Erika Huerta

Coordinate and conduct clinical research visits, including scheduling, subject assessments, and support during initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits. Screen, consent, and enroll study participants, serving as a primary liaison for patients and families. Manage study supplies, including lab kits, inventory, and requisitions.

Clinical Research Coordinator II - Division of Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation - Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

(2026-04)

• Coordinate and conduct clinical research visits, including scheduling, subject assessments, and support during initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits.
• Screen, consent, and enroll study participants, serving as a primary liaison for patients and families.
• Manage study supplies, including lab kits, inventory, and requisitions.

Clinical Research Coordinator I - Division of Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation - Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

(2024-07 - 2026-04)

• Assist with study start-up and the preparation and maintenance of all regulatory documents required by sponsor and/or regulatory agencies.
• Assist with the preparation of protocols, informed consents, modifications, renewals, and other necessary documents for review by the IRB and/or sponsor.
• Assist clinical research personnel in the implementation of clinical research projects and identification of eligible study subjects.

Residential Youth Counselor - Cunningham Children's Home

(2023-05 - 2024-05)

• Provide direct compassionate support and therapeutic intervention to youth and families.
• Follow detailed wellness plans facilitated by agency.
• Observe youth behavior, co-facilitate therapeutic groups, and monitor daily activities.
• Document daily progress notes and incident reports.

Patient Care Assistant - Carle Foundation Hospital

(2021-08 - 2024-04)

• Assist patients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene and eating.
• Ensure accurate documentation in EPIC of a patient's disposition.
• Inform available medical personnel of any change in behavior the patient starts to experience.
• Provide safe transport in the form of walking patients within the room or on a unit.

Bachelor of Science - Integrative Biology with a Minor in Chemistry - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2024-05)

Certificate - Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program - Northwestern Medicine (2026-05)