Registered Nurse Medical
Resume:
Rachelle Scharsu RN. BSN. **** Villa Rosa Dr. Canfield, Ohio 44406
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SUMMARY
To obtain a challenging and rewarding position using my interpersonal and nursing skills as well as my research and operations experiences to successfully manage, implement, monitor, and manage research protocols.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Launched and managed seven tissue collection sites for genomic research and exceeded forecasted volume of tissue collected.
Hired and managed many employees of a newly formed Bio Technology research organization and successfully obtained IRB approval for five host medical centers within three months.
Wrote and assembled contents of the entire research protocol reference binder for the Expression Project for Oncology, which resulted in successful implementation of the protocol at each host medical center.
Presented lab operations to many pharmaceutical companies and research institutions, which helped to result in the continued funding of The Expression Project for Oncology and the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) Grant.
Nominated for the Cambridge Who’s Who among Executive and Professional Women in Nursing and Healthcare.
Summa Health System
Akron City Hospital
Manager, Clinical Research Unit – Division of Trauma and Surgical Research 2007 –present
Robotics Research Team
Surgical Resident Research Education
Abstract submission
Clinical Trial Management
Nursing Research Council
Opening of a Clinical Trial Unit
Participated in Re-certification for our Level 1 Trauma center
The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio 2006 to 2007
Research Nurse – Lerner Research Institute- The Genomic Medicine Institute
The Department of Gastroenterology
Protocol and IRB submissions (Financial disclosures, 1572, contracts)
Management of Clinical drug trials for Colitis and Crohn’s diseases
Severe Adverse Reactions, Data Clarification forms.
Participated in site qualification/survey visits.
The International Genomics Consortium, Phoenix, Arizona 2004 to 2006
Associate Director of Operations for the Expression Project in Oncology
Assisted in writing the awarded grant of the Biospecimen Core Resource for the Cancer Genome Pilot Project from the National Institute of Health.
Management of operations for the Genome base Expression Project in Oncology.
Preparing Policies and Procedures for CLIA/CAP inspection.
Management of the Tissue Banking and Analysis center for the future clinical trials for breast and pancreatic cancer research.
Assisted in development of patient educational brochure.
Writing Research Protocols.
Assisted in Research Grant Proposals.
Preparation of Request for information for the National Institute of Health.
The International Genomics Consortium, Phoenix, Arizona 2003 to 2004
Manager, Clinical Research Coordinators
Successful management of operations of multiple clinical research sites.
Site survey
Site initiation
Monitoring Visits
• Development of blood and tissue tracking operations for a Genome base research study.
• Presentation of research protocols to hospital medical staff.
• Hospital staff education.
Forum Health Northside Medical Center, Youngstown, Ohio 2001 to 2003
Registered Nurse - Research
• Management of Industry sponsored research protocols: Initiation, marketing, patient interviewing, data collection, tissue processing, and record keeping.
• CPT - Coding Pathology
• Management of Chromavision Medical Systems (ACIS System - Automated Cellular Imaging System) - Digital scanning of slides for the diagnosis and treatment of Breast Cancer.
Forum Health - Northside Medical Center, Youngstown, Ohio 1987 to 2001
Registered Nurse
• Chart review for Pre Admission Testing (Out patient surgical patients).
• Patient care in the Medical Intensive /Coronary Care unit for greater than ten years.
• Patient care in the Intermediate Pulmonary/Cardiac Care unit.
• Quality Assurance in Critical Care.
• Staff education for Critical Care Nursing.
St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center, Youngstown, Ohio 1986 to 1987
Registered Nurse
Intermediate Medical Care Unit.
• Nursing care and management of Intermediate Medical / Pulmonary patients.
