Natori Stokes
Durham
Summary
I am a dedicated professional with over three years of experience in oncology research. Alongside hands-on experience with infection prevention and quality assurance within hospital settings. I am seeking a role where I can leverage my expertise to make a positive contribution to healthcare, and improve patient outcomes. I am passionate about supporting safe, efficient healthcare practices, and advancing the quality of patient care. I am eager to join a team that values collaboration, strives to improve the overall healthcare experience for individuals, and continues making a meaningful impact in the healthcare field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator
Duke Cancer Institute
Durham
08.2024 - Current
- Ensure all activities comply with GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements to maintain ethical standards in research.
- Facilitate the informed consent process, ensuring participants fully understand the study protocol, risks, and benefits before enrollment.
- Monitor and ensure strict adherence to study protocols, making adjustments as needed in collaboration with the study team.
- Schedule patient visits efficiently, ensuring all required tests and assessments are completed.
- Overseeing research protocols with precision.
- Use clinical research management systems to coordinate participant activities, track progress, and manage financial milestones.
- Manage the receipt, storage, and accountability of investigational products, ensuring they are dispensed according to the protocol.
- Track, document, and report AEs and SAEs in accordance with regulatory requirements and sponsor guidelines.
Clinical Research Specialist Sr.
Duke Cancer Institute
Durham
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Acts as the primary liaison with sponsors, creates Data Management Plans (DMP), enters and monitors data in EDC systems, ensuring quality, completeness, and protocol adherence throughout all stages of the study.
- Coordinate the collection, processing, and shipping of biological specimens, including lab processing (DNA extraction, centrifugation, and aliquoting).
- Assembled study kits for research projects.
- Maintains expert knowledge of study protocols and SOPs, manages the procurement of clinical supplies, oversees clinical research systems for tracking participant activities, financial milestones, and upholds ethical standards in clinical research practices.
- Identified discrepancies in data entries and resolved queries.
- Coordinate and facilitate monitor visits for studies.
- Coordinate data locking procedures at the end of the study, ensuring that no further changes can be made to the dataset before final analysis.
Lifelong Health & Aging Services Intern
Riverside Health System
Newport News
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Data Collection and Analysis: Assisted in EMR system implementation by collecting and compiling data from administrators across four skilled nursing facilities, reviewing documentation for accuracy, and performing data audits, especially on staff vaccination records and test results.
- Organizational and communication skills: Coordinated meetings, scheduled appointments via Outlook Calendar, and communicated effectively with diverse staff, including nurses, directors, and administrators, across multiple facilities.
- Project Management and Self-Direction: Demonstrated strong self-organization and time management by managing travel between sites, tracking tasks with spreadsheets, and maintaining documentation for project progress.
Infection Prevention / Quality Control Intern
Sentara Healthcare
Norfolk
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Infection Control Compliance: Conducted daily environmental and isolation audits, validated signage, and monitored adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring compliance with healthcare infection prevention guidelines.
- Awareness and Peer Coaching: Promoted infection control practices by coaching peers on the Clean Hands Campaign, encouraging awareness and adherence to hand hygiene standards.
- Surveillance and Reporting: Supported infection preventionists by assisting in the compilation of surveillance reports to track infection control metrics and compliance.
- Assessed daily operations and defined processes to verify compliance with quality standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA08-2021
Associate of Science -
Thomas Nelson Community College
Hampton, VA05-2019
Master of Science - Health Administration
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- GCP compliance
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Work ethic and dependability
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Emotional intelligence (EQ)
- Creativity and innovation
Certification
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Oncology Research Processing Lab
- CPR /AED
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator
Duke Cancer Institute
08.2024 - Current
Clinical Research Specialist Sr.
Duke Cancer Institute
08.2021 - 08.2024
Lifelong Health & Aging Services Intern
Riverside Health System
07.2021 - 09.2021
Infection Prevention / Quality Control Intern
Sentara Healthcare
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Old Dominion University
Associate of Science -
Thomas Nelson Community College
Master of Science - Health Administration
Louisiana State University