Prerona Goon is seeking a challenging role in the healthcare industry where she can utilize her knowledge and experience. She currently works as an Operations Specialist at QuintilesIMS, where she has been involved in various pharmacovigilance projects related to drugs and devices. Her responsibilities include processing safety data, performing pharmacovigilance activities like collecting adverse events, and mentoring less experienced staff. She has over 8 years of experience in pharmacovigilance and medical writing. She holds an MSc in Biochemistry and is pursuing a post-graduate diploma in Regulatory Affairs.
At this year’s AONE Annual Meeting & Exposition Prophecy was honored to present one of the key conference sessions. James Ostmann, Sr. RN, MBA Chief Nursing Officer, co-hosted a teaching session with Biddle Consulting Group’s Dr. Dan Biddle, President & CEO.
How to Build the Ideal Nursing Assessment
Uncovering Key Traits to Target in Your Testing Program
During Prophecy’s four-year validation study incorporating over 900 professionals, Jim and Dan became experts on holistic testing of nurses. The idea of assessing the “whole nurse” incorporates interpersonal, cognitive, and behavioral skills using standardized, validated tests with a proven, scientific connection to skills and competencies.
VIPs – Very Important Points
Measure the whole person (otherwise, valuable competencies are not considered in making critical employment decisions)
Use tests that have a proven, scientific connection to the various skills and competencies needed.
Measure those various competencies in reliable (consistent) and efficient (fast) ways.
Properly balance (weigh) the various tests in a way that matches the job.
Attendees were able to take home the presentation notes, and we would like to extend that option to all of our readers as well.
Why should you download the slides?
Identify ways to increase nurse retention and reduce turnover costs
Establish a plan to raise quality of nurse hires to increase patient satisfaction
Learn details behind the 5 phase test development process
Compare the findings with your current hiring process
Plus, see graphical layouts of the statistics – pictures speak louder than words.
Because of the strength of the combined Prophecy Assessment, medical facilities that use the combined set of Prophecy Assessments are likely to improve their effectiveness of their nurse hiring program between 13% and 27% (given the base rate of 50%), and between 9% and 15% (given the base rate of 80%) when compared to using no testing program, or a selection process with invalid tests.
The use of valid and reliable assessment tools is the key that allows hospitals to reduce costs, build an effective team, and improve patient care.
Intralign scheduling experts leverage your hospital’s physical OR space and help your team focus on activities that directly promote a high-performing OR. The 3 Keys to the Intralign OR Scheduling & Block Utilization Program are Review Current State, Design Optimal Schedule and Implement, Test & Manage.
Our team of qualified WHS specialists conducts independent on-site detailed Gap Analysis ( https://www.melsafe.com.au/services/gap-analysis/ )of your existing workplace health and safety processes. WHS Gap Analysis is a process that compares actual performance or results with what was expected or desired. For further details, please click on our website.
At this year’s AONE Annual Meeting & Exposition Prophecy was honored to present one of the key conference sessions. James Ostmann, Sr. RN, MBA Chief Nursing Officer, co-hosted a teaching session with Biddle Consulting Group’s Dr. Dan Biddle, President & CEO.
How to Build the Ideal Nursing Assessment
Uncovering Key Traits to Target in Your Testing Program
During Prophecy’s four-year validation study incorporating over 900 professionals, Jim and Dan became experts on holistic testing of nurses. The idea of assessing the “whole nurse” incorporates interpersonal, cognitive, and behavioral skills using standardized, validated tests with a proven, scientific connection to skills and competencies.
VIPs – Very Important Points
Measure the whole person (otherwise, valuable competencies are not considered in making critical employment decisions)
Use tests that have a proven, scientific connection to the various skills and competencies needed.
Measure those various competencies in reliable (consistent) and efficient (fast) ways.
Properly balance (weigh) the various tests in a way that matches the job.
Attendees were able to take home the presentation notes, and we would like to extend that option to all of our readers as well.
Why should you download the slides?
Identify ways to increase nurse retention and reduce turnover costs
Establish a plan to raise quality of nurse hires to increase patient satisfaction
Learn details behind the 5 phase test development process
Compare the findings with your current hiring process
Plus, see graphical layouts of the statistics – pictures speak louder than words.
Because of the strength of the combined Prophecy Assessment, medical facilities that use the combined set of Prophecy Assessments are likely to improve their effectiveness of their nurse hiring program between 13% and 27% (given the base rate of 50%), and between 9% and 15% (given the base rate of 80%) when compared to using no testing program, or a selection process with invalid tests.
The use of valid and reliable assessment tools is the key that allows hospitals to reduce costs, build an effective team, and improve patient care.
Intralign scheduling experts leverage your hospital’s physical OR space and help your team focus on activities that directly promote a high-performing OR. The 3 Keys to the Intralign OR Scheduling & Block Utilization Program are Review Current State, Design Optimal Schedule and Implement, Test & Manage.
