1. 2185 Charlotte Court
Wheaton, Illinois 60189
Day-630-696-6755
Evening- 630-784-1961
Betsy Gamlin, AGNP-C, MSN, RN
EDUCATION
August 2011- Dec 2014
North Park University
Post- Masters Certificate
Advanced Gerontology/ Adult Nurse Practitioner Program
North Park University, Chicago
Master of Science with major in Nursing and Leadership and Management Track
Magna Cum Laude
Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan
Bachelor of Science with Major in Nursing
GPA 3.84/4.0 Magna Cum Laude
Kishwaukee College, Malta, Illinois
Associate Degree of Nursing
GPA3.9/4.0 Sum cum Laude
Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois
Music Education Major
GPA3.5/4.0 Magna cum Laude
CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse, State of Illinois License 041.232250
Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Illinois License 209014543
American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare providers
Certified Independent Health Coach
EXPERIENCE
02/01/2016- Present- Take Shape for Life- Certified Independent Health Coach through
Villanova University
Lead Behavior change modification techniques
Support and teach healthy habits of daily life
2. Weekly support calls with clients
08/2013- 12/2014- Residency for NP
550 clinical hours focusing on adult assessment, preventative care, and health management,
including 90 clinical hours focusing on geriatric patient populations with multiple co-
morbidities.
Cantata / Long Term/ Retirement Center- Brookfield Illinois
DuPage Medical Group – Internal Medicine- Hinsdale, Illinois
Harper College Student and Staff Health Clinic
Performed Health Assessment, Physical Exams, Pap Smears, review of labs, recommendations
for medications for patients conditions, teaching, collaboration
Computer system: Epic
1995-2013- Clinical Research, Gastroenterology, Oncology (breast cancer, glioblastomas),
Cardiac, Endocrine
Clinical Research Associate, Sr. Clinical Research Associate, Program Manager, Sr. Safety
Manager, Manager of Physician Initiated Studies globally
Conduct of global studies worldwide
Traveled worldwide to meet with thought leaders and discuss protocols with Clinical Research
Team
Successfully lock interim analysis for three simultaneous Phase 1studies within a week apart
Lead and work with various Consortiums along with NIH and Johns Hopkins for discussions
related to patients with glioblastomas
Lead and assist in protocol development of Phase 2 Brain Metastasis Studies
Write portions of the PK/PD Safety portions of the Annual report
Interface with PK, PD, Stats, Data management, Clinical Drug Supply and oversee Phase I ,
Phase II projects
Direct and lead activities necessary for study start up and review or study results/publications
Subject Matter Expert for processing study submissions via Insights data base and processes
related to external research proposals by global research physicians
Coordinate activities for review and approval of all IIS and affiliate studies within therapeutic
area
Manage direct reports and mentor new Clinical Research Associates and Managers
Manage, Coordinate / Collaborate activities i.e. contract preparation, drug release
Manage study completion activities
Review of all IIS and affiliate study proposals to ensure adherence to SOP’s and compliance
expectations
Lead daily Interactions with affiliates, therapeutic area physicians, scientific review
committee members and peers in multiple cross-functional areas.
