Clinical Research Coordinator Resume

In order to ascertain the efficacy of certain drug on patients, prior clinical trial is necessary in the medical field. For this, patients are needed on whom the trial can be conducted. This job is done by the clinical research coordinators. These professionals not only manages patients for clinical trials but also ensure that trial is conducted ethically and every single document related to the research is drafted and preserved. They also ensure that patients are informed and the trial is conducted only when they have agreed and given their approval. In addition, they even arrange for funds necessary for the trial. To work in this profile, you must possess strong knowledge of medical terminology. Prior experience of medical field such as a nurse would also help you take this career. But you have to complete a certificate program.

Sample Clinical Research Coordinator Resume

Gloria C. Malone
3181 Steele Street
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: 630-195-9829
Email: gloria.malone@anymail.com

Career Summary:
Highly-qualified, organized, and certified 'Clinical Research Coordinator' with over 6+ years of experience in gathering information, performing drug trials and following protocols. Adept in ensuring CRF, maintaining medicine supplies and shipping specimens for tests to laboratories to provide quality care for patients. Team player with excellent management and interpersonal skills.

Summary of Qualifications:

Sound knowledge of clinical research laws and procedures, including patient consent, performing screening to test eligibility, and ensuring accurate documentation
Familiar with monitoring patient's response to the administered medicines for the clinical trial, identifying side effects, and sending test specimens to the laboratory
Skilled in maintaining records of clinical trials such as case report forms, availability of the drugs, and dispensed reports
Adept in researching and contacting participants willing and matching for the clinical trials
Proficiency in operating computer applications such as MS Office for maintaining clinical trial data sheets, and responding to mail/calls as required
Ability to work in a team using exceptional prioritization, organizational, and communication skills

Work Experience:

Clinical Research Coordinator
OhoHealth, Chicago, IL
June 2016 - Present

Monitoring patient's progress to evaluate effectiveness of the therapy applied during clinical trial, and assisting to schedule regular appointments with the concerned doctor
Ensuring essential documentation and recording of patient's research data in appropriate files as per institutional, and regulatory requirement
Serving as a primary point of contact for the research participants, pharmaceutical sponsors, and regulatory hospitals to coordinate collection of study reports as well as advertise the trials to recruit participants
Estimating funds necessary for the clinical trial, and finding sponsors for funding
Performing various clinical research duties such as coordinating services, scheduling procedures, creating and maintaining case packages, and monitoring charges
Handling and assisting with the administrative activities associated with the clinical trials by reviewing medical records or conducting screenings for recruitment of study patients with the help of interviews and QOL questionnaires

Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator
Barbara Ann Karnamos Cancer Institute, Chicago, IL
October 2014 - May 2016

Monitored clinical trials by overseeing various factors, including patient enrollment, assessing they meet the specified criteria and reviewing Case Report Forms (CRF)
Performed assessments of the hospital's pharmacy department to ensure that the clinical trial supplies are stored and dispensed appropriately
Helped to design study flow sheets, data forms, and source documents by gathering, and interpreting medical, surgical and laboratory data related to clinical trial subjects
Coordinated with the team to perform and record duties related to protocol specific treatments, and assured collection as well as shipment of samples to the concerned hospitals
Ensured all the study-related requirements are documented in accordance to the protocol guidelines

Clinical Research Associate
Mayo Clinic, Chicago, IL
March 2012 - September 2014

Worked with the team responsible for running clinical trials for testing new drug
Reviewed and ensured the ISF files are updated and collected essential documents as well as information from patients involved in drug trials
Performed various duties related to trials, including consenting patients, abstracting data from medical records, completing case report forms, and entering data into database
Assisted in conducting interviews of the individuals interested in clinical trials to record premorbid history information, and performed physical assessments before granting permission
Participated in seminars conducted by ethics committee of the pharmacist companies to safeguard rights, safety, and well-being of the trial subjects

Internship:
Nursing Intern
Mayo Clinic, Chicago, IL
July 2010 - February 2012

Worked in the out-patient department to perform physical assessment
Monitored heart rate, blood pressure and health complaints for preparing patient's paper
Drafted reports on patients' response for certain drug, and their unusual behavior
Provided health-care services to patients in various wards including pediatric, neonatal and trauma center
Prepared list of medicines and other equipment in shortage to place timely orders
Attended weekly training sessions to learn ways to assess, diagnose, and evaluate patients' need by communicating with physicians and nurse supervisor

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
University of Illinois, Chicago, IL
2012

Certification:

Certified Clinical Research Coordinator
University of Illinois, Chicago, IL
2013

Affiliation:

The Association for Clinical Research Professionals - Member since 2014

Reference:
On request.