Our team of qualified WHS specialists conducts independent on-site detailed Gap Analysis ( https://www.melsafe.com.au/services/gap-analysis/ )of your existing workplace health and safety processes. WHS Gap Analysis is a process that compares actual performance or results with what was expected or desired. For further details, please click on our website.
Since my employment with Virginia College, the Nursing Program went into a voluntary teach out. While I have been employed, the NCLEX scores have come up to 76% and prior to my starting at VC, the scores were 54%. I love to teach and I am presently the Program Director for the Patient Care Technician program as well. Both RN's and PCT's are vital in taking care of individuals on all levels of health care.
1. PRERONA GOON
Phone Number: +91 7829820893
Email: prerona4@gmail.com
Address: C/O-#1159, 26th A, Jayanagar 9th block Bangalore-560069
A result-oriented individual, in quest of challenging assignments in Healthcare industry with a
leading organization of high repute where I can put to use my knowledge, skill and experience
for the betterment of the organization which can provide me with opportunities for growth and
advancement.
Currently, I am working as an Operation Specialist for QuintilesIMS where I have been involved
with various drug and device related pharmacovigilance projects.
I have been associated with all aspects of Pharmacovigilance for Literatures, Post marketing and
Clinical Trials and have been actively involved in gap analysis, audits, training, mentoring,
initiation of new projects and helped my managers with workflow management. Have been
recognized as an SME in one or more fields.
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
Since Oct 2016 QuintilesIMS as Operations Specialist
Jun’14 to Sep 2015 Quintiles as Associate Operation Specialist
Nov'08 to May’14 Jubilant Lifesciences, Bangalore as Research Associate
Key Result Areas:
1) Process Safety data according to applicable regulations, guidelines, Standard Operating
procedures (SOPs) and project requirements.
2) To perform Pharmacovigilance activities per project requirement including but not
limited to, collecting and tracking incoming Adverse Events(AE)/endpoint information;
determining initial/update status of incoming events; database. Process Safety data
according to applicable regulations, guidelines, Standard Operating procedures (SOPs)
and project requirements.
3) To perform Pharmacovigilance activities per project requirement including but not
limited to, collecting and tracking incoming Adverse Events(AE)/endpoint information;
determining initial/update status of incoming events; database entry; coding AE and
Products, writing narratives, Literature related activities, Quality review, assisting with
reconciliation, case closure related activities, coordinating translations, as per internal/
project timelines. Creating, maintaining and tracking cases as applicable to the project
plan.
4) Ensure to meet quality standards per project requirements. Ensure to meet productivity
and delivery standards per project requirements.
2. 5) To ensure compliance to all project related processes and activities.
6) Mentoring less experienced or newer staff members.
7) Provide SME role to impart technical and process information to the members of
operational team.
8) .Previously worked as Jubilant Lifesciences, Bangalore as Research Associate
9) Well versed with the pharmacovigilance, medical writing and data mining, management
& interpretation
10) Gained significant exposure of working on oracle based software
11) In-depth knowledge about various quality standards and proficiency in implementation
of the same
12) Adept at carrying out continued improvement of data quality through investigation and
rectifying quality issues
13) Conversant with Argus, MS Word, PowerPoint & Excel, Windows Operating System ,
Internet Applications, SAS, etc.
14) A team player with exceptional analytical, problem solving & initiative skills
HIGHLIGHTS:
Standing Ovation Award in 2016 for All round performance
Eagle Eye Award in 2016 for QC activities
Bravo award in 2016 for contribution towards productivity and quality of team
Applause award in 2015 for good work done during a start-up project
Recognized as best team player during 2011-12 based good performance.
Best employee award in 2011
ACADEMIC DETAILS
. Pursuing PGD in Regulatory Affairs from GIRA, Pune.
. M.Sc. in Biochemistry from Dayananda Sagar College of Biological Sciences, Bangalore,
Bangalore University with 64% marks during 2008
. B.Sc. in Biochemistry from North Eastern Hill University, Shillong with 74.5% marks during
2006
. 12th (Science) from Lady Kenae College, Shillong, MBOSE with 72% marks during 2003
. 10th from Laban Bangalee Girls Higher Secondary School, Shillong, MBOSE with 68% marks
during 2001
Other Courses:
. Diploma in Clinical Research from Catalyst Clinical Services, Bangalore
. SAS Programming Course from GITS Institute, Bangalore
3. ACADEMIC PROJECT
. Completed a project titled as 'Structural Prediction of Neurotoxin from Buthus SP'
INTERNSHIP
. Completed a internship in Biochemistry Department of Sagar Apollo Hospital, Bangalore on
Clinical Labaratory devices and methods.
TRAINING
. Attended training on 'Essential Oil Distillation' in Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory, Botanical
Survey of India, Shillong
IT SKILLS
. Well versed with Argus, MS Word, PowerPoint & Excel, Windows Operating System , Internet
Applications, SAS, etc.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 6th November, 1985
Permanent Address: C/o Gita Goon, Office of the C.P.M.G., Shillong-793001, District-E.K.
Hills, Meghalaya
Languages Known: English, Hindi and Bengali