Corrin Thorson, RN

tartup through closeout while collaborating with CROs, sponsors, and investigative sites to meet enrollment, quality, and timeline goals.

Clinical Trial Specialist at VDyne, Inc. (2026-04 – Present)

Provides operational support for the planning, execution, and oversight of VDyne clinical trials. Focuses on activities related to subject screening, site support, medical record review, and ensures protocol compliance. Collaborates closely with internal teams, CROs, and investigational sites to facilitate smooth study conduct. Primary site contact for subject screening process.

• Manages the physician screening committee, subject screening dossiers, and case approval tracking

Clinical Research Associate at VDyne, Inc. (2024-05 – 2026-04)

Supported in planning, development and execution of global and US clinical research studies, in accordance with applicable global regulatory requirements and company policy. Responsible for managing research sites, developing and maintaining successful working relationships with internal and external partners. Ensured compliance to study protocol and proactively drove progress to activation, enrollment, and data quality milestones.

• Supported European, Australian, US, and compassionate use subject submissions
• Reviewed subject related safety events, requested and reviewed relevant medical records, query submission and resolution, prepared event narratives for adjudication, and presented safety dossiers to CEC physicians
• Communicated with site and internally through subject consent to screening committee dossiers for study approval
• Reviewed, queried, and prepared subject for study approval
• Managed final study approval documentation

Clinical Research Coordinator II, RN, CCRC at Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (2022-11 – 2024-05)

Managed logistical aspects of structural heart research studies. Provided support, coordination, and leadership. Ensured smooth, accurate progress of clinical studies in accordance with legal regulatory standards through all study stages.

• Prepared IRB submissions, recruited, screened, consented study participants, and managed study participants
• Collected, submitted, and maintained study data and regulatory documents
• Ensured compliance with study protocols
• Managed order entry, clinical notes, and communication with hospital staff in electronic medical record
• Managed adverse/serious adverse events and device events
• Delegated to research assistants and associates
• Led internal audit team and FDA onsite audits

Clinical Research Clinician Coordinator at Regions Critical Care Research Center, St. Paul (2017-11 – 2022-11)

Screened, recruited, consented, and managed patients enrolled in cardiovascular research and critical care studies. Responsible for all aspects of study, safety monitoring, source documentation, data collection, regulatory filing, communication with physicians, sponsor monitoring, and financial oversight.

• Prepared Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, informed consents, and HIPAA authorizations
• Monitored study patients for abnormal labs and adverse events
• Advocated for patient needs
• Performed phlebotomy, peripheral IV start, and intravenous infusions
• Managed internal research pharmacy

Donor Suitability, Collections Quality Specialist at Memorial Blood Center, St. Paul (2012-07 – 2017-11)

Determined suitability of blood donors. Managed adverse donation reactions. Evaluated and managed post-donation information. Reviewed and investigated deviations affecting donor safety or the safety, quality, integrity, purity, or potency of product. Corrective action completed for process improvement. Created, maintained, and validated standard operating procedures and processes. Knowledge of good clinical practice, FDA, CDC, AABB, and HIPAA policies and regulations.

• Managed the Safety Committee alongside human resources
• Maintained employee Hepatitis B Program and Influenza Vaccination Program
• CPR Instructor

Licensed Practical Nurse at Heart and Vascular Center, Saint Louis Park (2011-12 – 2012-07)

Managed provider and patient flow, educated patients on specialized cardiac testing and procedures, reviewed appointments, and coordinated provider-directed testing. Managed Physician Assistant heart failure orders and provided backup support across cardiac specialties.

Lead Clinical Assistant at Minneapolis Heart Institute, Minneapolis (2005-02 – 2012-04)

Managed provider and patient flow. Roomed, provided care and education to patients. Applied cardiac monitors. Special duties as dictated by provider. Managed sample medication room and scheduled educational presentations. Maintained medical records/chart preparation procedures. Reviewed provider schedules. Established clinic six-minute walk procedure. Maintained quick provider preference for continuity of care. Performed phlebotomy and waive lab testing.

• EECP Therapist; maintained EECP schedule, supplies, and provided patient care
• ECG interpretation
• Utilized nursing process to trouble shoot
• Associate of the Heart Failure and Heart Transplant Team
• Fluent in all cardiac specialties, Excellian and Ultra Lab

Advanced Degree in Nursing – Rasmussen University School of Nursing (2022)

Associate Degree in Practical Nursing – Rasmussen College School of Nursing (2012)

Medical Assistant Program – Minneapolis Business College (1999)