Dorothy Williams
Houston, Texas 77030
Phone: 713-***-****
E-mail: ********@***.***
WORK EXPERIENCE
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030
LVN/ Research Nurse @ PDCMDC
August 4, 2014 – present
PRESENT DUTIES
1. RX drug refills
2. Submit prior authorizations, appeals and IRO’s for medications and diagnostic tests
3. Schedule and conduct Peer to Peer meetings for medications 4. Schedule and meet with drug reps/manufactures regarding Specialty drug updates
5. Conduct brief in-services with CMA’s and fellows regarding Specialty and non-Specialty drugs as updates are known related to clinic / new TX FORMS, etc.
6. Keep clinic stocked with medication samples
7. Report and complete adverse events on Specialty drugs to manufacturers 8. Maintain Excel log on all Specialty drugs for Dr. Jankovic per his request 9. Call to speak with clinic patients per MD request during appointments or patient’s request
10. Write attending MD’s Letter of Medical Necessity 11. Social Workers duties – complete short- and long-term disability forms, FMLA and medical leave, nursing home and Hospice admission forms 12. Responsible for PDCMDC fax folder daily (N-Z)
13. Daily faxing and scanning
14. Responsible for PT/OT/Speech and DME orders
15. Responsible for Clozapine enrollment and updates EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Baylor College of Medicine
Research Nurse/ LVN
PDCMDC
August 2014- present
Screen, recruit and consent research patients
Data collection and documentation per protocol
Phlebology and ECG procedures per protocol
Dispense research medication maintaining accountability log Baylor College of Medicine
LVN/ Research Coordinator
Lester and Sue Smith Breast Care Center
April 26, 2013 – August 1, 2014
Screened and consented adjuvant Breast Cancer patients Maintain regulatory documents and entered study data into computerized database Administered study drug injections/medications
Drug accountability and phlebotomy experience
Coordinator for multiple sites (Baylor Clinic & Harris Health Smith Clinic) Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
Research Nurse / LVN II (Pulmonary/Medicine)
July 2012- present (Dr. Amir Sharafkhaneh @ VA Hospital) Jan 2011 – July 2012 (Dr. Frost & Dr. Safdar@ Baylor Clinic) Aug 2005 – Jan 2011 (Dr. Sharafkhaneh @ VA Hospital) Screened and consented COPD/ Pulmonary Hypertension/Pulmonary Fibrosis patients Submitted new protocols for IRB Submission, renewals and amendments NIOSH Certified in Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Maintained Investigational Products accountability Enter study data into a computerized database and/or Case Report Forms Report deviations and Serious Adverse Events to IRB, PI and Sponsor Schedule appointments for diagnostic tests and other procedures Maintain Regulatory Documents
Invoice Sponsor reimbursements
Maxim Healthcare Services, Houston, Texas
LVN/Flu Nurse Oct. 2008 – Oct. 2010
Administer flu and pneumonia vaccines seasonally @ various sites around Houston and the surrounding areas on Weekends only
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
Sr. Project Coordinator June 2004—Aug 2006
Registered and enrolled newly diagnosed Hematology / Oncology patients per protocol Reported serious adverse events to IRB, PI and Sponsor Rotated call beeper to assist MDs with questions and enrollment Enter study data into a computerized database and /or Case Report Forms Maintain Regulatory Documents
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas May 1999 – June 2004 Geriatric LVN II
Worked outpatient teaching office which consisted of multiple doctors Performed catheterizations, ear irrigations, respiratory treatments and EKG's Assisted with Pap Smears and injections as requested by Physician Requested Home Health Agencies for SN, DME and PT/OT Scheduled diagnostic tests, triaged calls and processed prescription refills University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX May 1997 – May 1999 Physician Nurse Auditor
Reviewed and advised MDs on documentation for proper LOS reimbursement Performed in-services on Medicare, Medicaid and other insurance updates for billing purposes
Kelsey Seybold Clinic, Houston, Texas Aug 1995 – May 1997 Neurology LVN II
Managed Health Care and UR experience
Assisted MD with procedures and processed prescription refill Scheduled Diagnostic test and ordered supplies
Roomed patients performing VS and BSs as needed.
Healthcor, Houston, Texas May 1994 - July 1995
Staff LVN
Assessment and teaching to homebound patients
Performed nursing procedures such as VS, BS’s and wound care Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas May 1992 – June 1995 Neurology, Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Assessed patients for new visits, follow–ups and annuals Retrieved patients back for follow-up and annuals (especially those lost to the system) Scheduled diagnostic tests, prescription refills and triaged calls Initiated patient enrollment and assisted research nurse with studies Completed case study books and data entry
Maintained Regulatory Documents
Research Nurse, Houston, Texas July 1998 – May 1992 OB/GYN Department
Coordinated OB/GYN and ID studies (investigational and non-investigational medications)
Screened and enrolled study subjects per protocol
Coordinated follow-up clinic such as scheduling appointments and procedures Completed case study books and data entry
Education
Lufkin High School, Lufkin, Texas Aug 1974-May 1977 Houston Community College, Houston, Texas
Certificate -- Health Care Assistant Apr 1981 – Oct 1981 Certificate -- Vocational Nurse Jan 1985- April 1986 Certificate -- ICD 9 Coding Sept 1997 –Nov 1997
Certificate -- STD Comprehensive Training / Dallas, Texas June 1992 Certificate --NIOSH Certified PFT September 2011
Organization and Awards
M. D. Anderson Hospital Outstanding Employee Award 1983 Baylor College of Medicine Outstanding Employee Award 1995 Alzheimer Disease Center Volunteer 1992 – 1995
Houston Food Bank Volunteer December 2011--present Skills
Excellence oral and written communication
Experienced in Computer spreadsheets and database management Ability to understand and implement new studies and protocols Knowledge of specific computer software:
Epic, Logician, E-mail, Proymed Rx, Window XP, Microsoft Office 2007, Excel, Secure Messaging System, CPRS and Easyware