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Megan Louise Martin

Forest Lake,Queensland

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Dedicated Clinical Research Manager experienced in complying with study protocols, standard operating procedures and good clinical practices. Practiced problem-solver with strong attention to detail. Prepared to offer 17 years' experience in the field and take on a fast-paced position.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Trials Manager

Mater Misericordiae Ltd
Brisbane, Qld
04.2006 - 08.2023
  • Kept patient care protocols and clinical trial operations in compliance.
  • Managed all Ethics and Governance Submissions.
  • Managed all aspects of the clinical trials budgets as well as the Clinical Trials department, including development of budget projections, to ensure expenditure aligns with budget allocations, research funding constraints and planned future HR and resource requirements.
  • Collaborated with sponsors and investigators to carry out efficient and fully compliant research trials.
  • Provide regular reports to senior management on research progress and findings.
  • Ensure that research projects meet all ethical and legal guidelines.
  • Supervise research staff, including hiring and training new employees, and maintaining a positive work environment.
  • Assessed records of each patient, reviewed databases and checked referrals to locate potential research study participants.
  • Conducted screening interviews to determine eligibility of possible subjects.
  • Monitored subject enrollment and tracked dropout details.
  • Educated participants on studies and anticipated outcomes.
  • Took vital signs and collected medical histories as part of study protocols.
  • Collected, processed and delivered specimens from trial participants.
  • Placed orders for medications to be used in studies.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Clinical Nurse

Mater Misericordiae Ltd
South Brisabne, Qld
01.1998 - 04.2006
  • Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines.
  • Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery.
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
  • Administered medications and treatments to residents per doctors' orders or CRNP orders.
  • Carried out comprehensive care focused on patient needs and meeting care goals.
  • Observed and reported symptoms, reactions and progress of each patient.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Assessed healthcare needs of patients by conducting health evaluations.
  • Analyzed, collected and recorded patient health data.
  • Used sterile techniques to prepare exam rooms for patients and prep for minor surgeries.
  • Developed and implemented evidence-based care plans.
  • Initiated discharge planning based on admission assessments.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Coordinated timely refills for patients' prescriptions by obtaining authorizations and transmitting paperwork.
  • Conducted physical examinations to make tentative diagnoses and treat patients.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of care by comparing patient response with observable outcomes.
  • Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
  • Led group and individual health coaching for patients and families.

Registered Nurse

Mater Misericordiae Ltd
South Brisbane, Qld
12.1995 - 01.1998
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
  • Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
  • Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

QUT
Kelvin Grove, QLD
11.1994

Skills

  • Highly Skilled Documentation - ALCOA
  • Records Management
  • Research Experience 17 years
  • Quality Assurance - Audit Preparation
  • Enrollment Coordination
  • Specimen Handling
  • Case Report Management
  • Laboratory Results Management
  • Trial Oversight - managing up to 120 clinical trials in various stages
  • Disease Research
  • Protocol Review
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Advanced Life Support Certified
  • Good Clinical Practice Certified
  • Dangerous Goods Certified
  • Multitasking
  • MS Office
  • Team Building

