Teresa Courville, RN, MN
Alameda,CA
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Nurse Specialist and Program Coordinator for the Pediatric/Youth HIV Program at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland. Responsible for enhancing patient safety and satisfaction through quality improvement initiatives. Expert in patient care coordination and interprofessional collaboration, demonstrated by leading clinical teams and advancing practice standards. Achieved significant enhancements in clinical quality, showcasing advanced clinical knowledge and critical thinking abilities. Knowledgeable regarding clinical, administration and fiscal requirements of the Ryan White programs A & D.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Program Coordinator
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
01.1995 - 06.2024
- Managed clinical, programmatic and Ryan White grant responsibilities for the Pediatric/Youth HIV Program
- Served as the clinical expert resource for the HRSA site visit in June 2024 and guided staff through the administration and fiscal requirements.
- Mentored clinical staff through professional development opportunities, enhancing their skill sets and competencies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care and improve patient satisfaction.
- Established effective communication channels between nurses, physicians, and other team members, promoting seamless coordination of patient care efforts.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that led to measurable enhancements in patient safety and satisfaction levels.
- Assessed the effectiveness of existing clinical procedures using data analysis techniques, identifying areas for potential improvement or optimization.
- Maintained professional development by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and seminars, staying informed on emerging trends and best practices within the nursing and HIV fields.
AIDS Clinical Trials Coordinator
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
01.1995 - 06.2007
- Coordinated Pediatric AIDS Clinical Trials for active HIV Program
- Conducted rigorous pre-screening assessments of potential trial participants, ensuring eligibility criteria were met.
- Assisted in the development of informed consent documents that clearly outlined risks and benefits of participation for patients.
- Optimized trial efficiency through meticulous data management and timely report submissions.
- Facilitated timely resolution of protocol deviations by collaborating with relevant stakeholders and implementing corrective measures.
- Played an active role in preparing sites for audit visits from regulatory authorities ensuring compliance at all times.
- Maintained strict adherence to study protocols, contributing to high-quality trial outcomes.
Pediatric AIDS Clinical Trials Coordinator
Long Beach Memorial Hospital Peds HIV Program
01.1994 - 11.1994
- Actively participated in investigator meetings where study goals were reviewed while gaining insights into best practices from industry peers.
- Maintained strict adherence to study protocols, contributing to high-quality trial outcomes.
- Played an active role in preparing sites for audit visits from regulatory authorities ensuring compliance at all times.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring adverse events and promptly reporting to regulatory agencies.
- Optimized trial efficiency through meticulous data management and timely report submissions.
- Conducted rigorous pre-screening assessments of potential trial participants, ensuring eligibility criteria were met.
Clinical Trials Coord - Vaccine and HIV/AIDS
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
05.1988 - 01.1994
- Coordinated varicella vaccine studies and aided in analysis of clinical and laboratory data.
- Coordinated completion of HIV Look-Back study in Neonatal Transfusion Study
- Provided nursing case management to cohort of children with transfusion associated HIV infection
- Promoted patient safety by assisting with Adverse Event reporting procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Ensured smooth trial progress with meticulous attention to detail in data entry and record-keeping tasks.
- Monitored protocol adherence, promptly addressing deviations and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Streamlined clinical trial documentation by efficiently organizing and maintaining accurate records.
- Enhanced data quality by conducting thorough reviews and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Coordinated patient visits, managing schedules for optimal efficiency and adherence to trial protocols.
Primary Care Nurse /Infection Control Nurse
Children's Hospital, Los Angeles
06.1980 - 05.1988
- Improved patient outcomes by providing thorough assessments and implementing appropriate care plans.
- Cared for first cohort of infants with perinatally-acquired HIV infection since 1982
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through the development of strong rapport and effective communication skills.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing comprehensive discharge education and follow-up support for patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care and ensure continuity throughout their medical journey.
- Improved patient safety through comprehensive surveillance and data analysis of hospital-acquired infections.
- Conducted thorough investigations of infection outbreaks, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Updated departmental documentation systems, enabling more efficient tracking and reporting of key performance indicators related to infection control programs.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles06.1988
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA06.1980
Skills
- Critical thinking abilities
- Patient Care Coordination
- Advanced clinical knowledge
- Case Management
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Patient Advocacy
- Compliance Monitoring
- Practice Standards Development
- Interpersonal Communication
- Practice Standards Implementation
- Protocol Review
Certification
Certified Pediatric Nurse
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Program Coordinator
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
01.1995 - 06.2024
AIDS Clinical Trials Coordinator
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
01.1995 - 06.2007
Pediatric AIDS Clinical Trials Coordinator
Long Beach Memorial Hospital Peds HIV Program
01.1994 - 11.1994
Clinical Trials Coord - Vaccine and HIV/AIDS
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
05.1988 - 01.1994
Primary Care Nurse /Infection Control Nurse
Children's Hospital, Los Angeles
06.1980 - 05.1988
Master of Science - Nursing
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary's University
Certified Pediatric Nurse
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