Clinical Research Specialist, Registered Nurse
Coordinated patient care and procedures, per clinical trial protocols, across all disciplines to maintain patient safety and achieve overall protocol compliance as well as ensure data integrity. Planned, implemented and executed clinical trial procedures. Created and developed research documentation, Wrote EPIC treatment plans for investigational drug trials. Worked with budget and contracts, ICF's and performed IRB submissions and other regulatory requirements.Conducted protocol procedures including screening, consenting, documentation, EKG’s, PK blood collections, injectable study medications, assessment of adverse events per CTCAE criteria, evaluation of patients and dose modifications as indicated. Assessed patients for progression of disease using RECIST and iRECIST. Developed and implemented a system-wide communication tool that is still utilized.Participated in site qualification visits, monitoring visits and closeout visits to ensure completeness and accuracy of collected data and site compliance. with CRO vendors and sponsor representatives.Resolved queries within eCRFs and assisted with audits for both pharmaceutical as well as national Cooperative Group hematology/oncology trials and COVID-19 trials.Ensured data quality and compliance by routinely participating in internal monitoring activities and mentoring CRA’s and study team members on protocol directed requirements.Reviewed charges to patient accounts to determine appropriate billing.Adhered to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), HIPAA and ICH Guidelines and FDA Guidance.Educated clinical research coordinators and other associated medical and ancillary staff, on an ongoing basis, in protocol administration, compliance, query resolution as well as internal and external audits processes. Wrote departmental SOP’s. Participated in ongoing continuous quality improvement processes. Compiled project data, performed analysis and prepared reports to present to senior management as needed.