Patient Education Manager

• Apr 2023 - Present

Principle Case Manager- Rare Diseases

• Mar 2021 - Apr 2023

Senior Case Management Specialist

• Aug 2017 - Mar 2021

Clinical Research Per Diem Coordinator

• Sep 2015 - Aug 2017

Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

• Sep 2013 - Aug 2015

•Oversees the clinical trials start-up process from receipt of protocols through the Scientific Review Committee and IRB submissions, and site activation activities. •Responsible for data reporting and management, collection of source documents, use and development of case report forms, adverse events reporting, filing and archiving of study records, and resolution of data queries. •.Prepares and/or completes regulatory related reports and IRB submissions. Maintains and organizes study regulatory binders, and enters all required study data on an ongoing basis. •Ensures all study related samples are collected, properly prepared and shipped according to the protocol requirements and IATA/DOT regulations. •.Responsible for organizing and preparing for both internal and external auditing and study monitoring visits. •Coordination and management of clinical trials, including communication with Sponsors and regulatory authorities. •Close-out of clinical trials, including contributing to research articles, audit preparation, and communication with regulatory agencies and other disciplines involved. •Interacts with study participants as directed/required by the protocol and/or study team. •Facilitated and coordinated an FDA audit in August 2015 of Bristol Myers Squibb protocol ELOQUENT 2 (BMS CA204-004) which studied the efficacy of the monoclonal antibody elotuzumab in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone. Elotuzumab was recently approved for use by the FDA in November 2015 under the name Impliciti. Show less

Clinical Research Coordinator

• Aug 2011 - Sep 2013

Clinical Research Coordinator in Medical Oncology/Hematology- Multiple Myeloma Program

Clinical Social Work Intern

• Sep 2016 - May 2017

MSW Candidate working with the Transplant Institute at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Provide clinical and concrete supports for liver transplant patients and families both pre- and post- transplant. Assess coping skills, psychosocial barriers as well as strengths and resources that will impact a patient's success with liver transplantation. Perform full biopsychosocial assessments and provide counseling in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Co-facilitate Liver Support Group once per week. Provide resources and counseling around relapse prevention and alcohol and substance cessation. Engage with New England Organ Bank (NEOB) and United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS). Collaborate with multiple services and interdisciplinary teams including hepatology, nephrology, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychiatry and case management. Show less

Social Services Intern

• Sep 2015 - May 2016

Assist with discharge planning for patients on a short-term sub-acute unit at a skilled nursing facility. Engage with families and patients to plan safe discharges and address psychosocial concerns. Perform bedside counseling, MDS coordination, biopsychosocial assessments and conduct family meetings. Coordinate with social services agencies in the community and provide resources and care options for patients and families. Assist with discharge planning for patients on a short-term sub-acute unit at a skilled nursing facility. Engage with families and patients to plan safe discharges and address psychosocial concerns. Perform bedside counseling, MDS coordination, biopsychosocial assessments and conduct family meetings. Coordinate with social services agencies in the community and provide resources and care options for patients and families.

Clinical Research Intern

• Jun 2010 - Aug 2011

Worked in the Clinical Research Department as a lab assistant during several clinical trials for accuracy and performance of glucometers to prepare the meters for submission and approval from the FDA. Duties included centrifuging capillary blood samples from volunteers with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, measuring hematocrit, and measuring the concentration of plasma glucose with a YSI 2300. Took records of all measurements and entered data into computer database. Talked with volunteers during blood collection to keep them at ease. Worked also as an office assistant helping to organize files, compiling binders, scanning documents and building an electronic journal article library, prepared spreadsheets and documents, various other office tasks Show less

Technical Writing Assistant

• Sep 2010 - May 2011

Hold weekly drop in sessions for students to have their lab reports peer-reviewed. Pose questions for writers and have them examine their own writing through a critical lens. Be an extra set of eyes and ears to inspect the writing sample for errors and flow. Peer-edit lab reports and give constructive feedback

Tutor

• Sep 2010 - May 2011

Met on a weekly basis individually with students in the Human Reproduction biology course. Reviewed notes and talked through tough topics, discussed articles assigned as homework, guided students through exam study guides and answered questions, quizzed students on vocabulary words and concepts

Peer Learning Leader

• Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

Lead group learning and review sessions, assembled worksheets for extra practice, held individual tutoring sessions and attended lectures for the Organismal Biology (Biology 101) course. Met with the professor and two other Peer Learning Leaders on a weekly basis to coordinate Peer Learning sessions and to assess how best to meet the needs of the 150 students in the course. Conducted one group learning and one individual drop in hour per week with students

Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

Attended laboratory periods each week. Assisted professor of the Organismal biology (Winter 2010) course and Cellular and Molecular biology course (Fall 2010) in instructing students on proper laboratory technique including pipetting, compound and dissecting microscope use, dissection, aseptic technique and writing and formatting lab reports, tables and figures. Supervised students during lab periods and gave help and advice. Graded worksheets and exams

Junior Advisor

• Aug 2008 - May 2010

Selected by Dean of Students Office to advise 10 to 20 first year students in their transition to college life. Offer counseling in all areas academic, social and emotional in a confidential setting. Dealt with emergency situations and acted as disciplinarian as necessary. Planned social and educational programming and events. Provided guidance and directed students to offices on campus which could better deal with the issue. Attended weekly staff meetings. Completed training in counseling, roommate mediation, emergency situations (sexual assault, first aid, fire safety.; held the position for 2 academic years; held position of Residence Coordination Team Leader for 2010-2011 school year.) Show less

Programmer

• Sep 2009 - May 2011

Helped to set up and break down weekly coffeehouse style musical performances. Aid in selecting acts for coming semesters. Made posters and advertised the events Helped to set up and break down weekly coffeehouse style musical performances. Aid in selecting acts for coming semesters. Made posters and advertised the events

Volunteer

• Nov 2007 - May 2009

Served food to a diverse group of patrons. Interacted and communicated with Somali refugees, low-income families and homeless individuals. Dealt with individuals suffering from mental illness, schizophrenia, identity and anger issues. Helped clean tables and dishes Served food to a diverse group of patrons. Interacted and communicated with Somali refugees, low-income families and homeless individuals. Dealt with individuals suffering from mental illness, schizophrenia, identity and anger issues. Helped clean tables and dishes

Waitress and Hostess

• Jan 2007 - Aug 2008

Worked weekends during high school, and all shifts during summers and breaks during college to help fund education. Worked weekends during high school, and all shifts during summers and breaks during college to help fund education.

Volunteer

• 2004 - 2007

Assisted Admissions staff with filing, photocopying, scanning and faxing, addressing and packaging items to be mailed, assembling admissions informational folders and packets. Drafted memos using Microsoft Word. Assisted Admissions staff with filing, photocopying, scanning and faxing, addressing and packaging items to be mailed, assembling admissions informational folders and packets. Drafted memos using Microsoft Word.