Sarah Cruickshank

SARAH CRUICKSHANK-- www.linkedin.com/in/sarahcruickshank1 36820 Crediton Rd, Dashwood, ON, N0M 1N0 SKILLS o Excellent time management, ability to problem solve, strategize and work independently o Active and attentive listener who provides open verbal communication with consumers and detailed written documentation o Advanced knowledge of Microsoft software programs (Excel, Office, Word, PowerPoint) o Strong leadership abilities and teamwork; providing support and encouragement to colleagues o Diverse experience of pharmaceutical regulatory submissions, case management, safety reporting systems and databases EXPERIENCE COVID-19 Vaccine Contact Centre: Pharmacovigilance Specialist/Case Assignment Team Lead Alphanumeric Systems Inc. FEB 2021 - JUN 2022 o Case management of serious adverse event reports of the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine and submission to regulatory bodies within mandatory timeframe o Review clinical information, perform active telephone follow-up with consumers/health care providers and collect data regarding adverse event or product quality complaints o Multi-cultural team leadership: manage and support day-to-day operations of case assignment team in Canada & Latin America o Standard of Practice (SOP) Development: Implement and deliver training to multi-national team. As well, collaborated with team leads to revise and update manual o Direct point of contact (POC) with client's subject matter expert (SME) o Workflow Management: data entry, data analysis and reconciliation routinely Outpatient Chemotherapy Treatment Unit (London Regional Cancer): Registered Nurse London Health Sciences Centre JUL 2016 – FEB 2021 o Cross trained in chemotherapy, oncology day unit, desk nurse (team lead) and clinical trials o Proficient in IV therapy, venipuncture, CVAD care, home-care management, Cerner/Oracle and adverse event reporting o Provide education regarding treatments, side effects etc. to patients and circle of care. o Ability to prioritize and respond quickly to changing situations and oncological emergencies Primary Nurse for Oncologist’s in Cancer Clinical Services London Health Sciences Centre APR 2019 – JAN 2020 o Manage flow of level two medical oncology, radiation and haematology cancer clinic o Assist physician with procedures, provide treatment and aid in development of plan of care o Thorough assessment of patient, provide follow-up and documentation of results in digital information systems and databases o Telephone triage and active telephone follow-up with patient’s or family while providing recommendation of care Fertility Nurse Coordinator Omega Fertility Centre MAR 2018 – AUG 2018 o Manage inflow of patient’s requiring cycle monitoring and collaborate within an interdisciplinary team of physicians, ultrasound technologists, lab technicians, public health etc. o Review lab results (bloodwork/ultrasound) and implement plan of care (medication regime) o Coordinate and perform procedures, provide teaching and assist with clerical tasks Inpatient General Surgery: Registered Nurse London Health Sciences Centre JUN 2015 – JUL 2016 o Managed and cared for pre-operative and post-operative general surgery patients, as well as off-service patients within the hospital o Wound Care (ostomies, tracheostomies, abdominal packing), blood transfusions, central line care and activities of daily living EDUCATION AND COURSES Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Western University Completed the Accelerated Nursing Program – Year 4 Interests: Pharmacology, Physiology, Immunology/Microbiology FEB 2015 Healthcare Undergoing Optimization (HUGO: Online Charting) London Health Sciences Centre 2015 LISCENCES AND CERTIFICATIONS Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification De Souza Institute 2016, 2018, 2019 & 2021 Health Care Provider - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & First Aid 2022 College of Nurses of Ontario – ID#- Registered Nurse MAY 2015 Venipuncture, Intravenous and CVAD Certification London Health Sciences Centre JAN 2016 HONOURS AND AWARDS Alphanumeric Systems Inc: Employee of the Month Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholarship Western University: Dean’s Honour List Ontario Nurses’ Association Scholarship 2021 x 2 & MAY-, 2012 &- &- & 2012