Publications

  • 2011: Long-term, low-dose erythromycin in bronchiectasis subjects with frequent infective exacerbations: Respiratory Medicine/ David J Serisier, Megan L Martin.
  • 2012: The Bronchiectasis and Low-dose Erythromycin Study (BLESS) Conference Paper American Thoracic Society 2012 International Conference David J. Serisier, Simon D. Bowler, Michael A Mcguckin, Megan Louise Martin.
  • 2013: Effect of Long-term, Low-Dose Erythromycin on Pulmonary Exacerbations Among Patients With Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis The BLESS Randomized Controlled Trial. JAMA The Journal of the American Medical Association: David J Serisier, Megan louise Martin, Michael A Mcguckin, Simon D Bowler
  • 2013: Clinical measures of disease in adult non-CF bronchiectasis correlate with airway microbiota composition Thorax: Geraint B Rogers,1 Christopher J van der Gast,2 Leah Cuthbertson,2 Serena K Thomson,3 Kenneth D Bruce,1 Megan L Martin,4 David J Serisier4,5
  • 2013: Effect of Long-term, Low-Dose Erythromycin on Pulmonary Exacerbations Among Patients With Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis The BLESS Randomized Controlled Trial. JAMA The Journal of the American Medical Association: David J Serisier, Megan louise Martin, Michael A Mcguckin, Simon D Bowler
  • 2014: The effect of long-term macrolide treatment on respiratory microbiota composition in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis: an analysis from the randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled BLESS trial. The Lancet: Geraint B Rogers, Kenneth D Bruce, Megan L Martin, Lucy D Burr, David J Serisier.
  • 2015: Adult Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Is Characterised by Airway Luminal Th17 Pathway Activation. PLOS ONE: Alice C.-H. Chen1, Megan L. Martin2, Rohan Lourie1,3, Geraint B. Rogers4,5, Lucy D. Burr1,2,Sumaira Z. Hasnain1, Simon D. Bowler2, Michael A. McGuckin1,6, David J. Serisier1,2*
  • 2018: PPARγ is reduced in the airways of non-CF bronchiectasis subjects and is inversely correlated with the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. PLOS ONE: Lucy D. Burr1,2*, Geraint B. Rogers3, Alice C-H Chen1, Steven L. Taylor3, SimonD. Bowler2, Rebecca L. Keating2, Megan L. Martin2, Sumaira Z. Hasnain1, Michael A. McGuckin1
  • 2019: Long term macrolide antibiotics for the treatment of bronchiectasis in adults - individual participant data meta-analysis . Conference: ERS International Congress 2019 abstracts: Josje Altenburg, James D Chalmers, Mike Lonergan, Wim Boersma, Conroy Alan Wong, Megan Louise Martin, Lucy D Burr, Steven Taylor, Megan L. Crichton, Lata Jayaram.
  • 2019: Long-term macrolide antibiotics for the treatment of bronchiectasis in adults: an individual participant data meta-analysis. The Lancet Respiratory Medicine: Josje Altenbury, James D Chalmers, Mike Lonergan, Wim Boersma, conroy Alan Wong, Megan Louise Martin, Lucy d Burr, Steven Taylor, Megan L Crichton, Lata Jayaram.
  • 2020: Airway Mucus Hyperconcentration in Non–Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine: Kathryn A. Ramsey1,2, Alice C. H. Chen3,4, Giorgia Radicioni1, Rohan Lourie3,5, Megan Martin6, Amy Broomfield5
  • 2022: A Novel Role for Interleukin-22 in Suppressing Major Histocompatibility Complex II in Mucosal Epithelial Cells. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy : Lucy D Burr, Steven L Taylor, Alyson Richard, Geraint Rogers, Steven L Taylor, Megan L Martin, Veronika Schreiber, Stevie Lingman.
  • 2022: Targeting the P2Y13 Receptor Suppresses IL-33 and HMGB1 Release and Ameliorates Experimental Asthma. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine: Rhiannon B Werder, . Ashik Ullah, Muhammed Mahfuzur Rahman, Simon Phipps, Rhiannon B Werder, Jennifer Simpson, Megan L Martin, Jason Lynch, Sumaira Z Hasnain , Simon Bowler, Lucy D Burr.
  • 2022: Assessment of Long-Term Macrolide Exposure on the Oropharyngeal Microbiome and Macrolide Resistance in Healthy Adults and Consequences for Onward Transmission of Resistance. Lucy D Burr, Steven L Taylor, Alyson Richard, Geraint Rogers, Steven L Taylor, Megan L Martin, Veronika Schreiber, Stevie Lingman.
  • 2023: The Impact of Long-Term Macrolide Exposure on the Gut Microbiome and Its Implications for Metabolic Control: SPECTRUM: Jocelyn M. Choo,a,b Alyce M. Martin,c Steven L. Taylor,a,b Emily Sun,c Fredrick M. Mobegi,a,b Tokuwa Kanno,d Alyson Richard,a,b Lucy D. Burr,e,f Stevie Lingman,e Megan Martin,e Damien J. Keating,c,g A. James Mason,d Geraint B. Rogersa,b

Accomplishments

Set up the David Serisier Research Biobank (DSRB)
I was the driving force in establishing the DSRB in 2014 with the hope of facilitating investigator-driven research. It provides a sample collection, processing, storage and

dispatch service that extends beyond the capabilities of
regular pathology providers. Samples from diabetic, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis and COPD patients as well as healthy controls subjects have all been utilised for academic research studies conducted at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane, The University of Queensland, The Queensland University of Technology and Mater Research to name just a few.


I was the driving force behind starting The Respiratory, Infectious Disease and Oncology (RIO) Research Department which quickly established itself as the largest clinical research unit within Mater Research. Based on a vision of being the premier site for clinical trials in Queensland, RIO conducted clinical trials from Phase IA to Phase IV, as well as healthy Volunteer Vaccine studies. The department at any one time was conducting over 90-120 clinical studies with over two-thirds consisting of industry sponsored clinical trials. RIO was well known in the industry for being high recruiters for most of the clinical trials they conducted while I was there.

Timeline

Clinical Trials Manager

Mater Misericordiae Ltd
04.2006 - 08.2023

Clinical Nurse

Mater Misericordiae Ltd
01.1998 - 04.2006

Registered Nurse

Mater Misericordiae Ltd
12.1995 - 01.1998

Bachelor of Nursing -

QUT

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