Gina

Registered Nurse and Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator with 13+ years of progressive experience across academic medical centers, specializing in gastroenterology, advanced endoscopy, infusion therapy, and clinical research. Experienced in coordinating clinical trial activities, patient recruitment and screening support, chart review, study visit coordination, investigational therapy workflows, IV medication and biologic administration, comprehensive patient assessments, and patient education. Brings a strong foundation in clinical judgment, research compliance, Epic documentation, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Committed to delivering safe, evidence-based patient care while supporting high-quality clinical research.

Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator – Gastroenterology at Iterative Health (2026-08 – 2026-10)

• Coordinated clinical research activities within a gastroenterology-focused research setting, supporting clinical trial operations and patient care.
• Reviewed patient charts and medical histories to help identify potential study participants and assess preliminary study eligibility.
• Supported patient recruitment, study scheduling, and coordination of research-related visits.
• Assisted with study-related infusion activities, patient monitoring, and clinical care in accordance with study and clinical requirements.
• Collaborated with investigators, clinical staff, and multidisciplinary research teams to support study execution and patient engagement.
• Supported clinical trial activities involving investigational therapies, including anti-TL1A research.
• Maintained required research training and credentials, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and safe shipping certifications.

Charge Registered Nurse – Advanced Endoscopy at VCU Health (2025-05 – 2026-07)

• Perform comprehensive clinical record reviews and assessments while applying independent clinical judgement to verify procedural readiness, reconcile medications, identify documentation discrepancies, and escalate clinical concerns to providers to prevent delays, unnecessary procedures and treatments, and support safe patient care.
• Rapidly assess and manage medical emergencies, including hemodynamic instability, respiratory compromise, anaphylaxis, and cardiac events, while collaborating with physicians and emergency response teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Administer blood products, including packed red blood cells (PRBCs), platelets, fresh frozen plasma (FFP), albumin, clotting factor concentrates, IV hydration, and other prescribed infusion therapies according to physician orders.
• Completion of pre-treatment assessments, patient education, continuous monitoring, and prompt recognition of transfusions and infusion reactions.
• Lead daily clinical operations for a high-volume inpatient and ambulatory endoscopy department (55+ cases/day), coordinating staffing, patient throughput, and clinical workflow across five procedure rooms while supporting safe and efficient patient care.
• Mentor and educate new nurses and clinical staff through one-on-one coaching, workflow training, Epic education, and competency development.
• Developed Epic learning resources (Amplifier), SmartPhrases, and training materials to standardize documentation, support onboarding, and improve workflow efficiency.
• Lead workflow improvement projects that improved documentation accuracy, regulatory compliance, interdisciplinary communication, and operational efficiency.

Registered Nurse – Travel Nurse (Endoscopy) at VCU Health (Aya Healthcare) (2024-07 – 2025-05)

• Successfully completed three consecutive 13-week travel assignments in a high-volume and academic endoscopy department, demonstrating adaptability and clinical excellence.
• Selected for permanent employment and promoted to Charge Nurse following successful completion of three travel contracts based on clinical performance, adaptability, and leadership.
• Delivered nursing care for general and advanced gastrointestinal and pulmonary procedures including ERCP, EUS, EGD, colonoscopy, therapeutic interventions, EBUS, ION, Bronchoscopy/BAL.
• Quickly integrated into established clinical teams while maintaining high standards of patient safety, procedural efficiency, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) | Laurelwood (2023-07 – 2024-05)

• Delivered comprehensive nursing care to adult behavioral health and substance use patients in a high-acuity inpatient psychiatric setting.
• Performed comprehensive clinical assessments, medication management, care planning, and discharge coordination.
• Educated patients on long-acting injectable medications, including administration techniques, expected therapeutic effects, potential adverse reactions, and ongoing self-management strategies.
• Administered scheduled and PRN intramuscular and subcutaneous medications in accordance with provider orders while monitoring for therapeutic response and adverse events.
• Collaborated with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and other interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate safe transitions of care.
• Managed patient assignments of 15–18 individuals while maintaining patient safety, regulatory compliance, and therapeutic communication.
• Served as Unit Council Secretary and led department recycling initiatives while researching and implementing enhanced staff safety measures, including Kevlar glove use during patient belonging searches.

Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health at Cleveland Clinic | Lutheran Hospital (2022-07 – 2023-07)

• Delivered nursing care for behavioral health and substance use patients of varying acuities in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
• Performed patient assessments, medication administration, care planning, patient education, and discharge coordination.
• Educated patients on long-acting injectable medications, including administration techniques, expected therapeutic effects, potential adverse reactions, and ongoing self-management strategies.
• Administered scheduled and PRN intramuscular and subcutaneous medications in accordance with provider orders while monitoring for therapeutic response and adverse events.
• Partnered with multidisciplinary teams to support recovery, crisis stabilization, and continuity of care.
• Developed strong assessment, documentation, de-escalation, interpersonal and communication skills while managing complex behavioral health patients.

Charge Registered Nurse – Infusion Services & Advanced Endoscopy at Cleveland Clinic | Main Campus (2016-02 – 2022-07)

• Administered IV hydration and infusion medications in both in – and – outpatients while monitoring patients for therapeutic response, adverse reactions, and infusion-related complications.
• Co-led implementation of electronic procedural documentation, transitioning the Endoscopy Department from paper charting to an electronic documentation system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Trained and supported more than 40 staff members with no onsite vendor support.
• Served as Charge Nurse, coordinating patient throughput, chart reviews, and operational workflow for a high-volume (80-90 cases/day) inpatient and ambulatory advanced endoscopy department supporting up to 30 nurses and clinical staff.
• Delivered comprehensive nursing care through the procedural process, including pre-procedure assessment, intra-procedure monitoring, and post-anesthesia recovery for general and advanced inpatient and outpatient gastrointestinal procedures.
• Preceptor to new nurses and nursing students, providing clinical education, workflow training, and competency development.
• Served on the Endoscopy Kaizen Committee, collaborating with interdisciplinary leaders to evaluate workflows, identify process improvement opportunities, and implement operational efficiencies within the endoscopy department.
• Selected as one of 15 nurse representatives’ hospital wide during Magnet re-designation appraiser interviews for clinical excellence and nursing engagement.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Chamberlain College of Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) – Bryant & Stratton