Annette Freels
Wonder Lake
Summary
Dynamic Senior Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator at AbbVie with expertise in clinical study planning, oversight and execution of various study designs. Excellence in collaboration for protocol development, using well developed communication skills and rationale. Proven track record in enhancing subject education and compliance. Leads in mentoring junior staff. Skilled in detailed documentation and fostering teamwork on any project while practicing time management skills. Oversees successful safety oversight, study execution and adherence to regulatory standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
AbbVie
Lake County, Illinois
05.2013 - Current
- Coordinated multiple clinical studies from simple study designs, to study designs with many parts moving simultaneously while adhering to protocol and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor subject data collection, ensuring accuracy consistency and safety oversight.
- Organize and lead team meetings, to address challenges in study execution.
- Logistics planning with cross-functional teams within the AbbVie Clinical Pharmacology Research Unit to prevent non-compliance while executing study activities.
- Collaborate within various therapeutic areas to ensure protocol language minimizes risk of any possibility of deviations, is executable and has realistic expectations.
- Ongoing collaboration within AbbVie contributing to protocol template language.
- Continuously implement effective subject education to improve understanding of study protocols and subject responsibility.
- Provide mentorship to junior staff, cultivating skills in clinical research, subject management and good clinical practices.
- Provide expert guidance on nursing best practices to support staff training initiatives within the research department.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines through rigorous maintenance of essential documents and timely submissions to regulatory authorities.
- Follow informed consent processes and maintain all records.
Clinical Research Nurse
Assured Healthcare
Lake County, Illinois
03.2012 - 05.2013
- Assisted in obtaining informed consent from subjects, ensuring ethical and legal compliance throughout the study.
- Assessed subjects while enrolled in studies ensuring prompt intervention as needed.
- Maintained detailed records of adverse events, facilitating timely reporting to the Investigator and Nurse Coordinator.
- Supported Principal Investigators by assisting and overseeing day-to-day activities of protocols and ensuring smooth operations.
- Administered Investigational Product in various routes assuring correctness and complete documentation.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents.
School Nurse
Woodstock Community Unit School District 200
Woodstock, Illinois
03.2009 - 05.2012
- Conducted health assessments to evaluate student health needs and identify necessary interventions.
- Administered first aid and emergency care to students experiencing health emergencies on school grounds.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Supported students with special needs by adhering to individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
- Collaborated with school staff to create a supportive environment for students with chronic health conditions.
- Maintained accurate student health records to ensure compliance with health regulations and school policies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL12-2008
Associate of Science -
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL05-2003
Skills
- Proficient in all programs within the Microsoft Office Package
- Well versed in ICH and Informed consent process
- Good clinical practice
- Detailed documentation
- Clinical trial management, planning and logistics
- Clinical research ethics
- Protocol development
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Leadership skills
- Multitasking
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse: State of Illinois-Expires 2026
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support-Expires 2026
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support-Expires 2026
Timeline
Senior Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
AbbVie
05.2013 - Current
Clinical Research Nurse
Assured Healthcare
03.2012 - 05.2013
School Nurse
Woodstock Community Unit School District 200
03.2009 - 05.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Elgin Community College
Associate of Science -
McHenry County College