Research Nurse
Resume:
Susana S. Rivera, BSN, RN, CCRP
Union, New Jersey 07083
Professional Experience
Rutgers University New Jersey Medical School
*** ****** ******, ******, ** 07103
Research Nurse Clinician
(Adult Infectious Disease)
December 2013 - Present
o Performs the clinical responsibilities of all NIH and Industry funded
research projects according to GCP standards.
o Assists the principal investigator to perform the required clinical
activities for adult research participants from enrollment to the
research trial to study completion
o Enlists subjects, obtains informed consents, performs data collection
and data entry, toxicity assessments, AE/SAE reporting, organizes and
maintains all documents necessary for study completion.
o Coordinates and facilitates research activities including site
qualification visit, site initiation visit, monitoring visits,
arranging lab work, clinic appointments, tests, or procedures as
required by the research protocol.
o Performs study-related procedures as required by the protocol
including vital sign assessment, ECG, venipuncture, blood sample
collection, PK study.
o Identifies problems or obstacles in the system/procedures related to
implementation of the research protocols and communicates to the study
investigators.
o Serves as an advocate for human subjects by establishing and
maintaining communication with Investigators, research staff, sponsors
and participants
Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
Columbia University Medical Center
3959 Broadway
New York, NY 10032
Clinical Research Nurse / Coordinator
(Pediatric Hematology)
February 2012 - December 2013
- Responsible for and participate in all aspects of clinical research
activities including: recruitment and consenting of patients for
clinical studies; patient follow-up; assistance in collection of
research samples (e.g., blood, urine, and stool) and delivery of
protocol interventions;
- Collecting research study data; data entry; coordinating protocols
with the IRB (including writing, renewing, and follow-up);
- Acting as liaison with the medical and nursing personnel and
interacting with many departments within the Medical Center.
- Administration of study drugs
- Responsible for reporting AE/SAE to PI
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
4650 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Lead Clinical Research Nurse III
(Clinical Trials Unit)
September 2010 - January 2012
o Works with multidisciplinary team to ensure compliance with protocol
requirements in accordance with all regulatory agencies
o Serves as a resource for in-depth current knowledge of protocol
requirements and the status of clinical investigations for CHLA staff
o Oversees the direct nursing care provided by other licensed/non-
licensed personnel in the research area, and supervises all aspects of
clinical trials.
o Provides direction to other nursing members of the research team
practice within the scope of their licenses
o Ensures that activities and IRB approval is obtained and maintained
for designated clinical investigations.
o Coordinates and facilitates patient care for protocol compliance
o Ensures patient/family understanding of protocol treatment in
collaboration with Investigators, nursing staff and the entire
research team
o Performs phlebotomy, EKG, PK monitoring as required by protocol
The University Hospital
150 Bergen Street
Newark, New Jersey 07103
Research Nurse/Coordinator
(Clinical Research Center)
August 2006 to September 2010
o Performs the clinical responsibilities of all NIH and Industry funded
research projects according to GCP standards.
o Assists the principal investigator to perform the required clinical
activities for neonates, pediatrics and adult research participants
from enrollment to the research trial to study completion
o Enlists subjects, obtains informed consents, performs data collection
and data entry, toxicity assessments, AE/SAE reporting, organizes and
maintains all documents necessary for study completion, and assists
with IRB/WIRB submission.
o Coordinates and facilitates research activities including site
qualification visit, site initiation visit, monitoring visits,
arranging lab work, clinic appointments, tests, or procedures as
required by the research protocol.
o Performs study-related procedures as required by the protocol
including vital sign assessment, ECG, venipuncture, blood sample
collection, processing and shipment according to IATA standards.
o Identifies problems or obstacles in the system/procedures related to
implementation of the research protocols and communicates to the study
investigators.
o Serves as an advocate for human subjects by establishing and
maintaining communication with Investigators, research staff, sponsors
and participants
The University Hospital
150 Bergen Street
Newark, New Jersey 07103
Assistant Nurse Manager, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
November 2005 to August 2006
o Manages the unit's day to day clinical operations including practice
standards, staffing, payroll and quality improvement
o Develops and implements action plans to improve staff development
o Investigates and resolves patient/family member concerns regarding
patient care
o Monitors the quality of service & utilization standards & assumes
specific responsibility for patient care at the unit level.
o Monitors the allocation & utilization of personnel based on continual
changes in patient population/needs & provides the best level of
patient care while identifying savings opportunities
o Attends patient rounds with physicians on a daily basis
Assistant Nurse Manager, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
November 2004 to November 2005
o Manages the unit's day to day clinical operations including practice
standards, staffing, payroll and quality improvement
o Promotes customer service initiative.
o Enhances communications between healthcare facilities and clients to
clearly identify ongoing medical necessity and discharge needs
o Attends patient rounds with physicians, answers questions regarding
patients' condition
o Develops and implements action plans to improve staff development
o Investigates and resolves patient/family member concerns regarding
patient care
o Monitors the quality of service & utilization standards & assumes
specific responsibility for patient care at the unit level.
o Monitors the allocation & utilization of personnel based on continual
changes in patient population/needs & provides the best level of
patient care while identifying savings opportunities
Children's Hospital of New Jersey
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
201 Lyons Avenue
Newark, New Jersey 07112
Staff Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level III)
December 1991 - March 2007
o Skillfully provides nursing care to high risk and critically ill
neonates from 24 weeks gestation through the neonatal period
o Perform assessments, technical skills-IV and cared for neonates on
high frequency ventilation and ECMO
o Attends high risk deliveries and assist physicians with resuscitation
o Provides parents with educational needs and emotional support.
o Acts as a preceptor for orientees to the NICU. Performed the duties of
Charge Nurse and Transport Nurse when needed.
o Participated in the RSV research study for children ages six (6)
months to two (2) years using Immunoglobulin.
o Worked as a substitute High Risk Clinic Nurse in the High Risk Follow-
up clinic as well as in Pediatric Same Day Surgery.
o Member of the Performance Improvement Committee and Developmental
Committee in the NICU.
Staff Nurse, Oncology Unit
September 1988 - December 1991
o Responsible for providing direct patient care to Oncology and Sickle
Cell patients and their families.
o Administered chemotherapy and blood transfusions, utilizing both
Porta-cath and Central lines.
o Administered care to Bone Marrow Transplant patients. Performed the
duties of Charge Nurse when needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Chinese General Hospital College of Nursing
Manila, Philippines
Certifications / License
New Jersey RN License
California RN License
Basic Life Support (BLS)
IV Certification
Conscious Sedation Certification
Research Certification - CCRP (SOCRA)
GCP / CITI Certification
Professional Membership
Philippine Nurses Association (PNA)
SOCRA
Reference
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