Clinical Research Coordinator

RISHAWN M. CARRIERE

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Ocean Springs, Mississippi 39564

Contact Number: 228-***-****

Email: *******.********@*****.***; ***********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Results-focused professional with successful experience leading, motivating peers with strong problem solving and follow-through capabilities. Recognized as a natural innovator with a special talent for excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, possess strong and decisive leadership qualifications with effective analytical, critical thinking, interpersonal communication, and conflict resolution skills. Excel at establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervising personnel, co-workers, subordinates, and representatives from various levels of government, business professionals, contractors, and the general public.

Medical Administration: In-depth knowledge and understanding of: HIPAA guidelines and regulatory compliance, medical records documentation; missions, organization, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems; interrelationships and interdependencies among various medical and administrative services and programs; health services management and information management. In-depth knowledge of extensive rules, procedures, operations, functions, and commitments applied to secretarial and clerical assignments to perform the procedural and administrative work of the office. Thorough knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, filing systems, telephone techniques, the use of office automation equipment and office machines.

Health and Safety Training: In depth knowledge of standards, procedures, method and techniques applicable to safety management. Working knowledge of general management functions, practices, and procedures sufficient to understand organizational objectives, safety and occupational health principles, regulations, standards, and work processes of various organizational segments; the requirements, methods, and techniques of accident/mishap investigation, analysis, resolution of routine safety problems, and reporting procedures; and risk assessment methods and techniques for evaluating low safety and occupational health risk areas, regulations, policies and guidelines required to protect human subjects in clinical trials.

Leadership: Proven ability to lead and motivate team/staff members; advanced clinical research abilities; ability to prioritize tasks to accomplish maximum results; taking on and accomplishing special projects within budget and deadlines; decisive and confident decision-making; ability to quickly adapt to new technology trends.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA); Type 60-80 WPM

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

10-2018 to Current

The McConnell Group

Clinical Research Assistant Coordinator, Contractor 40 hours/week

2591 Eglin Boulevard

Eglin Air Force Base, FL, United States

Provided clinical research support to include but not limited to, recruitment, randomization, data collection, tracking, interviews and follow-up necessary to conduct research studies in accordance with approved protocols, and applicable Air Force, DoD, Department of Veterans Affairs and Federal Regulations while promoting the safety, welfare, and confidentiality of research subjects and ensuring the integrity of data at all times. Maintained database for all clinical research studies. Created Share-point page to promote research and the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP.) Assisted multiple Family Medicine Residency providers in conducting research while in the Graduate Medical Education (GME) program to include: Acupuncture, Diabetes, and Microcurrent Studies.

06-2017 to 10-2017

MedPharmics

Clinical Research Coordinator, 40+ hours/week

301 Fisher Street

Biloxi, MS 39532

Maintained complete and accurate drug accountability, screened patients for various research studies, managed electronic paper files for regulatory research protocols. Ensured all study participants were fully consented prior to beginning a clinical trial. Conducted participant care visits, assisted the principal investigators coordinate submissions of research protocol amendments, progress reports, and final reports to the study sponsor and Institutional Review Board (IRB). Assisted in the coordination of multiple studies to include Clostridium difficule (C-diff) and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV.)

