Nicolina Pieterse
@nicolinapieterse
Registered Nurse and Clinical Research leader delivering high-quality patient care.
What I'm looking for
I am a hardworking, motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse with a B.CUR from the University of Johannesburg and multiple registrations with the South African Nursing Council.
Over the past decade I have progressed from bedside nursing to clinical research leadership, serving as Clinical Director/Study Manager at a clinical trial centre while also working as a clinical coder at a major hospital.
I have managed protocol implementation, regulatory submissions, site staff, budgeting and invoicing for numerous clinical trials, and I frequently perform clinical procedures including IV infusions, wound care, ECGs, spirometry and specimen collection.
I bring strong attention to detail, experience in quality assurance and coding (ICD-10, CCSA/CPT), and a commitment to patient confidentiality and care excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Clinical Director
FCRN Clinical Trial Centre
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 9 months)
Manage clinical trial operations including protocol management, regulatory submissions, site staff oversight, budgeting and quality assurance; recruited and evaluated study subjects and performed clinical procedures (IV infusions, speculum exams, ECG, spirometry, PCR testing).
Assigned accurate ICD-10 codes for discharged patients, maintained coding accuracy for complex cases, liaised with clinical staff and participated in quality improvement while preserving patient confidentiality.
Study Coordinator
Wits Clinical Research
Jan 2012 - Dec 2014 (2 years 11 months)
Coordinated oncology and non-oncology clinical studies: enrolled and managed participants per protocol, completed CRFs, handled specimen collection and drug administration, and supported invoicing and QA activities.
Registered Nurse
Midvaal Private Hospital
Jan 2007 - Dec 2012 (5 years 11 months)
Provided emergency nursing care including triage, hemodynamic stabilization, IV therapy, medication administration, wound care, ECGs and blood draws while assisting physicians in acute settings.
Registered Nurse
Kopanong Hospital
Jan 2007 - Dec 2007 (11 months)
Performed general nursing duties including triage, vital signs, medication administration, wound care, stitches insertion/removal and assisting doctors in patient management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Nursing (B.Cur), Nursing
2003 - 2006
Completed a Bachelor of Nursing (B.Cur) degree from 2003 to 2006.
Dr Malan Secondary School
Matriculation, General Secondary Education
Completed secondary education and matriculated in 2002.
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Software and tools used professionally
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