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Resume:
Andrea Morgan- Zechella
Newport, KY 41071
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SUMMARY
Dynamic, professional, team-oriented, self-motivated individual. Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal, written, listening, reading) and organizational skills. Strong analytical skills, independent work habits, time management and priority setting skills, detail oriented, good problem solving skills. Experience facilitating working session meetings, small to medium size groups. Good technical skills working with MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint and WordPerfect.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center / PPSI 4/08-present
Clinical Research Coordinator
•Recruits, schedules and records progression of patients through the research protocol.
•Directs the time course of evaluations and rating keeps track of patients who miss appointments so they can be rapidly rescheduled, telephones patients to remind them of appointments.
•Conducts ratings and collects data in accordance with the study protocol in a standard, orderly manner, checks for accuracy and completeness, and enters it into the casebooks.
•Supplies clinical trial data to entry clerks as required and together with the data manager, ensures that the information that is entered into the computerized database is complete and verified.
•Identifies subjects who might be susceptible for dropping out of the study and, together with the principal investigator and research nurse, attempts to minimize enrollment of patients who would be non-compliant.
•Obtains study-specific documentation from the sponsor company regarding all Industry-sponsored studies and ensures that all requirements are completed with the help of the Clinical Trials Administrator.
•Submits all regulatory documentation to local IRB and other committees for all Investigator-Initiated studies; protocol modifications, informed consents, progress reports, scope of practice forms, HIPPA forms.
•Develops study-related documentation for all investigator-initiated studies; Case Report Forms (CRF), Source Documents
•Identifies and records adverse events, and reports them to the principal investigator, pharmacy, and Clinical Trials Administration, as appropriate.
•Develops proficiency in the use of the rating instruments specified in the protocol.
•Local contact with IRB, Veterans Affairs Research and Development committee, and sponsor companies.
•Organize and prepare for all pre-site initiation visits and routine monitoring visits with all sponsoring companies
•Collaborate with doctors, nurses, and case managers regarding recruiting strategies and how to increase patient retention
•Presents to all case management teams within the VA hospital regarding all active studies and how to help with recruitment
•Collects laboratory samples as mandated by protocol and ensures receipt of laboratory results.
•Procures supplies and related equipment
•Facilitates communications between co-investigators.
•Attends weekly research meetings
•Data entry for all study-related documents
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati, OH 9/05-07/07
Mental Health Specialist
•Provide and maintain a consistent therapeutic milieu in a hospital setting
*Orchestrate and led therapeutic and educational groups for mentally ill adolescents – diverse populations
•Follow designated individual treatment plans and provided input regarding modification of treatment plans
•Work as an effective team member in improving organizational performance through recommended areas and approaches including activities, procedures, data collection, and department discussions
•Provide appropriate patient care (assessment of a patient’s needs) and clinical information (organization’s capability to provide care/treatment) when patients were admitted, referred, transferred, or discharged.
•Comply with policies and procedures, protecting patient rights for informed consent and handling confidential information as defined by Cincinnati Children’s mission and applicable laws and regulations.
Hillview Middle School, Menlo Park, CA 9/03-7/05
Assistant Teacher/Special Education
•Supervised and organized physical education classes and athletic events
•Assisted in the instruction of students with emotional, educational, physical, and/or behavioral problems; maintained sensitivity to learning difficulties encountered by students with special needs
•Contributed in the development and management of appropriate student behavior using positive reinforcement techniques
•Established and maintained cooperative and effective working relationships with children and adults
• Individual Tutor/Counselor 12/04-07/05
oProvided extensive private academic tutoring and organizational management for an emotionally disturbed adolescent
oBolstered trust, patience, and abilities to function in a team environment through personal encouragement/counseling sessions
EDUCATION
University of Findlay, Findlay, OH 8/99-5/03
B.A. Psychology, Emphasis: Health Psychology and Sociology
College of Mount Saint Joseph, Cincinnati, OH 5/07-03/08
Emphasis: Master of nursing degree (classes consisted of Pharmacology, Pathphysiology, and Medical Terminology etc.)
American Heart Association CPR/First Aid Certified 2007-2009
Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center Biomedical Research Training 4/08
University of Cincinnati Clinical Research Orientation Training 7/08
University of Cincinnati Biomedical Research Training 6/08
PANSS Certified – Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale for Schizophrenia
AWARDS
•Nike Farm Team Track and Field Representative (2003-2005)
•2004 Olympic Trials Qualifier Track and Field – Women’s 800 meter run
•Member of the University of Findlay Cross Country and Track Teams
•Best Female Athlete 2003: Recipient of the Sharon Milligan Award
•NCAA All-American in Women’s 800 meter run (2002-2003)
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