Experience

University of Utah

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Research Analyst

  • Jan 2022 - Present



University of Utah School of Medicine, Pediatric Administration

• Critical Care Division

• Project Manager

  • Aug 2015 - Jan 2022

  •Providing oversight for all aspects of study conduct, regulatory compliance, and record keeping processes at the site or institution level. Providing guidance to the research site and manual of operations revision. Training new coordinators. •Preparing, submitting, and maintaining IRB, FDA, and other regulatory documents. •Maintenance of site files, records and compliance; identifying deficiencies or discrepancies and facilitating resolution. Communicating with research staff and investigators at and providing direct feedback on performance and how to correct compliance and protocol issues. •Assuring that adverse events are reported to the sponsor. •Working with programmers to develop and test databases and other collection tools. Assuring accurate data transfer/collection. •Analyzing incoming data to identify trends, problems, or other issues. Suggesting changes in procedures or data entry to improve data quality. •Preparing and interpreting reports and queries for Investigators, which include ,but are not limited to, monthly enrollment reports, data reports, query reports, etc. Identifying discrepancies and problematic data, and correcting systematic issues at multiple sites. Ensuring that captured data is accurate and correcting erroneous or conflicting data •Communicating with national and international study sites frequently to discuss and follow-up on data issues and troubleshooting possible solutions. Conducting ongoing training of new staff at multiple site locations. •Reviewing the medical record for pre-specified data elements. •Consenting participants in person and conducting interviews by telephone or in person. •Tracking participants’ follow-up and insuring timely reminders by web. •Working with site monitors to ensure protocol and regulatory compliance, data quality, and patient safety. •Performing remote, as well as on site, monitoring of site data in coordination with appropriate personnel. Reviewing data and procedural compliance of the site. Show less



University of Utah School of Medicine

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Research Coordinator

  • Mar 2014 - Aug 2015

  •Manage multiple studies simultaneously. Responsible for all day-to-day activities necessary to facilitate the successful completion of each study. •Develop and execute plans to ensure that all aspects of each study are completed with strict adherence to the study protocol. Train clinic personnel to effectively complete study specific procedures and documentation. •Collaborate with the PI to prepare Institutional Review Board and any other regulatory submission documents as required by the protocol. Prepares other study materials as requested by the PI. These study materials include but are not limited to the informed consent documents, case report forms (CRFs), enrollment logs, and drug/device accountability logs. •Review and develop a familiarity with the contract or award terms and conditions. Work with the PI to assure that the study is in compliance with all terms and conditions, including but not limited to education, IRB approval, conflict of interest disclosure, health and safety protections for participants and staff and any financial terms or conditions. •Screen subjects for eligibility using protocol specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, documenting each potential participant’s eligibility or exclusion. •Coordinate participant tests and procedures. •Collect data as required by the protocol, as well as timely completion of Case Report Forms. •Arrange secure storage of study documents that will be maintained according to University policy or for the contracted length of time, whichever is longer. •Prepare for or participate in quality assurance audits conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups. •Perform specific protocol procedures like interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, drawing blood, and performing electrocardiograms. Show less



University of Utah Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• EMT - Trauma 1 ER

  • Jun 2005 - Mar 2014

  •Initiate patient assessment to determine immediate care needs •Collect patient information and detailed personal and family health history. •Document patient progress. •Take and assess hourly vital signs. •Maintain licensure and skill competencies as required. •Circulate and document trauma and brain attack activations, including the use and maintenance of a Belmont rapid infuser. •Initiate peripheral IV lines, or perform straight stick to obtain blood samples. •Numb, clean, and prep lacerations prior to suture. •Start and maintain infusions. •Place catheters using sterile technique. •Splint orthopedic injuries using Orthoglass. •Perform and interpret 12-lead ECGs on cardiac patients. •Transport critical patients between departments. •Assist radiology physician with patient ultrasounds. Show less



University of Utah Cell Therapy

• Research Phlebotomist

  • Oct 2008 - Jun 2010

  •Assisted in developing and implementing procedures and data quality assurance standards for monitoring components of studies. •Hands on experience designing activities and policies and procedures to improve day to day efficiency of recruitment and assessment. •Collected umbilical cord blood for stem cell transplantation. •Performed maternal blood draw following collection of adequate cord blood sample. •Coordinated with physicians, nurses, and donors for the collection of cord blood. •Conducted frequent education of OB staff, including physicians, and explained the correct process of collection. •Implemented research protocols including screening and enrollment. •Compiled data on enrolled mothers and infants. •Assisted in community educational opportunities. Show less