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Vicki Gilchrist

Belle Vernon

Summary

Detail-oriented Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator with a strong background in protocol compliance and electronic health records. Committed to ensuring the highest standards in patient assessment and treatment administration.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

RN-Clinical Research Associate

11IQVIA
Durham
11.2019 - Current

Conducted site initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits according to contract and clinical standards.
Developed site-specific subject recruitment plans to optimize participant engagement.
Collaborated with sites to adapt recruitment strategies aligned with project objectives.
Tracked subject recruitment metrics to enhance project predictability and efficiency.

Home Health Registered Nurse

Medi Home Health
Scottdale
06.2002 - Current
  • Assisted Home Health patients in daily activities while employed casually.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to care plans.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for patient care coordination.
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions regularly.
  • Educated patients and families on health management strategies.
  • Documented patient progress in electronic health records accurately.
  • Provided direct nursing care by administering medications, treatments, wound care, and injections as prescribed by the physician.
  • Provided education about resources available for long term management of chronic illnesses.

Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator

University of Pittsburgh, UPMC
Pittsburgh
06.2007 - 11.2019
  • Coordinated patient recruitment for clinical trials and research studies.
  • Managed patient scheduling and follow-up appointments efficiently.
  • Collected and documented patient data during clinical assessments.
  • Collaborated with research teams to ensure protocol compliance.
  • Educated patients on study procedures and informed consent processes.
  • Monitored patient responses and reported adverse events promptly.

Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse

UPMC Presbyterian
PITTSBURGH
06.2004 - 06.2007
  • Administered chemotherapy treatments to patients in a safe and compassionate manner.
  • Monitored patient vital signs during infusion sessions to ensure safety and comfort.
  • Educated patients on treatment plans and potential side effects of chemotherapy.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate patient care effectively.
  • Assisted in managing inventory of chemotherapy medications and supplies for the unit.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient treatments and responses in electronic records.

RN Staff Nurse

UPMC Presbyterian
PITTSBURGH
06.2001 - 06.2004
  • Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and nursing protocols.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
  • Educated patients and families about health management and discharge instructions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
  • Assisted in patient assessments, documenting findings accurately in electronic records.

RN Staff Nurse

Monongahela Valley Hospital
Monongahela
06.2000 - 06.2002
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and nursing protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, promptly reporting changes to the healthcare team to facilitate timely interventions.
  • Educated patients and families about health management and discharge instructions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
  • Assisted in patient assessments, documenting findings accurately in electronic records.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical situations, enhancing their coping mechanisms and fostering trust.

RN Staff Nurse

Havencrest Senior Living
Monongahela
12.1997 - 06.2002
  • Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and adherence to nursing protocols.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, promptly reporting changes to enhance patient care and inform the healthcare team.
  • Educated patients and families about health management and discharge instructions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
  • Assisted in patient assessments and documented findings in electronic records to support accurate patient information management.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA
12-2010

Associate of Science - Nursing

Shadyside School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA
12-1997

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Care coordination
  • Treatment administration
  • Electronic health records
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Detail orientation
  • Patient education

Timeline

RN-Clinical Research Associate

11IQVIA
11.2019 - Current

Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator

University of Pittsburgh, UPMC
06.2007 - 11.2019

Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse

UPMC Presbyterian
06.2004 - 06.2007

Home Health Registered Nurse

Medi Home Health
06.2002 - Current

RN Staff Nurse

UPMC Presbyterian
06.2001 - 06.2004

RN Staff Nurse

Monongahela Valley Hospital
06.2000 - 06.2002

RN Staff Nurse

Havencrest Senior Living
12.1997 - 06.2002

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chatham University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Shadyside School of Nursing
Vicki Gilchrist