Diana Cruz
Atlanta
Summary
Diligent Registered Nurse with extensive oncology experience at Emory Healthcare, skilled in chemotherapy administration and patient advocacy. Proven ability to develop personalized care plans and conduct thorough patient assessments. Bilingual in Spanish, demonstrating strong organizational and problem-solving skills to enhance patient outcomes and support multidisciplinary teams effectively.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Emory Healthcare
07.2020 - Current
- Administered chemotherapy and supportive care to oncology patients, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for complex patient cases.
- Educated patients and families about diagnosis, treatment options, and symptom management strategies.
- Conducted quality assurance audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and safety protocols.
- Provided compassionate care for oncology patients, addressing their physical and emotional needs during treatment.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Duke University
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Develop, coordinate, and supervise research and administrative activities for clinical research studies conducted by principal investigators for the Cancer Control and Population Sciences Program.
- Complete the informed consent process with patients, ensure eligibility requirements are met, and follow protocol guidelines for non-chemotherapy clinical trials.
- Screen patients for inclusion in non-chemotherapy studies based on predetermined criteria, and register patients as appropriate.
- Perform QI processes consistent with Oncology CRU initiatives, including the review of participant consent forms for correct completion, with proper documentation. Report any deviations to the study team.
- Assist PIs, study coordinators, and research staff in the development of subject recruitment strategies, the identification of barriers to enrollment, and the implementation of appropriate interventions.
- Ensure specimen submissions for research protocol participants.
- Provide routine updates and reporting to the study team to ensure timely communication regarding the status of regulatory and safety-related issues.
Clinical Trial Assistant
Chiltern International
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Assists in maintaining tracking systems, and with the preparation of study CSFs for audits.
- Distributes and tracks safety reports to sites. Translates regulatory documents into Spanish.
- Develops and edits spreadsheets and tools as directed.
- Performs an initial review of incoming documents for professionalism, accuracy, and completeness according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Maintains required physical and electronic documents for investigator and regulatory files, according to SOPs and study-specific protocols.
- Handles meeting schedules, preparation, generation, and distribution of minutes.
- Maintains inventory of study supplies at sites to ensure quality patient care.
- Maintains and updates the study contact list for all team members, study sites, vendors, and the sponsor.
Education
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Nursing Practice
Emory University
Atlanta, GA08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Emory University
Atlanta, GA05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Research
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina, NC05-2016
Skills
- Chemotherapy administration
- End-Of-Life and Palliative Care Support
- Evidence based symptom management
- Patient and family advocacy
- Native Spanish Speaker
- Time management in high acute settings
- Cultural sensitivity in diverse patient populations
- Time management in high acute setting
- Strong organizational skills
- Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - 109104205
- Licensed Registered Nurse - RN296033
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Emory Healthcare
07.2020 - Current
Clinical Research Coordinator
Duke University
08.2017 - 12.2018
Clinical Trial Assistant
Chiltern International
05.2016 - 08.2017
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Nursing Practice
Emory University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Emory University
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Research
University of North Carolina At Wilmington