3. 3/2007- to 9/2007 -Director, Clinical Operations at an Investigator’s Clinical Research Site
(6 month contract) Gastroenterology- ClinSearch
To lead organization in becoming a wholly designated research center in a 6 month
time frame
Business Development /Regulatory Affairs
* Develop relationships for business with Pharma companies
* Financial Oversight
* Training/Teaching new Sub investigators
* Prepare site for Sponsor Audit
* Liaise with FDA for audit previous findings at site
* Liaise with CRO's
* Oversight of laboratory practices
* Develop SOPs and training
* Co-monitor with CRAs
* Train Investigators and CRAs GCP practice
* Strategic planning
1/98-8/98- Consultant to Debra Owens, Owens International
Strategic Management
Antioch, Illinois
* Assist Owens International management with diagnosis, prioritization, and improvement of key
business needs enhancing competitive advantage, profitability and clinical outcomes
* Clients included Novartis/Basil Switzerland and Private practice Gastroenterologist)
* Train Investigator site on how to conduct Clinical Trials and adhere to GCP guidelines
* Train Investigator site on writing job description for research personnel
1985-1994- Intensive Care-Coronary Care/Neuro Intensive Care, Neonatal ICU, Psych, OB
Hinsdale Hospital
Hinsdale, Illinois
* Charge nurse /Hinsdale Hospital for Intensive Care
* Responsible for both Medical and Surgical critically ill patients both Medical and Surgical
* Collaborative effort with physicians, social workers, families
* Mentored new nurses and residents
4. ACTIVITES AND AWARDS
COPE (The McDonald Center for Obesity Prevention and Education- Villanova University)
Certified Independent Health Coach
* Inducted into honors Sigma Theta Tau International (1992-Present)
* Recipient of Outstanding Nurse Graduate Award (1985)
* Led Abbott Team Employee Giving Campaign for 3 years
* Monetary Awards (Silver, Gold, Bronze) for work on Clinical Projects and Compassionate Use
Program
* Appointed leadership position for Lunch and Learns
* Risk Management at Resurrection Hospital with Law and Claims department as part of my
Clinical Residency for Masters Program
* Takeda Circle Award for meeting stretch goals
* Takeda Circle Award for flawless execution of Phase II trial
* Takeda Commitment Awards for excellence/team work
* Basic Life Support Prepared
* Recognized by the American Heart Association for saving a life
* Deans list at North Park University Masters Program
* Deans list Andrews University, North Park University
* Chairperson for Intensive Care/Cardiac Care Unit / Neuro
* Nurse/Physician Advocacy Committee for impaired Health Care Practitioners
PROFESSIONALACTIVITIES
* Published: Smoking and Helicobacter pylori
* Published: Lack of an Effect of a Novel beta 3-Adrenoceptor Agonist, TAK-977, on Energy
Metabolism in Obese Individuals: A Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled Randomized Study
* Helped develop and teaching modules for Clinical Research at Northwestern University, Chicago
Fall of 2004
* Taught CRA/CRC Course at Northwestern University
* HOPE Volunteer (Help offer Protective Environment for Abused Women)
* American Red Cross Volunteer
* Nursing and Physician Advocacy committee member pioneering first such efforts in Illinois
* AACN (local and national)
* Member of DIA
* Member of ASCO
* Participate in RAPS (Regulatory Affairs Professional Society)
* Member of American Diabetes Association
* Member of ACRP (Association of Clinical Research Professionals)
* Member of Association of Gastroenterology
* Member of American Heart Association
* Attend European Cardiology meeting
5. * Attend American Heart Association meeting
* Attend European Endocrinology Meeting
* Speaker on Patient Recruitment Washington DC July 2006
* Round Table speaker at Northwestern University CRA/CRC class
* US Airways presentation for Focus on Chattanooga/ ClinSearch August 2007
* Member Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce
* Mentor and teach Physicians/ Nurse Practitioners as Sub-Investigators
* Develop and chair Lunch and Learns
Training
* IATA Training
* Public Speaking
* How to deal with difficult people
* Leaders Training Course
REFERENCES
Furnished upon request
Updated 6/2016
6. * Attend American Heart Association meeting
* Attend European Endocrinology Meeting
* Speaker on Patient Recruitment Washington DC July 2006
* Round Table speaker at Northwestern University CRA/CRC class
* US Airways presentation for Focus on Chattanooga/ ClinSearch August 2007
* Member Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce
* Mentor and teach Physicians/ Nurse Practitioners as Sub-Investigators
* Develop and chair Lunch and Learns
Training
* IATA Training
* Public Speaking
* How to deal with difficult people
* Leaders Training Course
REFERENCES
Furnished upon request
Updated 6/2016