Samkelisiwe Buthelezi
Senior Research Technologist:Clinical Trials Nurse
Bluff
Summary
Experienced Clinical Trials Research Nurse, with 18 years of experience in public and research organizations. Skilled in GCP, research coordination, clinical research practice and phlebotomy . Skilled in ensuring compliance with clinical research ethics, quality assurance and quality control. Proficient in data collection, capturing and management. A dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a strong commitment to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes through high-quality research.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. In pursuit of full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Clinical Trials Nurse
South African Medical Research Council
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Conduct and review informed consent and study information to the participants.
- Screened patients records, databases and doctors referrals to identify candidates for research studies.
- Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals and case report forms requirements.
- Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
- Maintained compliance with protocols covering patients care and clinical trial operations.
- Counselling and education
- Contraception provision.
- Skills transfer.
- Gathered, processed and shipped lab specimens.
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
South African Medical Research Council
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Worked with the study Principal Investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily clinical research activities and comply with research protocols.
- Screened patients records, databases and doctors referrals to identify candidates for research studies.
- Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals and case report forms requirements.
- Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
- Maintained compliance with protocols covering patients care and clinical trial operations.
- Gathered, processed and shipped lab specimens.
- Collected, captured and managed quality of data.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated and strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Assigned staff workload based on patient requests and priorities, maintaining smooth-running operations.
- Supervised, trained and mentored new nurses on nursing requirements and procedures.
Professional 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 Trials Nurse
South African Medical Research Council
10.2010 - 12.2020
- Report Writing
- Research Support
- Data collection, capturing, management and quality
- 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
- Counseling and education
Professional Nurse
KZN 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.
- 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
Post Graduate Diploma HIV/AIDS Management - HIV/AIDS Management
Stellenbosch University
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University Of Zululand
Matric - High School
KwaNxusa High School
Skills
Good Clinical Practices
Certification
Clinical Research Coordinator Course, Academic Advance- Jun 2022
Education
other,other
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
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 Trials Nurse
South African Medical Research Council
05.2024 - 08.2025
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
South African Medical Research Council
04.2023 - 04.2024
Professional Research Nurse
Africa Health Research Institute
01.2021 - 03.2023
Clinical Trials Nurse
South African Medical Research Council
10.2010 - 12.2020
Professional Nurse
KZN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH-PMMH
02.2006 - 09.2010
Post Graduate Diploma HIV/AIDS Management - HIV/AIDS Management
Stellenbosch University
04.2001 -
Matric - High School
KwaNxusa High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University Of Zululand