julie gross

* Coordinated all aspects of qualitative multi-site study, ‘Factors in the Development of Research-based Nursing Practice in Acute Care’ * Collected, entered, managed and participated in analysis of qualitative and quantitative data * Assisted in preparation of findings for presentation & publication * Supervised casual employees

* Recruit and consent participants for multiple studies * Develop and maintain complex databases for tracking recruitment and study progression * Ensure compliance with research protocols for multiple studies * Perform psychometric testing for language, cognitive, and motor skills on children ages 15 months – 6 years for multiple studies * Collect, enter, and verify large quantities of data with careful attention to detail * Create syntax (SPSS) and analyze data as required

* Coordinated complex, multi-site, prospective family-based birth cohort with over 2000 participants * Recruited and consented study participants * Collaborated and liaised with staff and administration at three hospitals to ensure smooth progression of study * Wrote and maintained REB documentation for study * Collected and managed thousands of case report forms (CRFs) with excellent attention to detail * Performed anthropometric measurements on newborns, infants, toddlers, school-age children, pregnant women and their partners * Collected extensive data on childrens’ growth, nutrition, activity levels, overall health, and vaccination status * Performed skin prick testing and venipuncture on children and adults as required by protocol * Reviewed and appropriately managed results of diagnostic testing * Developed positive therapeutic relationships with hundreds of participants which contributed to study retention * Interviewed, hired and supervised multiple casual employees