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Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, Us

Manages ongoing clinical research studies with a total pool of over 200 subjects. Utilizes clinical judgment and analyzes study protocols to screen potential subjects and ensure they meet inclusion criteria. Utilizes several different electronic data capture (EDC) and interactive response system (IRT) programs to enter and review health data, dispense study medications, and manage subjects’ progression in trial. Adjudicates medical records to determine clinical course, appropriateness of subject for study (with principal investigator approval), and patient safety. Documents subject visits, changes in health and medications, and adverse events in a timely manner. Determines educational needs of new staff members and performs on boarding and training for clinical skills. Educates study coordinators on assigned protocols and trains coordinators on protocol amendments, changes in study procedures, and study devices

Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area

Provided discharge education including medication regimens/doses, follow-up appointments, and health maintenance after organ transplant. Used interviewing skills to assess patients’ knowledge of their current medication regimen and health status. Reinforces education with dose changes and lab values based on patient needs. Used clinical judgment to triage patient symptoms in collaboration with transplant clinic providers, on-call transplant coordinators, and resident physicians. Performed pre-admission testing and preoperative education for abdominal organ transplant patients. Administered intravenous infusions to post-operative transplant patients, including immunosuppressants, electrolyte replacements, and blood.

Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area

Treated patients recovering from complex illness including cardiac surgery, organ transplants, orthopedic surgery, brain injury, and spinal cord injury. Evaluated patients’ ability to perform functional independence measures and monitored daily progress. Collaborated with providers, physical therapists, and occupational therapists to promote independent functioning and adaptation to permanent physical changes. Created care plans in collaboration with physicians and therapists and made changes to plans based on client goals and progress. Reinforced teaching from physical and occupational therapy. Collaborated with case management to determine patients’ discharge needs, including durable medical equipment and outpatient services

Columbia, South Carolina Area

Treated cardiac and vascular surgical patients, including interpreting continuous telemetry, titrating anti-arrhythmic and anticoagulant drips, and monitoring for post-surgical complications. Educated patients on management of health post surgery, including discharge needs such as medication schedules, medication side effects, and arranging care needed after discharge, and preventing future hospitalizations. Educated patients on chronic disease management including medication indications, care of new devices (pacemakers, left ventricular assist devices), and importance of follow-up care. Prepared patients for procedures in collaboration with providers and ancillary departments such as speech pathology.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

Contributed to the content of materials written by Dr. Bryan Love for publication, including journals and textbook chapters. Assisted with reviewing literature and defining the scope of topics prior to writing. Suggested changes to manuscripts prior to submitting for publication. Ensured articles meet citation, formatting, and content standards as laid out by the publications.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

Tutored students in one-on-one sessions. Content areas supported include anatomy, statistics, and microbiology. Trained in College of Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) supported techniques for tutoring during weekly classes and biweekly staff meetings. Referred students to on-campus resources as necessary (e.g. college-specific academic help, financial aid, counseling, etc.).

Managed student athletes' coursework progress and provided guidance on assignments and study strategies. Tutored student athletes in specific subjects including history courses.

1415 Richland St. Columbia, Sc 29201

Managed daily operations of a single-provider practice specializing in relationships, trauma, and highly sensitive persons. Duties included: scheduling patient appointments, maintaining relationships with referral sources, assisting owner with completing EMR notes, developing marketing materials and written content for website, and financial record-keeping.

Columbia, Sc

Reviewed and analyzed Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) certification materials given to Vista by physician practices for adherence to PCMH standards.Prepared and created training materials and educational media for physician practice staff to help them understand NCQH standards and teach other staff members.Traveled to physician practice offices to address concerns of PCMH certification team members.

2435 Forest Dr., Columbia, Sc

Managed a project to create a new date lookup function for advance directives in Providence's EMR, Meditech. Led monthly process improvement meetings with an interdisciplinary team.Analyzed data on advance directive presence in patient EMRs for the Palliative Care population.Rounded floors to assess employees’ experience with advance directive documentation process.Created improvement suggestions for staff education and EMR process improvement.

110 Gateway Corporate Boulevard

Facilitated a project to transition Accounts Payable department from one automated invoice processing system to another. Assisted with processing 200-500 daily invoices to ensure timely payment and accurate archival recording. Presented quarterly milestones and financial projections to senior management. Performed user acceptance testing. Saved $500,000 by facilitating scanning and processing documents in-house, rather than outsourcing.

9400 Two Notch Road-Suite C, Columbia, Sc 29223

Assisted Health Care Coordinator with daily operations, including scheduling RN and CNA visits to patients, addressing patient and family concerns, and documentation of visits. Improved functionality of existing forms and papers used by organization. Documented organizational inservice hours.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Master Of Health Administration (Mha), Health/Health Care Administration/Management, 3.92

Activities and Societies: Health Executive Student Association (HESA) Community Service Chair

Bachelor Of Arts, Art, 3.880

Activities and Societies: Winthrop Kendo Club, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Society of IllustratorsMinor in Business Administration Minor.