Clinical Research Coordinator and Public Health

Kollie D. Catakaw, Clinical Research Coordinator

Yeadon, 19050, 267-449071, *********@*****.***

SUMMARY Dedicated and resourceful Clinical Research Professional with a Master of Public Health and over 10 years of progressive experience in healthcare, including medical directorship and nursing. Possesses a strong foundation in clinical assessment, patient screening, medical record management, and protocol compliance. Proven ability to develop and manage health initiatives, including coordinating outreach activities and research projects. Eager to leverage extensive experience and public health expertise to contribute to clinical research excellence at Main Line Health.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Licensed Practical Nurse

Home health specialist Inc, US Medical Staffing Inc, ReMed Recovery rehabilitation Center, Melmark Inc, Apex, Bayada Pediatrics, Hosana, and Team Select health services

2015 – Present, USA

Provided comprehensive nursing care across diverse settings including home health, long-term care, assisted living, schools, and rehabilitation facilities.

Conducted thorough clinical assessments, administered prescribed medications, operated medical equipment proficiently, meticulously recorded patient information, and delivered comprehensive shift reports. Resident Medical Doctor

Ganta United Methodist Hospital, John F. Kennedy Medical Center, Redemption and Firestone Duside Hospitals

2013 – 2014, Liberia

Executed a broad range of medical duties across all general medicine departments at Ganta United Methodist Hospital.

Practiced as a medical doctor at Liberia's foremost hospitals, including John F. Kennedy Medical Center, Redemption Hospital, and Firestone Duside Hospital.

Medical Director

Daqmow Clinics

2003 – 2009 Lakpazee, Liberia

Initiated and developed a community health facility in Lakpazee, Liberia, expanding it from two rooms to a fully operational clinic providing routine services; acquired land and constructed a larger facility offering essential healthcare excluding surgeries and most ancillary services. Oversaw the design and construction of the clinic, managed procurement of pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and equipment, and led recruitment, hiring, and comprehensive medical and administrative management for over a decade.

Physician Assistant/Officer-in-Charge (OIC)

Medical Emergency Relief cooperatives international (MERCI) / Medical Emergency Relief International (MERLIN)

1999 – 2002, Liberia

Contributed over ten years of service to a non-governmental medical organization in both emergency and non-emergency capacities. Advanced from a volunteer screener to a part-time role, subsequently being hired as a full-time employee.

Managed facility operations for three months, achieving significant financial improvements and enhancing overall efficiency, leading to an appointment as Officer-in-Charge and transfer to the organization's largest clinic. Served as a physician assistant and screener for Medical Emergency Relief International (MERLIN), a UK-based health and relief organization operating in Liberia.

President/CEO

HEPPENS

2016 – Present

Directed a non-profit health organization focused on health education for professionals, students, and community residents, emphasizing the prevention and promotion of common diseases and safety topics such as First Aid and CPR.

Facilitated community education on drug overdose awareness and the benefits of Narcan.

Spearheaded the planning and implementation of community initiatives for Drugs Revolving Funds projects in Liberia, Africa. Orchestrated medical-surgical outreach activities, conducted fundraising efforts, supervised community health screening programs, and managed research projects.

Instructor

Tubman National Institute of Medical Arts

2006 – 2008 Monrovia, Liberia

Instructed courses in Anatomy and Physiology at a technical college in Monrovia, Liberia.

Demonstrated laboratory procedures and supervised minor surgical dissection procedures.

Provided clinical supervision for Physician Assistant students. Organized, monitored, and facilitated corrections for clinical/bedside presentations.

EDUCATION

Temple University

Master of Public Health, Epidemiology

A M Dogliotti College of Medicine, University of Liberia Doctor of Medicine, Epidemiology

, Liberia

University of Liberia

Bachelor of Science, Biology

, Liberia

SKILLS Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word Teaching sciences in medical related topics

Clinical assessment and procedures Research in clinical and public health Clinical Research Patient Screening

Medical Records Database Management

Regulatory Compliance Questionnaire Administration Specimen Handling Protocol Compliance

External Monitoring Travel

INTERESTS Road to Health (Volunteerism):

Organizing presentations, serving as

teaching assistant and mentoring

students, fundraising, collecting and

transporting medical items and

supplies.

Covenant Outreach Center

(Volunteerism): Chairman of the

health committee, delivering health

talks, coordinating health related

activities, mobilizing, organizing and

supervising health outreach and

research activities.

Certificate of Contact Tracing

Temple University

01/2023

Certificate of Contact Tracing

Johns Hopkins University

07/2020

Certificate of TTE, Instructor, Nurse Aides

Penn State University

07/2020

Certificate, Trainer of Trainers

American Red Cross

01/2018

Diploma, Licensed Practical Nurse

PITC

01/2015

Diploma, Physician Assistant

TNIMA, JFK Medical Center

01/1999

CERTIFICATES

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