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Research Assistant at Centro Médico Episcopal San Lucas Hospital
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Competencies
Proficient in recruiting participants, conducting interviews, and ensuring data integrity in clinical research.
Experienced in auditing healthcare facilities and records to assess compliance with health standards.
Skilled in delivering educational programs and increasing awareness among diverse populations.
Capable of utiLizing statistical tools like SPSS and STATA for data analysis and reporting.
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Canva, and data quality assurance to support research and reporting tasks.
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Summary
Dedicated researcher with expertise in clinical data collection, health audits, and community education. Skilled in improving healthcare record accuracy and participant engagement.
Key Achievements
- Successfully recruited and enrolled participants for acute febrile illness studies, ensuring compliance with ethical standards.
- Conducted in-depth interviews and obtained informed consent, enhancing study data quality.
- Audited clinical records to evaluate healthcare services for survivors of violence, improving compliance and record accuracy.
- Delivered educational outreach to caregivers, increasing awareness of autism services and resources.
Experience
Research Assistant II
Recruit and enroll participants in acute febrile illness surveillance studies within emergency departments, including obtaining informed consent and conducting interviews.. Identify eligible participants using electronic medical records (MediTech), ensuring adherence to study inclusion criteria.. Collect and process biological samples, including labeling, centrifugation, and proper storage following established protocols.. Perform comprehensive data collection and quality checks, entering and maintaining accurate data in REDCap and other databases.. Lead follow-up efforts with participants through phone calls and hospital coordination to ensure second sample collection and complete data documentation.. Monitor clinical inventory and prepare sampling kits and study forms to maintain operational efficiency.. Review and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) in accordance with regulatory requirements.. Participate actively in program staff meetings and assist in data cleaning and evaluation efforts for reporting and quality control.
Project Monitor - “Fortalecimiento de servicios de salud a sobrevivientes de agresión sexual y de violencia doméstica”
Audited the health facilities that have an emergency room in the southern region of Puerto Rico.. Audited clinical records of domestic violence and sexual violence cases to evaluate the implementation of the Protocols and Guides of the Department of Health, CAVV.. Prepared reports of findings that included recommendations in order for the hospital to provide quality services.. Ensured digital platform compliance: "Portal de Rastreo de Equipo de Recolección de Evidencia en Casos de Violencia Sexual y Portal de Sistema de Vigilancia de Casos de Violencia Sexual y Doméstica Atendidas en Facilidades de Salud.”. Investigated complaints of non-compliance with protocol or deficiencies in sexual assault kits reported at the time of analysis by the Forensic Science Institute.. Monitored the inventory of rape kits in health facilities in the southern region of Puerto Rico.. Trained healthcare personnel on intervention protocols for victims and survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
Master's Internship
Delivered informational orientations to parents and caregivers, increasing awareness of services, policies, and resources available.. Developed and distributed educational materials to support families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic.. Responded to client inquiries by phone, ensuring accurate information and efficient scheduling of appointments and services.. Maintained organized records and databases.. Verified insurance coverage and assisted in securing service approvals to ensure continuity of care for children with autism.