07-2012 to 07-2016

The McConnell Group, Rockville, Maryland 20850

Clinical Research Coordinator, Contractor, 40 hours/week

301 Fisher Street

Keesler AFB, MS 39534

Expertly assisted Principal Investigators facilitate Lumbar Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation, Pain Management, Diabetes, Physical Fitness, Shoulder Bursitis, Gout, Breast/Colon Cancer, Bariatric Surgery and Waist Measurement. Provided administrative support for the management of clinical operations as necessary in accordance with Federal, DoD and Air Force research guidelines. Utilized effective oral and written communication skills in the presentation of status reports and responding to inquiries from various sources, assisted in the management of an $8M budget, employed sound knowledge of Environmental Protection Agency and Environmental Compliance Assessment Management Program rules, regulations, and instructions relating to hazardous waste generation and personal and environmental protection. Compiled Informed Consent Documentation (ICD), data collection forms, and questionnaires for clinical research studies, ordered study material and equipment for research protocols in accordance with the Clinical Research Lab (CRL) policies. Maintained complete and accurate drug accountability, actively recruited and screened patients for various research studies, managed electronic paper files for regulatory research protocols. Ensured all study participants were fully consented prior to beginning a clinical trial. Conducted participant care visits, assisted the principal investigators coordinate submissions of research protocol amendments, progress reports, and final reports to the study sponsor and Institutional Review Board (IRB).

05-2010 to 06-2012

Eagle Applied Sciences, San Antonio, Texas 78248

Clinical Research Coordinator/Research Assistant II, Contractor, 40hours/week

301 Fisher Street

Keesler AFB, MS 39534

Expertly cultivated partnerships with the Principal Investigators, Clinical Research Lab members and the Diabetes and Obesity Research Working Group (DORWG), generated detailed reports containing graphs and charts from research data associated with clinical studies, applied in-depth knowledge of study guidelines, ensured compliance of local and state regulations. Compiled Informed Consent Documentation (ICD), data collection forms, and questionnaires for clinical research studies, ordered study material and equipment for research protocols in accordance with the Clinical Research Lab (CRL) policies. Maintained complete and accurate drug accountability, actively recruited and screened patients for various research studies, managed electronic paper files for regulatory research protocols. Ensured all study participants were fully consented prior to beginning a clinical trial. Conducted participant care visits, assisted the principal investigators coordinate submissions of research protocol amendments, progress reports, and final reports to the study sponsor and Institutional Review Board (IRB).

12-2008 to 12-2010

The Center for Clinical Trials,

Lead Clinical Research Study Coordinator, 40 hours/week

Biloxi, Mississippi 39530

Worked closely with management strategically planning enrollment of all study participants connected to clinical trials, improved recruiting and screening process of patients for various research studies, coordinated administrative tasks (scheduling, confirming appointments, phone call follow-ups) Designed source documentation for research studies, assisted the Clinical Director in overseeing the research facility to ensure the site remained compliant with all federal and pharmaceutical sponsor guidelines. Developed performance based measures to train staff on proper protocol enrollment, maintaining electronic and paper files and regulatory requirements. Skillfully applied conventional methods to update, analyze and evaluate participant and regulatory records for nine clinical studies, ranging from Osteoarthritis Pain, Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease, Constipation, and Diabetes-All Phase III Studies. Conducted participant care visits which involved taking patients’ vitals, conducting EKGs, processing lab work, dispensing study drugs and discussing patient medical history. Liaised with pharmaceutical companies and sponsors including: Hoffmann-La Roche, Pfizer, Wyeth, Norva Nordisk, Phenomix and Astra-Zeneca Maintained complete and accurate drug and equipment accountability at all times.

FORMAL EDUCATION:

05/2003

William Carey College, Gulfport, MS

Masters of Business Administration

Magna Cum Laude

02/2003

Blue Cliff College, Gulfport, MS

Completion of 700 hours Massage Therapy Program

Class Valedictorian

05/2000

University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS

Bachelor of Science, Kinesiotherapy

Completed 1000 hour internship (Veteran Affairs Gulf Coast Hospitals) involving work with wide range of patients to regain strength and ambulation using rehab equipment and techniques

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Certifications in the following: Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI), Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), Composite Health Care Systems (CHCS) and National Institution of Health (NIH), Oracle Clinical Remote Data Capture (OC RDC), Essentris (Military Inpatient program) MILITARY’S INPATIENT DOCUMENTATION SOLUTION

American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification

AWARDS, HONORS and RECOGNITION:

Awarded Track and Field scholarship to University of Southern Mississippi (USM)

Received Arthur Ashe Jr. Scholar Award for academic/athletic achievement (USM)

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