Lauren Stelmash
Arlington, VA 22206
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Education
George Washington University Graduated: May 2020
Master of Quality Healthcare (Healthcare Administration)
University of New England, Biddeford, ME Graduated: May 2015 Bachelor of Science in Medical Biology
Related experience
Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
September 2019-present
Regulatory Affairs Coordinator
Ensure compliance of all human use and animal research conducted under the support of the foundation.
Collection of all regulatory documents and agreements.
Submission of documents to second and tertiary levels of approval based on sponsorship and prime funding.
Over-seeing the completion of agreements needed by the organization, program sites, and funding sources.
Conducting monitoring visits to sites to ensure compliance in protocol execution.
Tracking programs and portfolios of over 6,000 human use and animal research protocols, as well as basic science and subject matter expert grants.
Attending all program meeting to offer support to clients for the services offered by our department.
Provide support to clients in both quality improvement and expertise for understanding regulations for efficient and compliant research.
Inova Central Laboratory December 2018- August 2019
Intern- Histology Technician Schooling Development
Working with Head of Education and Program Development to create a state certified Histology Technician school.
Writing and correcting grant proposals
Creating budget, student hand book, curriculum, and certification proposal.
Inova HealthCare Central laboratory – Fairfax, VA June 2017-August 2019 Histology Lab project assistant/ trainer/ lab Assistant
Creating new protocols to increase efficiency and productivity
Implementing new protocols and creating SOPs for new technology
•Super User trained on new system and new software designed to increase efficiency and decrease human error
•Train all employees on three new machines and one new software
•Trouble shoot all issues with new systems
•Contain constant communication with client services.
• Discussing all issues, solutions, and needs from the supplier.
•Integrate changes into action. Working with a team to create sustainable change.
•Primary assistant for processing all tissues received from all Inova Hospitals. Insuring that all samples are processed properly, stained, and labeled to correct protocol.
•Responsible for all trouble shooting and maintaining machines to remain a fully functioning lab.
•Processing Research cases, both in house and out sourced.
Kinergy Healthcare- Manassas, VA December 2016- May 2017
Patient care coordinator
•Online medical record company that assists patients and doctors to decrease readmission due to unclear discharge responsibilities.
•Communicate with both patients and doctors to make sure that all questions of care are being answered correctly.
•Preparing patients for medical appointments to utilize entire appointment Help patients achieve health goals to prolong quality of life.
Michelle Cooper – Frederick, MD June 2015- September 2016
Office administrator/ Medical assistant
•Insure that all office practices run smoothly and efficiently
•Assist Nurse Practitioner in procedures and common primary care evaluation
•Enter correct billing codes for complete compensation for care given
Frederick Memorial Hospital- Frederick, MD September 2015- September 2016 Certified Nursing Assistant
•Assist nurses and doctors in medical procedures and patients everyday care
•Insure patient safety and excellent care
•Being responsible for monitoring vitals and reporting any abnormalities to nurse
•Insure patient satisfactory with stay and all procedures while at the hospital.
•Awarded employee of the year
Cancer Risk and Prevention Center, Maine Medical Center- Portland, ME Spring 2015- May 2015
Genetic Counseling Intern
•Shadow Genetic Counselor and Oncologist at the out-patient clinic and learn about genetic testing for cancer research.
•Assist with the filing and inputting data in the computer and improve the overall efficiency of the department.
•Researching new labs and techniques for most accurate and cost-efficient testing
Heritage Hall Nursing Homes- Leesburg, VA December 2013 – December 2015 Certified Nursing Assistant
•Serve as a CNA working on the rehabilitation unit helping patients with everyday activities to allow them to safely regain normal living habits.
•Provide specific assistance to patients who could not perform tasks such as eating, dressing, shower, etc.
•Offer emotional and professional support to patients and family while they are staying at the facility.
Anne Stelmash N.P endocrine specialty December 2009- November 2012
Office Manager/ Billing Specialist
All manager roles
Billing and secretarial roles
Handling all patient conflicts
Creating office quality care and efficiency
Promoting events for health fairs and preventative care
Research Experience:
Traveled to Panama (Ecological Conservation and research) May 2014
•Traveled to Panama City and learned about the local culture and studied the ecology of the land.
Certifications
CPR, First aid, Basic Life Support