Thomas Becker, R.N.

(License# 776769)
1742 Watercrest Way
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Home (805) 823-6959, Cell (818) 987-9174
tb731d26@westpost.net

CAREER OBJECTIVE A new graduate Registered Nursing position

focused on delivering compassion
ate, high
quality healthcare to patients.
EDUCATION
May 2010 Moorpark College
Moorpark, California
Associate Degree in Nursing (R.N
.)
GPA: 4.0
January 2007 Preferred College of Nursing
Los Angeles, California
Certificate of Completion, CNA/HHA
June 1988 Franklin D. Roosevelt High School
Hyde Park, New York
High School Diploma, (Honors)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
October 2002 to April 2010 Amgen, Inc.
Thousand Oaks, California
Senior Drug Safety Specialist
Evaluated investigational and postmarket serious adverse event reports to ensure
the safety of patients participating in clinical research trials sponsored by t
he company. Drafted clinical narrative summaries for submission to international
regulatory authorities (i.e. FDA).

March 2002 to October 2002 Cancer International Research Group

Los Angeles, California

Project Coordinator
Collected clinical and regulatory documents from sites participating in several
oncology research studies. Helped coordinate and manage clinical trial activitie
s and data required for the approval of new drug applications.

July 2000 to February 2002 Kendle International

Thousand Oaks, California
Clinical Data Associate
Managed clinical trial data for several oncology, inflammation, and general medi
cal research studies. Developed standard operating procedures for the handling a
nd processing of research data.
* Interviewed and trained new clinical data management staff regarding regulator
y guidelines, use of the clinical trial database, and the therapeutic areas and
investigational products being researched.

June 1999 to July 2000 John Wayne Cancer Institute

Santa Monica, California
Clinical Research Coordinator
Selected study subjects, scheduled trial assessments, and managed research suppl
ies for several oncology studies. Collected and analyzed clinical data and repor
ted study findings to the trial sponsor.

June 1998 to June 1999 Specialty Laboratories, Inc.

Santa Monica, California
Coding and Reimbursement Analyst
Assigned appropriate medical billing codes, established fee schedules, and monit
ored insurance reimbursement for specialized laboratory tests.
* Created monthly financial report for Chief Financial Officer.

May 1995 to June 1998 Private HealthCare Systems

Irvine, California
Senior Customer Service Representative
Provided authorizations and initiated precertifications for the utilization revi
ew department. Answered questions regarding medical claims, plan benefits and en
rollment issues.

May 1990 to May 1995 MetLife Insurance Company

Orange, California
Utilization Review Specialist
Evaluated treatment goals and set reimbursement limits for patients undergoing i
nvestigational / experimental medical treatment.

SKILLS
* Read, write, and speak basic Spanish
* Occupational experience includes oncology, rheumatoid arthritis,
osteoporosis, anemia, neutropenia, hyperparathyroidism, and renal failure.
* Database experience includes Meditech, QuadraMed, Cerner PowerChart,
and Oracle Clinical

CERTIFICATIONS
* Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, January 2010
* Pediatric Advanced Life Support, July 2010
* Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, January 2010
* ECG and Pharmacology Certificate, January 2010
* IV Therapy / Blood Withdrawal Certification, March 2010
* Los Angeles Hospital Fire and Life Safety Training, January 2008

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
* Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, January 2010
* National Student Nurses' Association, January 2008
* Inter Club Council, Moorpark College Student Nurses' Association, Moorpark,
California, September 2008 to May 2010.
Served as liaison between the campus nursing association and the student
government. Organized volunteer projects in the community and assisted
with fundraising activities.