KAREN MCKENNA
*** **********, ***** *****, ** ***56 949-***-**** acrhy9@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
I am seeking a meaningful and challenging position as a Clinical Research Professional in a positive working environment that enables me to utilize my diverse experience and skills, including my military service, in a way that would benefit the needs of my employer while achieving new experiences and educational opportunities for career advancement.
Employment History
2014-Present: Aerotek, Orange County, CA -- Clinical Research Manager
Participate in Investigator Meetings
Trial Master Files/IRB and regulatory submissions
Data collection
EDC entries and resolving queries
Perform patient procedures
Developed source documents
Interfaced with multiple physicians at multiple sites
2014-2014: Carr Cardiology, Oceanside, CA-- Clinical Research Manager
Participated in Investigator Meetings
Trial Master Files/IRB and regulatory submissions
Data collection
EDC entries and resolving queries
Performed patient procedures
Collected and processed laboratory specimens
Developed source documents
Interfaced with physician and PA’s
Maintained investigational products and study related supplies
2010-2014: Prime Care Clinical Research, Laguna Hills, CA-- Clinical Research Manager
Participated in Investigator Meetings
Trial Master Files/IRB and regulatory submissions
Data collection
Performed patient procedures
Collected and processed laboratory specimens
Coordinator training,
Developed source documents
maintained investigational products and study related supplies
2008- 2010: California Professional Research, Newport Beach, CA-- Clinical Research Coordinator
Data collection
Performed patient procedures
Collected and processed laboratory specimens
Maintained investigational products and study related supplies
2007-2008: University of Tennessee. -- Educational Tutor/Teacher’s Aid
English and History Tutor at multiple Inner-city middle schools
2004-2007: Panera Bread, Chattanooga, TN. -- Shift Supervisor / Team Trainer
Provided supervision and training to employees in a bakery-café setting
2003-2004: Galen Medical Group, Chattanooga, TN. -- Certified Medical Assistant
Assisted family practice physicians with daily patient care and laboratory specimen collections
2002-2003: Gastroenterology Associates, Roanoke, VA. -- Certified Medical Assistant
Assisted GI physician with daily patient care, surgeries and procedures and surgery scheduling
2001-2002: Richard Kohlmorgan, Greenville, SC. -- Personal Caregiver for Quadriplegic Patient
Performed activities of daily living and personal hygiene
1999-2001: Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Spartanburg, SC.-- ER Unit Coordinator, ER Technician
Provided support to ER physicians with patient care and procedure scheduling
1995-1997: United States Air Force. -- Certified Medical Assistant, NREMT
Provided support in all areas of patient care in a military hospital setting
1993-1995: Life Care of Collegedale. -- Certified Nursing Assistant
Performed activities of daily living and patient care in an skilled nursing facility
1989-1993: Little Creek Sanitarium, Knoxville, TN. -- Certified Nursing Assistant
Performed activities of daily living and patient care in an skilled nursing facility
Education
2008: University Of Tennessee
Bachelor of Science Degree
Exercise Science and Health, Pedagogy K-12
2002: MVC & Associates
Peripheral Infusion Therapy Certificate
1995: United States Air Force
Certified Medical Assistant
Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician
1989: Little Creek Academy and Sanitarium
Certified Nursing Assistant