MARTINE MORDECAI

** ******* ****** *** ***********, WV 25404 304-***-**** 304-***-**** (C)

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Research Nurse, Preceptor, and Charge Nurse

Perform excellent attention to detail in both clinical and clerical arenas

Obtained an Incentive Award, for patient assessment

Skilled with peripheral venous catheters and phlebotomy insertions for blood draws

Proficient with using Microsoft Office

WORK EXPERIENCE

CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR

U.S. Military HIV Research Program

Henry M. Jackson Foundation, Bethesda MD.

(November 2012 – Current):

Function in the role as the CRC for two Apheresis studies. Order all required supplies and equipment necessary to perform the protocol procedures. Monitor study activities to ensure compliance with protocols and with all relevant local, federal, and state regulatory and institutional policies. Maintain required records of study activity to include study charts, tracking logs, consent forms, and regulatory forms. Recruit, re-screen, schedule volunteers for all visits. Maintain funding to compensate the volunteers for each clinic visit, as well as to maintain a volunteer scheduled visit log to reconcile all financial disbursements. Assist with adhering to the budget. Consent volunteers to undergo apheresis procedures. Review all documents for current version, signatures and dates. Monitor volunteer and assess for any potential adverse events or serious adverse events during an apheresis procedure. Stay abreast of current treatment plans related to complications associated with the apheresis procedure. Document all concerned findings in the volunteers study charts. Stay current with the CITI, GCP, HIPAA guidelines. Obtain and process the required specimens per protocol, and assist with peripheral venous catheters insertions for all scheduled volunteers undergoing apheresis. Make arrangements to have the specimen picked up from Quest, and transported the rest to a research site. Obtain required vital signs and weights, and alerted the PI/AI of all abnormalities which do not meet the eligibility criteria. Prepare the study charts for the re-screening and apheresis procedures. Ensure all volunteers are consented prior to the apheresis procedures and are provided with copies of all signed documents. QA post apheresis documents, and ensure that the volunteers receive post apheresis instructions. Compensate the volunteers for all study visits. Treat all volunteers with respect and dignity. On call for emergency care post apheresis.

WORK EXPERIENCE (Cont.)

CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR

U.S. Military HIV Research Program

Henry M. Jackson Foundation, Bethesda MD.

(November 2010 – 2012):

Assigned to two studies, and became an expert with two other studies. Assisted with the recruitment of volunteers, scheduled dates for screening based on the physician’s schedule, discussed the informed consent with the volunteers, and assisted with the consenting process, obtained lab specimens per protocol, obtained vital signs, and EKG’s, reported all adverse events to the Principal/Associate Investigator, documented all adverse events, scheduled return visits, collected data for each study visit per protocol, prepared the study binders with updated forms, enter the data into the database system, and reported all abnormal findings to the Principal/Associate Investigator, currently following up with the volunteers for an eighteen months follow-up check via the telephone.

RESEARCH NURSE

Clinical Pharmacology Unit

Henry M. Jackson Foundation, Bethesda MD.

(April 2004 – 2010):

Implemented the clinical research protocols, collected research data and entered it into the appropriate source documents and case report forms. Verified completeness and accuracy of subject data, and assured subject compliance with the research protocol. Adhered to protocol-specific requirements and complied with the Good Clinical Practice guidelines. Observed, monitored, and assessed all volunteer's condition for any possible adverse events. Recognized significant changes in the volunteer's condition and reported the adverse events to the Associate Investigator (AI). Identified and interpreted serious events and notified the (AI). Performed phlebotomy and processed specimens for outside vendors. Inserted intravenous catheters for frequent blood draws as required. Recorded 12 lead and digitalized electrocardiographs (ECG's). Recognized and reported all abnormal ecg readings. Effectively administered study drug agents per protocol. Assigned to administer the first dose of the study drug agent in the presence of the Sponsors, and was told that I did a great job. Adhere to legal, professional, and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy. Provide guidance to volunteers with their informed consent. Ensure that all aspects of the informed consents were explained that included risks and benefits of the study. Received training issued by a staff Psychiatrist on cognitive testing (Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Disorders) to determine their drug use history satisfactorily without supervision, and have successfully tested numerous volunteers. Recruited, and screened volunteers. Offered flexibility with scheduling, and trained less experienced nurses, as well as performed duties assigned by the Assistant Nurse Manager and the Nurse Manager. Provided Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Disorders

WORK EXPERIENCE (Cont.)

CLINICAL RESEARCH NURSE

National Institute of Health (NIH)

Clinical Center, Bethesda MD.

(August 1999 – March 2002):

Utilized the scientific process to assess, plan, perform, and evaluate patient care for a full assignment of patients with acute and complex care needs in Allergies and Infectious Diseases. I attended all of the Multidisciplinary Conferences that were related to the ongoing care of chronically ill volunteers. Implemented research interventions after the volunteers were consented. Utilized observational skills to monitor the volunteers receive the study drug agents. Assigned as a Preceptor, and trained less experience nurses on various clinical skills.

CLINICAL NURSE / CHARGE NURSE

MEDICAL / SURGICAL / CARDIOVASUCLAR / TELEMETRY

Tripler Army Medical Center

Honolulu, HI.

(May 1995 – March 1999):

Supervised three to four professionals and five paraprofessionals. Delegated patient assignments based on the nurses' scope of practice. . Provided post-op teaching related to chest tubes, drains, and various feeding tubes. Provided patient teaching related to prescribed medications and their potential side effects. Attached and monitored patients on the telemetry, and reported any abnormal findings. Assumed responsibilities as the Performance Improvement Coordinator on the unit. Provided training to the less experienced nurse. Received an award for utilizing excellent assessment skills which warranted the patient to be transferred to the ICU for intensive monitoring.

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WORK EXPERIENCE (Cont.)

CLINICAL PEDIATRIC NURSE

Tripler Army Medical Center

Honolulu, HI.

(January 1993 – May 1995):

Provided human growth development training to the parents. Assisted with procedures for MRI and Bone Scans. Administered medications per physician’s order. Also verified correct dosage with another nurse prior to administering the drug. Inserted intravenous catheters and obtained various lab specimens.

CLINICAL NURSE

Fort Rucker Army Medical Center

Fort Rucker, AL.

(August 1990 – December 1992):

Provided medical care to both the pediatric and adult populations. Educated patients and family members about their medications, and treatment plan. Initiated care plans on newly assigned patients, as well as followed all care plans that were already initiated. Administer medications and treatments, Escorted patients to all radiological appointments, hung multiple types of intravenous solutions, observed for any potential side effects, and discharged patients to the assigned destination.

VAMC

Martinsburg, WV.

(1987 – 1988):

Provided medical care to the geriatric population, administered various medications, performed assessments, performed glucometer tests, and administered insulin as prescribed, inserted g-tubes, foley catheters, and naso-gastric tubes as prescribed, administered tube feedings, provided various treatments for decubitus ulcers, administered intravenous catheters.

EDUCATION

BSN. University Of Phoenix, Honolulu HI (1999)

AD. Shepherd College, Shepherdstown WV (1988)

SPECIALIZED TRAININGS

10 week CRA

CRC Beginner Program 2011

Apheresis Training 2011

CITI Program Training 2013

SCID Training 06-2006 (Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Disorders)

GCP Course 2013

Cognitive Behavior Training 11-2005 IRB 101 2004

Chemotherapy Course 03-2001

IV/PICC Course 03-2001

BCLS exp 12/2020

RN exp 08/2022

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