Rizwana Malik

Clinical Research

Houston, Township of Piney, TexasMember since October 24, 2024

Program coordination and leadership in clinical and infection prevention initiatRegulatory compliance: HIPAA, FDA, IRB, CFR, GCP, ICH, OSHA, GLPInfection prevention and control procedures, surveillance, and trend analysisPatient recruitment, screening, informed consent, and medical record managementPhlebotomy (certified) and specimen collection/processingClinical coding: ICD-9, ICD-10, CPTData management, REDCap, and electronic health recordsEducation and training development aligned with evidence-based practices

About

Experienced clinical research coordinator with 7 years at Brooke Army Medical Center, skilled in program management, regulatory compliance (FDA, IRB), and NACI-certified patient care procedures. Proven ability to operate effectively in a military healthcare environment, with expertise in data management, patient safety, and supporting infection prevention initiatives. Dedicated to advancing Department of Defense health programs, improving patient outcomes, and applying extensive research coordination experience to health program administration.

Experience

Clinical Research Coordinator - Radiation Oncology Department - Brooke Army Medical Center - San Antonio, TX

(2025-03)

Recruited and enrolled patients in Radiation Oncology clinical trials
Conducted baseline and longitudinal patient assessments with 6-month follow-ups
Coordinated IRB submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews
Maintained IRB documentation and accurate study data
Collected, processed, stored, and shipped biological specimens in compliance with safety protocols

Clinical Research Coordinator (Burn Unit in ISR) - Brooke Army Medical Center - San Antonio, TX

(2022-10 - 2023-07)

Led the "Save Oxygen" quality improvement project to optimize oxygen administration for burn patients based on TBSA percentage and evidence-based clinical guidelines
Collected, verified, and maintained comprehensive patient data, including acquisition and management of current protected health information (PHI) in compliance with HIPAA regulations
Entered, updated, and managed study data in REDCap to ensure accuracy, completeness, and data integrity
Coordinated with clinical and administrative staff to track outcomes and support continuous patient care improvement

Clinical Research Support Team-CRT 4 Admin Working in USAISR - Brooke Army Medical Center - San Antonio, TX

(2023-08 - 2024-03)

Coordinated DTS TDY travel for civilian, military, and contractor staff
Managed conference logistics and in-/out-processing procedures
Maintained Alert and Organizational Rosters
Managed administrative records and documentation in SharePoint

Clinical Research Coordinator (Trauma Department) - Brooke Army Medical Center - San Antonio, TX

(2022-03 - 2022-07)

Recruited and enrolled nurses and medics into the T6 Health System to enhance the accuracy and flow of patient information from the field to hospital-based care teams
Collected and analyzed data by comparing paper documentation with electronic health system records to identify discrepancies and support system improvement

Clinical Research Coordinator (Neurology Department) - Brooke Army Medical Center - San Antonio, TX

(2020-10 - 2022-01)

Enrolled patients and obtained informed consent in compliance with HIPAA
Conducted VR-based cognitive pupillometry assessments for mTBI and musculoskeletal injuries and follow up monthly via phone call
Collected and managed patient data in REDCap

Clinical Research Coordinator (Emergency Department) - Brooke Army Medical Center - San Antonio, TX

(2019-04 - 2020-09)

Screened, recruited, and enrolled patients, obtaining informed consent while maintaining HIPAA compliance
Entered and managed patient data in REDCap
Collected, labeled, stored, and shipped blood and urine specimens for substance abuse research
Conducted patient and provider interviews for opioid decision-making studies

Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator - Sleep Therapy Research - San Antonio, TX

(2017-11 - 2018-09)

Screen, recruit, and enroll patients into study with consent and maintaining confidentiality
Draw blood and centrifuge, safely seal into test tube and send out with temperature control and conduct ECG if necessary
Receive drug supply for research study and record inventory quantities
Closely monitor patient through clinical trials for adverse event or reaction and accurately track quantity of trail medication given per visit

Accounts Specialist - Multiple (Pulmonary Consultants, South Texas Renal Associates, Southwest General Hospital, Methodist Specialty and Transplant Information) - San Antonio, TX

(2015-08 - 2017-06)