Jennifer L. Stephens
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Fort Worth, Texas 76104
Phone: 310-***-****
Email: ********.********@**********.***
EDUCATION:
North Carolina Central University
Bachelor of Science – Exercise Sport Science
May 5, 2007
ACSM – Personal Trainer Certification
IDEA – Group Exercise Certification
Mayo Clinic
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certification
IATA
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certification
Duke University
Good Clinical Practice Guidelines Certification
Human Subjects Protection Certification
Austin Community College
Phlebotomy Certification
AREAS OF RESEARCH:
Rheumatology
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Oncology
Cardiovascular
AIDS/HIV
Quality of Life
Jennifer L. Stephens
Work Experience:
April 2012 – September 2012
Austin Rheumatology Research
Clinical Research Coordinator
Coordinator for 8 studies including: Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gout.
- IRB submissions
- Budget and Contract negotiations
- Regulatory document submission for Sponsor
- SOP development
- Recruitment, screening and enrolling of participants
- Explaining and Obtaining participant informed consent
- Scheduling test and procedures
- Administering ECG per protocol
- Obtain Vitals ( Blood pressure, Heart rate, Respiratory rate, Height & Weight )
- Specimen collection ( blood & Urine )
- Specimen processing and shipping per protocol
- Collection of research data
- Ensuring accuracy of documentation
- Dispensing study medications
- Maintaining databases
- Training of research staff on protocol and procedures
March 2011 - March 2012
Southern California Medical Gastroenterology Group
Clinical Research Coordinator
Coordinator for six studies including: Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Celiac
Disease, Colon Cancer Screening study ( pre colonoscopy), Colon Cancer Screening Study ( post
colonoscopy )
- Developed and set up research department of medical group.
- IRB submissions
- Budget and Contract negotiations
- Regulatory document submission for Sponsor
- SOP development
- Recruitment, screening and enrolling of participants
- Development of advertising per budgets
- Presentation to local physician groups for patient recruitment referrals
- Explaining and Obtaining participant informed consent
- Scheduling test and procedures
- administering ECG per protocol
- specimen processing and shipping per protocol
- Collection of research data
- Ensuring accuracy of documentation
- Dispensing study medications
- Maintaining databases
- Training of research staff on protocol and procedures
Jennifer L. Stephens
December 2010 - December 2011
AIDS Research Alliance / POM Wonderful
Clinical Research Monitor ( Independent Contractor )
Quality of Life Study in patients diagnosed with HIV with cardiovascular end points.
-Informed Consent Review
- Quality Assurance
- Study document Review
- Serious Adverse event review
- Case Report Form review
- Source document review
- Queries and error correction
October 2008 - December 2010
Health Fitness Corporation
Corporate Wellness Speaker
Presented Wellness seminars on Cardiovascular Heath, Diabetes, Sleep Disorders, Nutrition and
Exercise, Hypertension to corporate audiences ranging from 20 participants to 200 participants.
August 2007 – September 2008
Health Solutions
Health Screening Team Leader
Staff health screenings for the west coast
book travel for staff
oversee health screening ( total cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, body composition, BMI, waist
circumference, health coaching, and venous puncture) at client's location.
Performed fingers stick for cholesterol panel and Glucose
Counseled participants on their test results.
July 2003 - June 2007
Phase II Personal Training
Personal Exercise Trainer: Developed personalized exercise programs for weight loss, sport-specific,
rehabilitation and prevention of injuries. Developed group exercise programs for senior and local church
members. Developed exercise programs for children and teenagers. Marketing for new clientele,
presented lunch and learns at local physicians offices.
January 2007 - May 2007
Triangle Orthopedics
Physical Therapy Technician (Internship): Assisted licensed physical therapist with exercise regimens,
use of modalities (e-stem, ultra-sound, inferential, ice) Observed Orthopedists during patient evaluations.
January 2006 - May 2006
Durham School of Arts
Adapted Physical Education Teacher Assistant (Internship): assisted Physical Education teacher with
Autistic middle school and high school children during their PE class.
Special Achievements:
* Developed and conducted trial research study on the benefits of exercise for individuals who smoke
cigarettes (North Carolina Central University).
* Completed the Triangle Sportsplex Triathlon Sprint
* Completed the Marine Corp Marathon – W ashington D.C.
* Completed Venice Beach Half Marathon
* Completed the Los Angeles Marathon