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1. Darin P. Gonzalez
3137 S. Oak Park Ave. darin_gnzlz@yahoo.com
Berwyn, Illinois 60402 Phone (708) 795-9415
Education:
2000-2002 University of Illinois School of Public Health
Masters Degree: Health Policy and Administration (Research Design and Policy Analysis)
Thesis: Analysis of American Medical Association: Health Policies and Racial Disparities,
Development of Statistical Model to Analyze Quality of Health Care Outcomes in Medicare.
Proficiencies: SQL/SAS/SPSS/Microsoft/Oracle: Statistical Analysis, Epidemiology,
Management, Quality/Efficiency Analysis, N.I.H. Proposals, Policy Analysis and Development,
Environmental/Occupational Health, Health Policy Management, Non-Profit Organizational
Management. Microsoft Office Suites 2010 and 2013. Quality, HEDIS, CMS Policy and
Regulations, HIPAA, GCP, IRB, NCQA, CMS, HHS compliance.
1996-1998 University of Toledo, Medical Research and Design
Biochemistry, Clinical Anatomy, Physiology, Embryology, Microbiology, Histology, Pathology,
Statistics, and Anatomy, Research and Clinical Management.
1994-1996 Southern Illinois University, Biochemistry and Clinical Research
Quantum/Newtonian Physics, Advanced Organic/Inorganic Chemistry, Molecular Genetics,
Cellular and Developmental Embryology, Microbial Physiology, Advanced Biochemistry,
Human Histology/Pathology
1989-1994 University of Illinois
Baccalaureate of Science, Biology and Chemistry
1988 Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital Nursing School, Chicago
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Trauma Certification
1986-1988 Chicago Fire Dept., City Wide College
Emergency Medical Service Paramedic Training Program
2. Professional Experience:
June 2014- Present
Trinity Health Corp., Loyola University, Gottlieb Memorial Health System
Medical Staff System Improvement and Quality
• Quality Review and Improvement
• Morbidity and Mortality Review OPPE & FPPE
• Database Management
• Peer Review and Quality Presentations
• Meaningful Use Measures and Metrics
• Data Analysis and Statistics
• Proposals and Presentations
• Quality Improvement Implementation
• Epic/Clarity EHR
• MIDAS/STATIT
• Morrissey Credentials and Quality Improvement
March 2012- Feb 2014
University of Chicago, Center for Disease Control and Prevention
National Immunization Survey
• Research Interviews
• Data Management
• Data Security
• Research Coding
• Compliance
• Survey Development
February 2012- September 2012
Pillars, Illinois Children's Health Care Foundation.
Consultant, Berwyn/Cicero Children's Mental Health Initiative
• Project Management and Operations
• Creation and Development of Data Collection Plan
• HIPAA Healthcare Data Security and Compliance and Collection Methods
• Institutional Review Board Submissions and Revisions
• Oversight/Supervision Data
• Development of Computing and Reporting Methods
• Statistical Design and Analysis
October 2009- 2012
Rapid Motion Research LLC
• Operations and Finance
• Project Management
• Research and Statistical Design
• Database Design and Analysis
• Data Security
3. • Contract Negotiation, Implementation
• Program Development and Management
October 2008- November 2010
Consultant Sub-Contractor, Manhattan Strategy Group, Thomson Reuters
• Project Management
• Policy Development Pharmaceutical Errors, New York State Department of Public Health
• Quality Improvement Pharmaceutical Dispensing Process
• Statistical Analysis of Prevalence
• Quality, Process Improvement
• System Analysis Institutions
November 2006- June 2008
Sage Publications, Healthcare Encyclopedia and Manuscript Author: “Encyclopedia of
Health Services Research, Volume 1, 2009”
• Emerging Infectious Disease
• Infectious Disease and Bio-terrorism
• Analysis and Review U.S. Federal Policy, Infectious and Contagious Disease
November 2004- August 2007
Advocate Healthcare Corp. Trauma Network;
Lutheran General Hospital, Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Christ Medical Center,
Good Samaritan Hospital, Good Shepard Hospital
Project Manager, Trauma Research Specialist
• Co- Investigator for Clinical Studies
• Voting Member for the Advocate Health Care Institutional Review Board
• Author of Manuscripts and Clinical Articles
• Initiation, Oversight and Management of Clinical Research
• Management of Research Regulatory Process, Good Clinical Practice,
•Review Board, Health and Human Services, Illinois and Chicago Dept. of Public Health
•Proposals National Institute of Health, Department of Defense
• Contract Negotiation, Budget and Financial Management
• Continuing Education and Training for Study
• Database Construction and Analysis
• Statistical Design and Analysis
May 2004- July 2006
Chicago Department of Public Health, Division of Sexually Transmitted Disease, HIV
and AIDS, Community Health.
