CHARLES ODOKA

Chicago, Illinois · 312-975-4506

c.odoka231@gmail.com

MSN-Prelicensure candidate seeking a position as a Clinical Research Nurse to leverage my extensive

experience in conducting comprehensive medical reviews, ensuring compliance, and effectively
managing patient health needs in a clinical trial setting.

EXPERIENCE
MAY 2022 – PRESENT
CLINICAL SAFETY ANALYST, ABBVIE PHARMACEUTICALS. CHICAGO, IL
Performs medical reviews of various data types (including adverse events, protocol deviations,
and lab/imaging results) to identify trends, outliers, and issues. Timely assessment of clinical trial
data, participating in safety surveillance, independent review of safety data for signal
identification, monitoring safety queries, and ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines.

MAY 2021 – PRESENT

SCHOOL NURSE INTERN, ACERO CHARTERED SCHOOLS NETWORK. CHICAGO, IL
Collaborating closely with a registered nurse to manage and address the health needs of
students. Ensuring compliance with IEP and 504 plans, communicating effectively with the school
team to meet student needs, obtaining necessary medical documentation from physicians, and
offering training on managing various medical conditions. Assisting with the legal administration
of medication under supervision, and conducting parent interviews for student health histories.

JAN 2021 – PRESENT

MSN-PL STUDENT-CLINICAL AND MEDICAL EXPERIENCE, METHODIST COLLEGE
UNITY POINT HEALTH, PEORIA, IL.
Nursing Internship Carle Health (Peoria, IL) 112 hours
Fundamentals of Nursing Unity Point Hospital (Peoria, IL) 112 hours
Medical surgical Unity Point Hospital (Peoria, IL) 80 hours
Advanced Medical Surgical Unity Point Hospital (Peoria, IL) 72 hours
Mental Health Carle Health (Peoria, IL) 60 hours
Pediatrics/OBGYN OSF Children’s Hospital (Peoria, IL) 72 hours
Community Health Peoria Grown/Cordoba Clinic (Peoria, IL) 60 hours

MAR 2020 – AUG 2021

RESIDENT CARE ASSISTANT, ANTHEM MEMORY CARE. BURR RIDGE, IL.
Cared for residents within a community setting, ensured adherence to facility policies and
procedures. Reported resident symptoms and problems to registered nurses, monitored and
responded to emergency calls, assisted resident assistants and nurses as needed, and maintained
daily records of patient vitals.
 FEB 2020 – APR 2020
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL, GLENKIRK. NORTHBROOK, IL.
Participated in social and recreational activities, managed documentation and filing, and
attended staff meetings. Communicated with service users, coworkers, and external agency
personnel. Ensured participants are engaged and active according to their schedules,
implemented individual behavior programs, and reinforced positive behavior in participants
based on their individual needs.

JUL 2018 – JAN 2020

US-BASED MEDICAL EXTERNSHIP, GREENVIEW HEALTH CENTER. CHICAGO, IL.
Administered injections, immunizations, and collected samples for clinical testing. Explained
procedures, tests, and follow-up instructions to patients. Logged vital signs, medical history
reports, scheduled appointments, and prepared patients for examinations.

EDUCATION
EXPECTED GRADUATION, MAY 18TH, 2024
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING, METHODIST COLLEGE UNITY POINT HEALTH,
PEORIA, ILLINOIS.

JUNE 2018
DOCTOR OF MEDICINE, VITEBSK STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, VITEBSK, BELARUS
(ECFMG CERTIFIED)

JUNE 2007
BSC. HONS. EDUCATION CHEMISTRY, UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, NIGERIA

SKILLS
• Hands on experience on Oracle Argus Safety, • Experienced in safety reporting and
EDC, TESLA, and JARVIS compliance.
• Resourceful team player • Good knowledge of FDA and EU
Pharmacovigilance regulatory
requirements.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATES
• Basic Life Support/ CPR and AED (2024).
• Cultural competency certification.
• HIPAA Compliance certification.
• Advanced Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance Certification.
• ICH GCP Training.
• Good Clinical Practice.
• DIA Pharmacovigilance Certification.