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University, Sharon, PA 1998
B.S., Nursing
Honor of Highest Distinction - Summa Cum Laude
St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center School of Nursing
Youngstown, Ohio 1986
Diploma, Nursing
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio 1982
Pre - Nursing Courses
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse, Ohio Board of Nursing, Ohio, 1986
Registered Nurse, Arizona Board of Nursing, Arizona, 2003
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation - Basic Life Support
Advanced First Aid
Member of SOCRA (Society of Clinical Research Associates)
PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
"Genomics Collaborative" - Presenter - Genomics Research Tissue Sampling, Forum Health - Youngstown, Ohio, 2001
"Insight into Thoracic Chest Tubes." - Presenter, Youngstown State University - Youngstown, Ohio, 1996
"Advanced Coronary Care." -Presenter, Western Reserve Care System - Youngstown, Ohio, 1988 to 1995
"Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gasses." - Presenter, Western Reserve Care System - Youngstown, Ohio, 1994
"Neosynephrine Medication." - Presenter, Western Reserve Care System - Youngstown, Ohio, 1994
"AIDS." - Presenter, Youngstown State University - Youngstown, Ohio, 1993
"Effects of Smoking." - Presenter, Youngstown State University - Youngstown, Ohio, 1993
"Heimlich Maneuver." - Presenter, Youngstown State University - Youngstown, Ohio, 1993
"Coronary Artery Disease, Risk Factors" - Presenter, Youngstown State University - Youngstown, Ohio, 1993
"Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease." - Presenter, Forum Health - Youngstown, Ohio, 2001
TRAINING
“Women & Heart Disease – Are we at Risk?” Akron, Ohio 2009
“Trauma and Emergency Surgery.” Akron, Ohio 2009
“Ischemic Stroke.” CME Resource. Sacramento, California 2009
“Ohio Nurse Practice Act.” CME Resource. Sacramento, California 2009
“Medicare Clinical Trial Billing: Expert Advice to Stay in Compliance.” Akron, Ohio 2008
“Training for the shipping of Infectious Substance & Dry Ice” Akron, Ohio 2008
“Inaugural Vincent & Nancy DiGirolamo Cancer Symposium.” Akron, Ohio 2008.”
“The Weaver Cardiovascular Conference.” Akron. Ohio 2008
“The Sheldon Traegar Advanced Critical Care Conference.” Akron, Ohio 2008
“Heal Ohio: Showcasing Wound Care Competencies.” Akron, Ohio 2008
“CITI course for The Protection of Human Research Subjects.” Cleveland, Ohio 2006
“Clinical Research Coordinator Orientation” Cleveland, Ohio 2006
“Cardiorenal Syndrome: The Heart-Kidney Link” Cleveland, Ohio 2006
"Vaccinia: The Vaccine That Protects Against Smallpox.” 2005
"The Ohio Nurse Practice Act.", 2005
"Eating Disorders.” 2005
"Elder Abuse: Cultural Contexts and Implications.” 2005
"Human Subject Training.” Phoenix, AZ, 2005
"Seventh Annual Joe Harp Advanced Critical Care Nursing Conference.” Akron, OH, 2004
"Fifth Annual Oncology Seminar for Health Care Professionals." Achieving Balance: New Trends, Management, and Compliance of Care, 2003
"ACIS Training - (Automated Cellular Imaging System), San Juan Capistrano, CA, 2003
"Challenges you will see in 2003", 2003
"The Many Faces of Lung Cancer.” 2003
"Accountability in Clinical Research: Balancing Risk and Benefit.” Indianapolis, IN, 2002
"Law & Rules Regarding Nursing in Ohio.” 2003
"Critical Care Workshop 2001 - Selected Issues in Critical Care.” 2001
13the Annual Current Trends in Children's Health.” 2001
"Taking Care of Our Spiritual Health.” 2000
"Current Trends in Women's and Children's Health.” 2000
"Clinical Pain Review.” 2000
"Fighting Fat after Thirty.” 2000
"Nursing's Influence on National Health.” 2000
"Taking Care of our Financial Health through Personal Advisement.” 2000
"Critical Care Nursing 99: Y2K Ready.", 1999
"Podiatric Issues in the Care of the Diabetic Patient.” 1999
"Promoting Improved Mental Health.” 1999
"Best Practices for the new Millennium.” 1999
"Computerized Documentation for Nurses: Assessment and Data Collection.” 1999
"Current Trends in Nurse Midwifery.", 1999
"The Gamma Knife! A Technological Advanced in Neuro procedures.” 1999
"Presentation for the usage of Diprovan.” 1996
"Presentation for Medication - Ismo.” 1995
"Presentation for Medication - Dobutrex.” 1995
"Patient Care Information Services for RN's.", 1994
"Cycler - Peritoneal Dialysis Training.” 1994
"Current Methods of Ostomy Care.” 2003
"Cardiac Care: Current Issues and Trends.” 1994
"7the Annual Insights in Advanced Critical Care.” 1994
"Critical Care Skills Review.” 1994 to 1999
"Insights in Advanced Critical Care.” 1993
"Ballard suctioning equipment presentation.” 1992
"Changes in the Peer Review Organization (PRO).” 1992
"EKG Interpretation.", 1989
"Intra - Aortic Balloon Pump.” 1988
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