Maribel Nelson is a Screening Coordinator II and Site Trainer at Covance Clinical Research Unit in Evansville, Indiana. She has over 30 years of experience as a nurse and research professional. Her roles have included registered nurse, research technician, phlebotomist, and medication assistant. She holds numerous certifications in areas such as phlebotomy, EKG, and life support. Nelson received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chinese General Hospital College of Nursing in 1985 and is licensed as an RN in the Philippines and Singapore.

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CURRICULUM VITAE: MARIBEL NELSON
CURRENT POSITION
Title: Screening Coordinator II / Site Trainer
Department: Screening
Clinical Pharmacology
Covance Clinical Research Unit Inc.
Evansville, Indiana ,USA
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Chinese General Hospital College of Nursing, Manila,
Philippines, 1985
Licensure
Licensed RN, Philippines, License No. 149781
Licensed RN, Singapore, License No. 9902938B
CERTIFICATIONS
Certification of Maintenance Program for Phlebotomy ( ASCP ) # 33474
Telemetry, Educational Excellence Inc., North Miami Beach, Florida, May 2 – 3, 2002
Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support, 05/20-24/2002, North Miami Beach, Florida, 2002
OJT Certificated – Insertion of IV Peripheral Line, Thomson Medical Center LTD,
Singapore, 1999
Intravenous Therapy, Parkway Group Healthcare Pte Ltd, Singapore, 1999
Basic Arrhythmia (EKG) Course (Part I, II, III & IV), St. Mary’s Medical Center,
Evansville, Indiana, 2007
ACLS, American Heart Association, Laerdal Medical Corp. Methodist Hospital, Henderson,
Kentucky, December 04, 2015 to December 2016
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Training), 2009
CITI Training - Study Coordinator Biomedical Basic Modules by Independent Investigational
Review Board, Inc., 2009
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association, Deaconess
Hospital, Evansville Indiana- August 2015-2017
Additional Coursework
Certified Nursing Assistant/HHA, Vista Care, Inc., CE Contact Hours – 12 hrs/year, 2006
Medication Assistant/QMA, Ivy Tech State College, Evansville, Indiana, 2006
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

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Screening Coordinator- II/ Site Trainer ( March 10, 2013 to present )
-Responsibilities are to coordinate, compile and provide data to assist in recruiting, screening and determining
eligibility of volunteers for participation in clinical studies.
-As Clinical Operations Trainer, is responsible for training Clinical Operations Staff, documenting training,
and maintaining training files.
-Responsible for obtaining pertinent training materials and presenting information to staff members in a
manner that facilitates optimal comprehension and ensures compliance with established Clinical procedures.
February 29, 2016 to present- Phlebotomist Associate ( Mid America Clinical Laboratories –
St. Mary’s Hospital, Evansville Indiana –Follow the diagnostic testing process begins with the
collection of a specimen by a qualified , professional phlebotomist. Committed to improving the
health of patients and recognize the vital role of phlebotomy job and responsibilities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Confirm the identity of the patient prior to specimen collection. Respect and maintain the
privacy of patients and their confidential information. Ensure the information is captured completely
and accurately. Follow the CDC and MACL (Mid America Clinical Laboratories) guidelines such
as order of draw, the use of correct tubes specimen for laboratory testing, accurate labelling of
collection tubes in front of patient and proper disposal of used supplies e.g. needle, gloves,
disposable gowns, mask.
August 2015- Mobile Paramedical Insurance examiners ( APPS/PORTAMEDIC) INDIANAPOLIS,
INDIANA OFFICE- Perform a multiple roles for a examiners to perform mobile insurance
examinations or mobile healthcare screens.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform medical screens which may include one of more of the following procedures: Medical History
interview and accurate recording of legible health history ( medical history of illnesses, injuries, surgeries and
medications including prescribing physicians with their address and contact number, Measurement of height
and weight and vital signs- Blood pressure, Pulse and respiration. Collection of urine and blood samples with
requisition form and blood processing, Obtained saliva sample, Perform ECG/EKG if required. Schedule
applicant or client appointments and communicate daily with assigned office regarding case status.
March 2013- Promoted as Screening Coordinator II Responsibilities are to coordinate, compile
and provide data to assist in recruiting, screening and determining eligibility of volunteers for
participation in clinical studies.
Oct 2011- Screening Coordinator I Responsibilities are to coordinate, compile and provide data
to assist in recruiting, screening and determining eligibility of volunteers for participation in clinical
studies.
Duties and Responsibilities:

