Clinical Research resume

DIPALI PATEL

**** *** **** *****, ********, IL. *0103

630-***-**** *******@*****.***

To pursuit a challenging career in clinical research field as a clinical research associate/clinical research coordinator that will bring personal and professional growth

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

 Highly organized with proven ability to deal with multiple assignments and meet deadlines

 Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

 Extensive work experience in the healthcare industry including Budget Administration

 Motivated team player, detail oriented, result focused with excellent time management skills

 Proven ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure

 Strong educational background in all the basic sciences and Health Service Management

 Experience in using Electronic Data capture for clinical trials

 Knowledgeable in all areas of clinical research including but not limited to FDA rules and regulations, protocol reviews, IRB approvals, phases of clinical trials, SOP’s etc

 Extensive experience in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Outlook, SPSS and Publisher

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 Developed an on-going financial modeling system to evaluate multiple spending for the grant funds

 Developed the Council on Children with Disabilities newsletter under the projected budget and expectations for staff hours

 Developed a stroke prevention program in the Oak Lawn city for the comprehensive exam at NIU

 Took a lead in submitting the National Center continuation application for 07-08 on HRSA handbook and the new grant application for 08-13 on grants.gov

 Achieved an interim position in the nursing facility as a social service coordinator

CERTIFICATION

Kriger Research Group International

Clinical Research Associate Training Program Sept 2008

ICH GCP Training; Clinical Site Monitoring (site selection, initiation, monitoring and close out; Adverse Event Reporting; Pharmacology for Clinical Research Professionals)

CLINICAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Intern Jan 2009

Kriger Research Group International

Project I: Efficacy of the lowering effect of PROLIPOSTAT® on Blood concentrations of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in patients with normal and elevated blood concentrations of LDL-C

Project II: Study the Efficacy of the healing effect of recombinant human epidermal growth factor (rhEGF) on diabetic foot ulcers

Project III: Study the safety and Dose determination of Immuno - Stimulatory Therapy Agent for Bladder cancer, melanoma and colon cancer

Project IV: Survey: Proper Use and Cost Reduction strategies for prescription and non-prescription drugs

Internship projects included reviewing study protocols for accuracy, finding investigative sites, creating samples/forms of clinical research documents such as research site evaluation forms, checklists for monitoring site visits, initiation and close out visits; drafting and reviewing informed consent, documents necessary for the prestudy visits, planning investigators meeting etc.

Volunteer 2009-present

Central Dupage Hospital, Neuroscience Research Department (11+ hrs/week)

 Provide administrative support to Clinical research coordinator as requested

 Prepare and update regulatory binders

 Enter data from the source documents in to CRF’s

 Shadowing with site monitors to learn their role as a CRA in the clinical research industry

 Trained in doing eCRF’s for clinical trials

 Shadowing with CRC in the clinical trial procedures to learn how to consent patients, complete CRF’s and source documents, report AE’s, correspondence with IRB for approvals, review study requirements such as protocol, inclusion-exclusion criteria, endpoints, pre-post procedure requirements, filing application for study initiation requested by IRB, schedule follow-up appointments for patients based on company’s timeline, shipping trial materials, patient assessments using NIHSS and complete close-out study form

EMPLOYEMENT HISTORY

Health Care Office Manager

AAA Prism Immigrant Medical Center, Elgin, IL 2008-present

 Ensure adherence to all immigration laws and requirements by receiving the updated information on the immigration medical services from the USCIS website on daily basis

 Ensure that all patient records are accurate and complete, and that patient confidentiality is strictly maintained

 Oversee the financial aspects of the business

 Responsible for doing research on different immunization requirements based on CDC guidelines in compliance with United States Immigration Services

 Develop and implement a marketing plan for the practice

Division Coordinator

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Elk Grove Village, IL 2007-2008

 Coordinated all activities central to the division of National Center

 Provided meeting and logistical planning for various groups associated with Academy and the National Center for Medical Home Initiatives

 Worked on the budget narratives and line budgets

 Managed and monitored National Center budget for $700,000 on monthly basis

 Helped in putting the grant proposal together for 2008-2013

 Completed post award reporting for the old grant and progress reports for the new grant on federal website, HRSA.gov

 Worked on the carry-over and no-cost extension funds for the National Center budget

Social Service Coordinator

Wynscape Nursing and Rehab, Central Dupage Hospital, Wheaton, IL 2006 – 2007

 Performed detailed psychosocial assessments of potential residents and scheduled care plan meetings with the families for their progress review

 Assisted individual residents with discharge planning, consulting with patients, families, rehab staff and nurses to determine the most appropriate placement

 Screened residents for eligibility requirements, identify service barriers, unmet needs and refer them to different home health agencies

 Complied documentation, including progress notes, rehabilitation treatment plans and referrals to community agencies

 Completed sections of minimum dataset assigned (MDS) accurately and timely

 Provided leadership in coordinating community services with the interdisciplinary team

 Provided medical related social services so that each resident can maintain the highest practicable level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being

Recreational Therapist

Wynscape Nursing and Rehab, Central Dupage Hospital, Wheaton, IL 2006

 Conducted group and individual recreation activities according to resident’s needs, capabilities and interest; determined and implemented necessary precautions in exercising responsibility for the care and safety of patients

Volunteer, Administrative Office,

Wynscape Nursing and Rehab, Central Dupage Hospital, Wheaton, IL 2005 – 2006

 Helped the facility in writing policies and procedures as per the new regs passed by the Public Health Department

 Shadowed in different departments to learn different aspects of nursing and rehabilitative care

Administrative Assistant

H.C.Brill, Elk Grove Village, IL 2005

 Responsibilities included taking inbound calls, data entry, filing and faxing documents

Personal Banker

TCF Bank, Streamwood, IL 2004

 Marketed bank services and products

 Contributed to business unit through after sales-service focus and improvement for branch customers

 Recognized for customer centric focus and extraordinary customer intimacy in understanding and meeting needs

EDUCATION

Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL Dec 2007

Masters in Public Health (MPH), Health Service Management

SP University, Anand, India May 2002

Masters in Business Administration (MBA), Marketing

Gujarat University, Nadiad, India April 1998

Bachelors of Science (BS), Microbiology

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