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Alicia Meredith, RN

Chicago

Summary

Clinical Research Nurse specializing in neurological assessments, data collection, and patient care within research protocols. Skilled in participant recruitment and retention, informed consent, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong leadership in mentoring staff and improving clinical research processes to enhance patient care and research outcomes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Research Nurse

Rush University Medical Center
01.2020 - Current
  • Perform clinical exams including physical, cognitive, pulmonary function, and blood tests of elderly persons who are involved in longitudinal studies related to Alzheimer's disease and aging
  • Work closely with study team including study coordinators, research assistants, and neurologists to collect data and create and implement additional study protocols
  • Support participant recruitment and scheduling by explaining study objectives, addressing questions, and obtaining informed consent in accordance with ethical research standards

President, Unit Based Council

NorthShore University Health System
03.2018 - Current
  • -Lead a group of nurses through the shared decision making process to create positive changes for unit

Charge Nurse

NorthShore University Health System
05.2017 - Current
  • -Responsible for flow of unit including staff assignments, patient care, and customer service during shift

RN Preceptor for New RNs

NorthShore University Health System
10.2016 - Current
  • -Train new RN staff on a one-to-one basis for five to eight weeks

Diabetes Education Champion

NorthShore University Health System
11.2015 - Current
  • -Monitor compliance with company-wide diabetes protocols and educate staff to enhance this compliance

Registered Nurse

Endeavor Health
04.2015 - 12.2019
  • Provide direct, evidence-based nursing care to diverse adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced 37 bed inpatient medical and hospice unit
  • Serve as Charge Nurse: Oversee unit operations during assigned shifts, including patient flow, nurse assignments, and resolution of staffing and clinical issues to ensure optimal patient care and team performance
  • Serve as President, Unit-Based Council: Lead shared governance initiatives, facilitating collaborative decision-making among nursing staff to implement unit-wide improvements in workflow, patient care, and staff engagement
  • Act as Diabetes Education Champion: Promote adherence to hospital-wide diabetes management protocols through staff education and compliance monitoring
  • Function as RN Preceptor: Mentor and train newly hired RNs through comprehensive, individualized onboarding

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL
02.2015

Bachelor of Science in Recreation Administration -

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
05.2008

Skills

  • Neurological Assessment
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Customer Service
  • Phlebotomy
  • REDCap
  • EPIC
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Informed Consent

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, State of Illinois
  • Registered Nurse, State of Michigan
  • BLS CPR Provider, American Heart Association

Timeline

Clinical Research Nurse

Rush University Medical Center
01.2020 - Current

President, Unit Based Council

NorthShore University Health System
03.2018 - Current

Charge Nurse

NorthShore University Health System
05.2017 - Current

RN Preceptor for New RNs

NorthShore University Health System
10.2016 - Current

Diabetes Education Champion

NorthShore University Health System
11.2015 - Current

Registered Nurse

Endeavor Health
04.2015 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Chamberlain University

Bachelor of Science in Recreation Administration -

Central Michigan University

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