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Read protocols for assigned studies to determine what screening procedures are necessary to deter-
mine participant qualification as well as to understand the Inclusion and Exclusion criteria for the
study. Work with Project/Study Manager/ Coordinator and Screening/ Recruitment Supervisor to
arrange any special screening procedures that may be necessary for the study. Ensure that
recruiting questionnaire is accurate in helping to determine eligibility of study participants. Prepare
and organize all necessary materials for participant screening and physical exams including
medical history packets , informed consents packets, calendars and any other documents and / or
forms required for the study. Assist with obtaining informed consent and medical history from
from screening volunteers. Ensure that all necessary screening tasks have been performed
including weight, height, frame size, venipuncture, vital signs, electrocardiograms, spirometry and
and simple laboratory procedures as needed and required per protocol. Review screening charts for
accuracy and completeness. Prepare screening charts for Project/Study Manager and Physician
review . Maintain the status of the study subjects in the database. Take the lead with the training of
screening of the screening staff . May liaise with Clinical Operations, Study Managers, and
screening and panel selection . May produce weekly staff duty rotas, liaising with
Resources to coordinate the screening scheduling system in order to meet deadlines on volunteer
achieve optimum time management utilizing the full potential of both Clinical Operations and
Screening Staff..
2009 – Present: Research Technician II, Screening, Clinical Pharmacology, Covance Clinical
Research Unit Inc.
Ms. Nelson is responsible for performing practical/administrative activities of clinical trials in
Clinical Pharmacology in line with protocol and regulatory requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist with screening procedures. Collection and processing of biological samples as specified in the
protocol and ensures the proper distribution of those samples. Transcription of data from source
documentation onto the Case Report Forms ( CRFs ) for simple to complex studies and QC of CRFs.
Accurately record all research data obtained or observed. Assist with training of new staff members.
Assist with QC of source documents and case report forms. Attends required meetings, as
appropriate. Assists as necessary, with study procedures. Maintains accurate records of all work
undertaken. Maintains constant awareness of participants safety and dignity at all times. Handles
participants complaints efficiently and effectively in order that their satisfaction is maintained. Ensure
that client and participant confidentiality is maintained. Responds to client and team queries in a
timely manner. Take ownership for the quality and standard of own work.
2007 – 2009: Research Technician I, Clinical Operations, Clinical Pharmacology, Covance
Clinical Research Unit Inc.
Ms. Nelson was responsible for training period for performing practical/administrative activities of
clinical trials in Clinical Pharmacology in line with protocol and regulatory requirements.
2002 - 2007: Medication Assistant/Qualified Medication Aide, Trinity Village PRN,
Evansville, Indiana
Ms. Nelson was responsible for preparation, administration and chart meds in compliance with
state and federal requirements and facility standards and procedures.

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She has experience with administering medication, orally, intradermally, intramuscular,
subcutaneously, observe and report any changes in the resident’s appearance, behavior and moods
to supervisor or P.I.
2004 - 2007: Certified Nursing Assistant/HHA, Home Health, Vista Care, Inc. Evansville,
Indiana
Ms. Nelson was responsible for providing daily care (ADL) total or direct care, comfort safety and
health needs of the residents.
She has experience with providing the fundamental nursing care to all assigned patients inpatient at
home patient.
2003 – 2004: Nurse Assistant/Tech, Medicross Medical Staffing, GFI/Select, Evansville,
Indiana
Ms. Nelson was responsible for admit OPV “subjects to clinical unit routine admission care and
obtaining blood for studies like PK, safety labs, obtain ECG and other procedures.
She has experience with emergency care, performing nursing procedures per company policy.
2002 – 2004: Certified Nurse Assistant, Alzheimer’s Unit, Good Samaritan Home, Evansville,
Indiana
Ms. Nelson was responsible for providing daily care total or direct care to all assigned tasks,
providing comfort safety and health needs of the patients.
She has experience with administration of medications, routine nursing care, working in acute and
chronic medical cases.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
1999 – 2001: Registered Nurse, Operating/Recovery Room, Mount Elizabeth Hospital,
Singapore
Ms. Nelson was responsible for providing post-operative nursing care to all patients undergoing
emergency and elective cases who underwent surgery. Report any changes in patient’s condition to
the respective anesthetist for immediate action.
She has experience with inserting and removing (ETT) Endo-tracheal tube with the presence of
anesthesiologist, providing emergency/critical (mega-code) care. She provided thorough monitoring
of vital signs, emergency care – CPR, ACLS (mega-code), peripheral line and IV therapy.
1997 – 1999: Registered Nurse, Labor/Delivery Department, Thomson Medical Centre PTE
LTD, Singapore
Ms. Nelson was responsible for performed procedures/treatments and nursing care for patients in
labor in addition to assisting the doctors with deliveries, stitching and resuscitation of the newborn,
including receiving newborns in operating room.
She has experience with assisting doctors with deliveries, assisting anesthesiologists in epidural.
She has experience in emergency/normal deliveries, and vaginal examination for patients in labor.

