergen PJ, Hartert TV and Anderson LJ (2022) Effect of Infant RSV Infection on Memory T Cell Responses at Age 2-3 Years. Front. Immunol. 13:826666. https://doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.826666
Timeline
Research Nurse Specialist 3
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
Research Nurse Specialist II
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
08.2016 - 06.2025
Clinical Trials Associate I
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
01.2013 - 11.2015
Charge Nurse /Staff Nurse/ Infection Control Nurse
Charge Nurse /Staff Nurse/ Infection Control Nurse, LPN/Care Coordinator, PHS/Correct Care Solutions, Memphis and Nashville, TN | 03//2003 – 12/2012
03.2003 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tennessee State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tennessee State University
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics
Western Governors University
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Tennessee Technology At Nashville