I have been a registered nurse for nine years and a clinical research coordinator at the International Heart Institute of Montana (IHI) for five years. I became a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) in 2005. I enjoy working with cardiologists on investigational medical device trials, which has given me the opportunity to experience cutting-edge technology. When I began my work at IHI, research was a one-person job with one trial. With the help of my colleagues, we have grown to a twelve-person department with fifteen trials, and we continue to grow.