Grant Reviewer, Voting Member of Executive Board
• Review and Approval for Grant Submissions
• Review of Statistical Clinical Studies
• Review of Ethical Practices
• Good Clinical Practices for Grant Applications
• Funding Allocation and Awards
4. February 2002- November 2004
University of Illinois Chicago, College of Medicine Cancer Center, College of Dentistry
Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Illinois Medical Emergency Response Team
Senior Research Specialist, Research Co-Investigator, Project/Research Manager
• Initiation and Management of Clinical Studies/Clinical Trials Phases and Devices
• Grant Proposals Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
• Budget Development and Management
• Negotiation and Development of Clinical Contracts
• Institutional Review Board Submissions, HIPAA, Data Security and Validation
• Statistical Analysis, SAS, SPSS, Excel
• Research, Good Clinical Practice, IRB and Management Certifications
April 2002- December 2004
Great Lakes Healthcare Veteran's Administration
Jesse Brown (West Side)VA Hospital, Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
Senior Research Specialist, Research Co-Investigator, Project/Research Manager
• Initiation and Management of Clinical Studies/Clinical Trials Phases and Devices
• Grant Proposals Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
• Budget Development and Management
• Negotiation and Development of Clinical Contracts
• Institutional Review Board Submissions, HIPAA, Data Security and Validation
• Statistical Analysis, SAS, SPSS, Excel
March 1999- February 2002
Temporary Medical Personnel, The Matrix Group, Meyer Medical, Alexian Brothers
Clinical Supervisor, Site Manager, Family Practice and Pediatrics
• Senior Clinical Operations Consulting and Development
• Establish New Multi-Site Clinical Facilities
• Management of Clinical Staff
• Management of Patient Flow
• Referrals and Billing
• Direct Patient Medical Care
• Management of Site Laboratory Facilities
February1997- March 1999
Laboratory Corporation of America
Laboratory Site Manager
• Management of Outpatient Laboratory
• Phlebotomy
• Data Base Management
January 1995- February 1997 Part Time
The Matrix Group, Children's Memorial Hospital, Otolaryngology and Speech Clinic
Clinical Manager, Supervisor
• Management of Clinic and Staff
• Scheduling for Appointments and Procedures
5. • Direct Patient Care and Management
• Billing and Referrals
May 1994- September 1994
The Matrix Group, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
Orthopedic Technician
• Direct Patient Care
• Assist Orthopedic Surgeon with Patient Care
• Patient Referrals
• Billing
May1992- September1996
Saint Anthony Hospital
Emergency Room Technician/ E.M.T./Paramedic
May 1988- May 1992
Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital
July 1986- May 1988
Emergency Room Technician/E.M.T./Paramedic
Holy Family Hospital
Orthopedic Technologist/ Emergency Medical Technician
Publications Google Search: “Darin P. Gonzalez”
Gonzalez, Darin P. A Pilot Multi- Center Examination of of Near Infra Red Spectroscopy
(NIRS) in the Evaluation of Hemoglobin Levels in Trauma Patients Receiving Blood
Transfusions. J Applied Research. 2009 (Vol 8, 3) 199-208
Gonzalez, Darin P. Emerging Infectious Disease. In: Mullner R ed., Encyclopedia of Health
Services Research: Sage. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage 2009 350-354
Ebrahiem N, Gonzalez D. Anatomical Consideration of the Lateral Approach to L5-S1
Fusion/Fixation. J Spine. 1997
Ebrahiem N, Gonzalez D. Location and Identification of the Neurovascular Bundle in Pelvic
Pubic Symphysis Fixation. J Spine. 1996
Gonzalez D. Gene Regulation and Transport of Carbohydrates across the cell membrane in
E. Coli. SIU Science Journal 1995
6. Research/Grants: Clinical Research: Co-Investigator, Senior Manager
A Multi-Site Prospective Examination of the Hutchinson Technology In Spectra 325
Spectrometer in Evaluating Hemoglobin and Hematocrit Levels in Trauma Patients Admitted
to the SICU. Funding: Hutchinson Technologies Inc., Department of Defense
A Retrospective Examination of the Chicago Department of Public Health, Response to the
Hurricane Katrina Population Displaced to Illinois.
Funding: Chicago Dept. of Public Health, University of Illinois
A Phase II, Multi-Center, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled, Dose Ranging Study of the
Effects of RK-0202 on Oral Mucositis in Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy for Carcinoma
of the Oral Cavity, FDA Protocol No. RK-02020:02. Funding: Rx Kinetics Inc., BASF
A Double Blind, Randomized, Vehicle Controlled Study Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of
Benzydamine Hydrochloride Oral Rinse, Including a Separate Open Label Standard of Care
Arm in Subjects with Radiation- Induced Oral Mucositis, FDA Protocol 03980:02. Funding:
McNeil Pharmaceuticals, Johnson and Johnson Corporation
The Use of Oral Spectroscopy with adjunct use of Vital Dye (Tolonium Chloride) staining in
the evaluation and detection of dysplastic tissue of the oral mucosa.
Funding: Trylon Corporation
Final End Points and Analysis of Doxepin Rinse in Pain Management of Oral Mucositis.
Funding: McNeil Pharmaceuticals, Johnson and Johnson Corporation
Intralesional Injection of Cisplatin for Advanced Head and Neck Carcinoma Cancer Patients
Funding: Bristol Myers Squibb
Invited Presentations and Proposals
Effects of Menstrual Cyclic Status on Trauma Outcomes in Female Patients,
Chicago Committee on Trauma
Training the Oral Healthcare Provider, Survey of UIC Faculty and Staff to Determine
Preparedness for All-Hazards Response,
Illinois Dept. of Public Health
Development of Oral Cancer Clinic, University of Illinois Otolaryngology
Illinois and Chicago Department of Public Health, UIC Cancer Center, American Cancer
Society
Establishment of Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of Illinois
Illinois and Chicago Department of Public Health, Cancer Center Executive Committee
Community Based Osteoporosis Prevention and Education, Quantitative and Chemical
Endpoints.
National Institutes of Health
Congressional Bill; Prohibiting Smoking on Aircraft, Airliner Cabin Air Quality
