Samkelisiwe Buthelezi
Durban
Summary
A dynamic, versatile and well-motivated clinical research professional knowledgeable about coordinating patient information, laboratory samples and compliance documents for diverse clinical trials. With a significant experience of over 10 years in clinical trials, I’m able to multitask where necessary, always willing to work beyond call of duty to meet deadlines, individually and within a team. Highly organized and thorough with good planning and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator
South African Medical Research Council
04.2023 - Current
- Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
- Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
- Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals, and case report form requirements.
- Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
- Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
- Gathered, processed, and shipped lab specimens.
- Collected, evaluated, and modeled collected data.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Clinical Research Nurse
Africa Health Research Institute
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Conduct and review informed consent and study information to the participants
- Clinical procedures in adherence to the study protocols and materials
- Phlebotomy and specimen shipping
- Investigation product administration and accountability
- Data Collection and management
- Counseling and education
- Skills Transfer
Clinical Research Nurse
South African Medical Research Council
10.2010 - 12.2020
- Report Writing
- Research Support
- Data collection, capturing, management and quality
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Conduct and review informed consent and study information to the participants
- Clinical procedures in adherence to the study protocols and materials
- Phlebotomy and specimen shipping
- Investigation product administration and accountability
- Data Collection and management
- Skills Transfer
Registered Professional Nurse
Department Of Health- PMMH
02.2006 - 09.2010
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
B CUR Degree - Nursing Science
University of Zululand
12.2005
Senior Certificate -
KwaNxusa High School
Melmoth, South Africa12.2001
Skills
- Good Clinical Practices
- Clinical Research Practice & Phlebotomy
- Clinical Research Ethics
- Quality Assurance/Quality Control
Certification
COURSES & CERTIFICATES
- Clinical Research Coordinator Course,Academic Advance- Jun 2022
- GCP TRAINING, MEDINEL Oct 2021
- Principles of STD/HIV Research Course, University 0f Washington, Seattle, USA Sep 2013
- HIV/AIDS Counseling , LIFE LINE 2016
Additional Information
- DRIVING LICENSE , Driving license category B/ CODE 8
REFERENCES
REFERENCES
1. Dr Reshmi Dassaye
Scientist/Principal Investigator-SAMRC
E: reshmi.dassaye@mrc.ac.za
C: 0731402914
2. Dr Leatiatia Kampiire
Clinical Research Doctor-AHRI
E: leatitia.kampiire@ahri.org
C: 0679530010
3. Dr Vuyiswa Kumalo
Public Health Medicine Registrar
WITS School of Public Health
E: vuyiswa.kumalo@wits.ac.za
C: 0658868166
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator
South African Medical Research Council
04.2023 - Current
Clinical Research Nurse
Africa Health Research Institute
01.2021 - 03.2023
Clinical Research Nurse
South African Medical Research Council
10.2010 - 12.2020
Registered Professional Nurse
Department Of Health- PMMH
02.2006 - 09.2010
B CUR Degree - Nursing Science
University of Zululand
Senior Certificate -
KwaNxusa High School
COURSES & CERTIFICATES
- Clinical Research Coordinator Course,Academic Advance- Jun 2022
- GCP TRAINING, MEDINEL Oct 2021
- Principles of STD/HIV Research Course, University 0f Washington, Seattle, USA Sep 2013
- HIV/AIDS Counseling , LIFE LINE 2016
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