Rajanna Brooks

Licensed Practical Nurse and Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator with 5+ years of clinical research experience and extensive healthcare experience supporting pediatric, neurology, rare-disease, and device/drug studies. Experienced in protocol implementation, participant screening and eligibility, study visits, safety monitoring, regulatory/IRB activities, source documentation, EDC/data quality, specimen coordination, and sponsor/CRA collaboration. Known for patient-centered communication, attention to detail, adaptability, and protecting research integrity.

Research Nurse Coordinator at Children's Mercy Hospital (2024-02 – Present)

• Serve as primary study coordinator for pediatric neurology and rare-disease clinical research, including screening, eligibility determination, enrollment, study visits, assessments, participant/family communication, and follow-up.
• Conduct protocol-driven nursing procedures within LPN scope and institutional policy, including vital signs, ECGs, research assessments, specimen activities, and investigational product/device support.
• Lead/coordinate assigned studies and collaborate with PIs, research staff, clinical departments, pharmacy/IDS, laboratories, sponsors, monitors, and other external partners to maintain protocol compliance and study timelines.
• Maintain accurate source documentation, visit records, study logs, regulatory files, EDC/REDCap data, and responses to sponsor/monitor queries; support data quality and timely issue resolution.
• Support IRB submissions and continuing regulatory requirements, including modifications, reportable events, deviations, notifications, CAPA/NTF documentation, study closeout activities, and essential document maintenance.
• Monitor and escalate participant safety, protocol, study-conduct, and data-quality issues; support timely AE/SAE reporting and required follow-up.
• Coordinate participant scheduling and multidisciplinary procedures, prepare visit materials, manage specimen collection/shipping logistics, and support sponsor monitoring/site visits.
• Provide clear education to participants and families regarding research participation, study procedures, medication/device requirements, and protocol expectations.

Clinical Trial Coordinator I at Children's Mercy Hospital (2021-10 – 2024-02)

• Coordinated clinical trial activities from screening and enrollment through follow-up while maintaining protocol, GCP, regulatory, and institutional requirements.
• Completed study documentation, participant scheduling, data entry, safety follow-up, specimen coordination, and sponsor/CRA communication across pediatric research studies.

PRN EKG Technician at St. Joseph Medical Center (2023-12 – Present)

• Perform electrocardiograms and support timely, accurate cardiac diagnostic testing in a clinical setting.

CRC/Phlebotomist Coordinator – Contract at Syneos Health (2020-02 – 2020-08)

• Screened, enrolled, and followed study participants; completed source documentation, CRFs/EDC, safety reporting, blood collection, specimen shipment tracking, and study communications.
• Ensured study activities were completed on schedule and in accordance with protocol, FDA, IRB, and informed-consent requirements.

Medical Research Associate at PRA Health Sciences (2018-06 – 2020-02)

• Screened potential participants and performed protocol-specific procedures including vital signs, ECGs, phlebotomy, urine testing/collection, pulse oximetry, medical history, AE/concomitant medication assessment, and investigational product accountability.
• Monitored participant safety and ensured study procedures were completed according to protocol, FDA requirements, and IRB requirements.

Laboratory Specimen Processor at Eurofins Viracor (2020-11 – 2021-06)

• Processed and tracked clinical specimens using laboratory information systems; verified sample requirements, labeling, storage, dry-ice handling, quality records, and data-management procedures.

Criminal Records Paralegal Supervisor at Jackson County Detention Center (2012-07 – 2017-12)

• Supervised records and intake processes; prepared and reviewed legal/court documents, maintained accurate records, and coordinated time-sensitive documentation.

Medication Supervisor at Carestone Assisted Living (2009-01 – 2010-02)

• Supported medication administration, resident care, ADLs, documentation, safety, and communication with nursing/medical staff.

Clinical Research Coordinator / Patient Care Technician / Cardiology-ER Technician at Barnes-Jewish Hospital / St. Louis Heart & Vascular (1994 – 2008)

• Coordinated five pacemaker studies under three physicians; obtained vital signs, administered cardiac monitoring/EKGs, supported direct patient care, and audited charts.

Monitor Tech / Pharmacy Technician at Crossroads Regional Hospital (2001-09 – 2003-09)

• Monitored EKG rhythms, obtained specimens, assisted with procedures, scheduled examinations, and supported medication preparation.

Correctional LPN – Contract at Centurion Staffing (2024-01 – 2025-01)

• Provided practical nursing support in a correctional healthcare environment while maintaining patient safety, documentation, and clinical standards.

Practical Nursing Certificate in Practical Nursing – Sanford-Brown College (2008)

Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies – Kaplan Career Institute (2010)

Medical Assistant Diploma in Medical Assisting – Al-Med Academy (1995)