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Perform cardiotocograph monitor, non-stress test for pregnant women, assisting doctor in
admitting and monitoring pre-term labor.
1993 – 1997: Registered Nurse, General Medical/Surgical, Tan Tock Seng Hospital PTE
LTD, Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore
Ms. Nelson was responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and initiating nursing care of ill-
dependent, pre-operative and post-operative patients based on the patient center nursing system.
She was aware of nursing accountability and medical liabilities. Adhere to operational and nursing
policies and protocols.
She has experience with administration of IV medications, insertion of IV line, use of
syringe/infusion pumps, administration of inhaler and nebulizer, inserting Foleys catheter, NG-
tube, obtain blood for investigations, perform a gastric gavage/lavage, perform ECG, use of ambu-
bag, crash cart for emergency situation; peritoneal dialysis.
1991 – 1993: Registered Nurse/Staff Nurse, Medical Ward/Critically Ill Room, King Faisal
Hospital (M.O.H.), TAIF, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ms. Nelson was responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to all newly admitted
critically-ill patients. Identify, plan and initiate to give appropriate care, observe unusual
manifestations and institute remedial actions when appropriate and record in chart.
She has experience with assisting and preparing physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic
procedures such as insertion of CVP line, paracentesis or abdominal tapping, thoraccentesis
intubation, NGT insertion, and angiocath.
1989 – 1991: Registered Nurse (Supervising Nurse), OB-GYN/Surgery, Nursery, Delivery
Room, Cavite Provincial Health Office, Philippines
Ms. Nelson was responsible for being aware of the needs and problems of patients, nursing staff
and condition of the ward. Plan, supervise and initiate activities and workload of all nursing staff in
the ward. She participated in the budget preparation of the service. Check, initiate performance
appraisal system.
She has experience with practical and administrative activities in hospital setting.
1987 – 1989: Registered Nurse (Senior Nurse/Head Nurse), OB-GYN/Surgery Ward, Cavite
Provincial Health Office, Philippines
Ms. Nelson was responsible for making patient rounds and see that all patients received the
necessary care. Made sure all doctors orders were carried out properly and intelligently by the
staff. Planned and supervised all nursing activities in the ward/unit.
She has experience with senior/head nursing job and acted as a supervising nurse when delegated
to. She performed routine nursing care and other related nursing skills.
1986 – 1987: Registered Nurse/Staff Nurse, OB_GYN/Surgery, OPD-ER, Cavite Provincial
Health Office, Philippines
Ms. Nelson was responsible for providing direct nursing care to the patient. She performed nursing
activities in the clinical area and provided comprehensive care to all new and post-operative
patients.
She has experience with performing vital signs, venipuncture, angiocath insertion; ECGs, initiation
of cardiac and respiratory life support and other work related nursing skills.

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Philippine Nurses Association – Lifetime Member
Singapore Nurses Association - Member
Certification Maintenance Program for Phlebotomy as PBT (ASCP) current
AWARDS AND HONORS
Received 3rd
Honor, fourth year in high school
3rd
year in Nursing, 2nd
best in clinical practice.
Additional Skills for Phlebotomy:
Instruments/Procedures that were assessed in the technical areas for PBT.
Job Purpose: Serves patients/ study volunteer by preparing specimen for laboratory testing,
performing screening procedures.
Responsibilities:
1. Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with source documents and subject or patients
armband.
2. Obtain blood specimen by performing venipuncture/ finger sticks and inserting angio catheter per study
protocol.
3. Maintain specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following standard operating procedure;
observing isolation procedures.
4. Tracks collected specimen by initialing, dating, noting time of collection, reviewing blood log/ source
documents prior, during and after blood draw.
5. Performs glucose levels test per study protocol and notify Nurses/Doctors when needed.
6. Perform bleeding time test, platelet aggregation test and tromboxane test per study requirements per
protocol.
7. Maintain quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule or PK placard,
identifying and reporting any changes/amendment.
8. Maintain safe, secure and healthy work environment by following standard policies and procedures and
other standard requirements.
9. Verifies all lab kits such as tubes were all complete including the expiry date.
10. Determine the appropriate method of obtaining the proper amount of blood.
11. Responsible to perform the procedure and have the proper vessels to contain the sample and
responsible to properly label the sample and transport the sample to the laboratory in a timely manner.
12. Participate with the training of newly hired staff. Demonstrate the correct technique in performing
venipuncture, inserting angio catheter.
13. Describe the legal implications of Phlebotomy and practice ethical behavior and recognize the
importance of the Patient’s Bill of Rights.

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14. Explain the importance of having excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to handle
stress and maintain flexibility as a Phlebotomist.
15. Recognize and act upon individual and departmental needs for continuing education as a function of
growth and the maintenance of professional competence.
16. Process urine with addition of additive, use of analytical balance, working within the fume hood,
SNAP freezing and creating slurry, blood processing, centrifuge use, Urine, stool and tissue
processing, Proper technique with a pipette, lab clean up, storing samples in refrigerators and
freezers.
Maribel N. Nelson
102 Buckingham Dr. Evansville, Indiana 47715-3277
Tel. # 812-205-3128
Email address: munuestro@yahoo.com
Work email address: maribel.nelson@covance.com