Eleni Tzounakos
Mahomet,IL
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented individual with a strong academic foundation in psychology and experience working in the human research field. Having developed a keen understanding of research protocols, ethical standards, and data integrity has honed abilities in managing sensitive information and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Eager to apply existing knowledge of psychological assessment tools and data analysis in a clinical setting. Committed to maintaining confidentiality, ethical practices, and ensuring accurate data collection. Possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for contributing to diagnostic and treatment planning processes while gaining hands-on experience in psychometrics.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Subjects Research Specialist
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
08.2022 - Current
- Analyze research protocols to assess whether the study design, recruitment methods, consent process, and other elements meet ethical standards.
- Ensure the study complies with regulatory frameworks (U.S. Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects), HIPAA (for medical data privacy), and other relevant guidelines.
- Ensure that the informed consent documents meet regulatory requirements and provide necessary information for participants to make an informed decision.
- Act as a liaison between the IRB and the research team, answering questions, providing guidance on the submission process, and helping researchers address feedback from the IRB.
Adjunct Instructor
Eastern Illinois University
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Taught graduate-level courses remotely, creating and implementing the course agenda, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
- Tracked student progress throughout the semester, offering advice or intervention when students are struggling.
- Received high scores from students for class environment evaluation, clear instruction and class management.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Carle Foundation Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Recruited and managed trial subjects to include screening patients for protocol eligibility, covering informed consent, screening, and inclusion/exclusion of the subjects adhering to safety and compliance issues.
- Ensured accurate and timely data collection, collection of source documents documentation, data entry, and reporting.
- Provided a safe environment for patients, families, and clinical staff at all times through compliance with all federal, state, and professional regulatory standards.
- Maintained effective and timely communications with sponsor, research subjects and PI during the course of the study.
Education
Master of Science - Health Promotion And Leadership
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston07-2020
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
University of Derby
Derby, UK - Athens, Greece06-2018
Skills
- Bilingual fluency (Greek and English)
- Experienced working with marginalized communities, exhibiting cross-cultural competence and sensitivity
- Trained in SPSS, iMedidata Rave, EPIC EMR
- Design and implementation of qualitative and quantitative research projects
Timeline
Human Subjects Research Specialist
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
08.2022 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
Eastern Illinois University
08.2022 - 01.2023
Clinical Research Coordinator
Carle Foundation Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Health Promotion And Leadership
Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
University of Derby
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