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PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE Flagstaff, Arizona EMAIL AVAILABLESUMMARYDetail-oriented and skilled medical writer/editor with over 20 years of experience composing and editing medical documents in the Medical Device and Pharma industries, as well as in Academic Medicine. Translates complex medical data into clear, accurate, concise content adhering to industry/government standards while meeting multiple project deadlines. Wishes to return to work after a sabbatical to care for elderly parents and to do volunteer work.SKILLS/CORE COMPETENCIESProject managementMedical device documentsDrug safety documentsClinical study resultsEducational materialsMedical textbooksGrant proposalsManualsFood and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory complianceStyle Guides: American Medical Association, Chicago, and Associated PressServed on the board of the American Medical Writers Association, North Central Chapter, and on the National Constitution and Bylaws CommitteeLANGUAGESEnglish and SpanishEMPLOYMENTEditor/Technical Writer (contract). Software Logistics, LLC, Tampa, FL. 2023Edited descriptive reports, software text, and tracked data to bring a new software program to market.Career Sabbatical. Cared for elderly parents and did volunteer work. 2008-2023Medical Writer (contract). MGI Pharma, Inc, Global Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance (Oncology), Bloomington, MN. 2006-2007Processed patient reports of serious adverse events in a clinical study; wrote patient narratives.Medical Editor (contract). EMC Paradigm Publishing, Inc, College Division, St. Paul, MN. 2005-2006Edited the textbook and lab manual, Biotechnology: Science for the New Millenium (by Ellyn Daugherty 2006), and Applied Anatomy and Physiology: A Case Study Report (by Brian Shmaefsky, PhD 2007).Senior Medical Technical Writer. Medtronic, Inc, Cardiac Surgery, Minneapolis, MN. 2002-2004Used organizational skills to manage multiple writing projects under tight deadlines.Wrote/edited FDA-regulated medical device documents, instructions for implanting heart valves.Medical Writer. Express Scripts, Inc, Drug Evaluation Unit (Drug Safety), Bloomington, MN. 1996-2002Wrote/edited drug evaluation documents for clinicians, and patient- and consumer-education materials (for print and DrugDigest.org); FDA-regulated documents; mentored pharmacy students/staff in medical writing.Editor. Dain Bosworth, Inc, Minneapolis, MN. 1995-1996Edited reports/documents on healthcare companies used to advise clients.Medical Editor. University of California, Medical Center, Epidemiology, San Diego, CA. 1992-1994Edited/rewrote original clinical trial results and federal grant proposals.Managed peer-reviewed manuscript submissions by verifying adherence to journal and publication requirements resulting in increased quality and acceptance rate of published research.Mentored researchers/students in writing/editing.Medical Administrative Assistant. University of California, Medical Center, Dept of Surgery, San Diego, CA. 1989-1992Organized an international surgical conference.Edited manuscripts and grant proposals.Created teaching materials and presentations.Prepared statistical reports to achieve accreditation by the Joint Commission for the transplant program.Medical Secretary. University of Minnesota Hospitals/Clinics, Dept of Surgery, Minneapolis, MN. 1976-1988Performed administrative duties.Transcribed reports and correspondence in English and Spanish.ADDITIONAL CONTRACT MEDICAL WRITING/EDITINGEditor.Writing Assistance, Inc, Plymouth, MN. Edited and rewrote medical documents for various clients.Fairview University Press, Inc, Minneapolis, MN. Edited the Manual of Lung Transplant Medical Care 1st ed.MedNews, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Edited Portuguese-English case reports for Brazilian Dermatology Society.Salud Miami, Inc, Miami, FL. Translated and edited Spanish medical case reports into English.EDUCATIONBachelor of Arts (Phi Beta Kappa, GPA >3.5), University of Minnesota.Graduate Studies, Schools of Public Health and Social Work (joint program), University of Minnesota.Foreign Study, Fundacin de Ortega y Gasset, Toledo, Spain.CERTIFICATIONSMedical Writing: Advanced and Core. American Medical Writers Association.Editing: Copyediting, content editing, and series editing. University of California, San Diego.MEMBERSHIPSAmerican Medical Writers AssociationPhi Beta Kappa SocietyPUBLICATIONHamid, MR, Daley DM, Chitwood-Dagner KK, Brown RE, Duffy CP. Impact of a proactive drug information services in a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) [abstract] Am Coll Clin Pharm. American College of Clinical Pharmacy. Spring Practice and Research Forum. April 2-5, 2000, Monterey, CA.VOLUNTEER WORKHorse Handler and Leader. Horses, Heroes, and Hope, Flagstaff, AZ, 2022-present.Horses Help, Phoenix, AZ. 2013-2021Equine-assisted therapeutic riding/learning centers for children/adults with physical and/or mental disabilities.