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
MS office
Dependable and responsible
Supervision and leadership
Teamwork and collaboration
Computer skills
Friendly, positive attitude
Data entry
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