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CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR
Family Nurse Practitioner with exceptional organizational skills, strong attenti
on to detail and more than 5 years' experience managing clinical research trials
for medical treatments and devices across multiple locations. Skillfully manage
budgets and timelines, remaining focused and productive in high-stress, deadlin
e-driven environments.
Areas of Expertise
Training and directing technical and administrative teams to conduct quality res
earch, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures and FDA, HIPPA and
OSHA guidelines.
Achieving exceptional recruitment and retention levels for patients in clinical
trials.
Effectively collaborating with upper management, physicians, staff and external
organizations to exchange information and resolve potential issues; exceptional
problem solving skills.
Clearly presenting research results at corporate events, conferences, meetings a
nd informal settings through PowerPoint presentations or additional visual aids.
Proficiency in use of multiple varieties of lasers and cameras, light sources, E
KG machines, freezers and refrigeration units, cryogen tanks, surgical supplies,
and devices to measure qualities in skin such as cutometers and rheometers.
Relevant Experience
SKIN AND LASER SURGERY SPECIALISTS OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY |
PASCACK VALLEY HOSPITAL - Westwood, NJ
Clinical Research Coordinator (2003 to Present)
Working under the direction of world-renowned physician and researcher, Dr. Davi
d J. Goldberg, manage $15 million in research studies across 2 locations. Direct
ed a 5-member team, providing ongoing staff education and training to for each o
n-site clinical trial to ensure adherence to SOPs and compliance with American S
ociety of Laser Medicine and Surgery | Nurse Practitioner Association
FDA, HIPPA, and OSHA guidelines. Set and managed study timelines and budgets. De
veloped systems for collecting data; maintained and tested equipment. Recruited
patients and tracked trial participation. Presented research results through Pow
erPoint presentations in formal and informal settings. Coordinated and presented
at corporate events for health fairs and beauty and health magazines throughout
New York City. Assist with Mohs surgical procedures.
Key Contributions:
Involved in Phase II, III and pivotal studies, including those for many newly ap
proved FDA devices and drugs.
Sites achieved recognition for attaining high patient recruitment and retention
from clients such as Mentor, Medicis and Reliant.
Developed strong, competent teams from a staff with limited healthcare and resea
rch experience.
Assisted in developing scales to measure different facial features.
Improved methods of standardized photography critical to evaluating dermatology
procedures to reduce variables and increase consistency.
Demonstrated ability to excel in a high stress environment with constant deadlin
es while effectively working with physicians and fellows from all over the globe
.
Served on Pain Management and Research Committees at Pasack Valley Hospital.
WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER - Valhalla, NY
Charge Nurse | Research Assistant (2001 to 2003)
As Charge Nurse, coordinated care for seriously acute and chronically ill childr
en in a 45-bed unit at this academic medical center and tertiary level I trauma
center. Additionally, conducted pediatric oncology research in areas of bone mar
row / stem cell transplants and with sickle cell anemia patients. Obtained conse
nt from families and children for research participation. Closely followed treat
ment protocol, collaborating with participating physicians, residents, nurses, d
ieticians, educators, social workers and pharmacists for patient care and clearl
y communicating treatment status with families.
Additional Experience
PEDIATRICARE AT VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - Mahwah, NY
Registered Nurse
Supervised LPNs and Medical Assistants and managed office operations in support
of 3 managing partners and 4 other physicians, ensuring compliance with OSHA req
uirements and Standard Operating Procedures. Managed phlebotomy lab; sterilized
instruments and ordered supplies. Evaluated and administered treatment to patien
ts, educating families regarding treatments, preventative strategies and general
child development and safety information. Prepared for state inspections.
NEW CITY PEDIATRICS - New York,, NY
Registered Nurse
Provided attentive and compassionate patient care for well-child checkups and fo
r children with chronic and acute conditions.
Education & Credentials
Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN)
DOMINICAN COLLEGE, Blauvelt, NY
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY OF NEW JERSEY, RAMAPO COLLEGE, Mahwah, NJ
Licensure
Nurse Practitioner in Family Health (FNP), Dominican College, Blauvelt, New York
Registered Nurse (RN), New York and New Jersey
Hold Prescriptive Privileges in New York
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support(ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS)
IV and Central Line Certification
Professional Development
Initiating Clinical Research; Infection Control
Associations