APRILL A REASE
Summary
Experienced Oncology Data Specialist and Certified Tumor Registrar with a strong background in collecting, abstracting, and maintaining cancer data from medical records. Proven ability to ensure data quality and accuracy, maintain cancer registry databases, and generate comprehensive reports and statistics on cancer incidence, survival, and treatment outcomes. Adept at collaborating with healthcare providers, researchers, and public health officials while strictly adhering to confidentiality and privacy regulations. Committed to supporting cancer registry operations through methodical practices and attention to detail.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Clinical Data Specialist
Maine Health Medical Center
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Abstracts into computerized system all reportable cases with accurate, pertinent, and complete codes and/or data according to ACoS FORDS reporting standards & procedures as well as follows state & facility requirements.
- Case finding and abstraction
- Follow-up
- Quality assurance
ABSTRACTOR / ODS (ONCOLOGY DATA SPECIALIST)
HCA Parallon
11.2018 - 10.2023
- Collected and abstracted cancer data from patient medical records to meet state and national standards, ensuring data quality and accuracy.
- Reviewed patient charts for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory standards, supporting high-quality cancer registry data.
- Performed follow-up on incomplete or missing information from healthcare facilities to maintain comprehensive and accurate records.
- Analyzed trends in cancer registration data to identify operational efficiencies and support reporting needs.
- Provided technical guidance to hospital staff on coding procedures and data abstraction best practices.
- Participated in quality assurance reviews and ensured strict adherence to HIPAA and confidentiality regulations.
CERTIFIED TUMOR REGISTRAR (CTR)
Watson Clinic
08.2013 - 10.2018
- Conducted data abstraction of cancer patient records, ensuring compliance with state and national cancer registry standards.
- Coordinated submission of cancer registry data to state registries, maintaining data integrity and timeliness.
- Reviewed patient charts for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance, supporting high-quality data collection.
- Maintained database security and attended conferences to stay current on cancer registration practices and standards.
- Communicated with patients and healthcare professionals compassionately while maintaining strict confidentiality and privacy.
- Managed office reception duties, scheduled tests, and transmitted medical records as needed.
Education
No Degree -
Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL01.2017
Skills
- Cancer Data Abstraction
- Data Entry Software
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Patient Database Maintenance
- Computer Proficiency
- Patient Data Abstracts
- Medical Report Preparation
- Advanced Clerical Knowledge
- Word Processing
- Critical Thinking
- Medical Terminology
- Advanced MS Office Suite Knowledge
- Data Quality Assurance
- Confidentiality & HIPAA Compliance
- Report Generation & Statistical Analysis
Timeline
Senior Clinical Data Specialist
Maine Health Medical Center
05.2025 - 10.2025
ABSTRACTOR / ODS (ONCOLOGY DATA SPECIALIST)
HCA Parallon
11.2018 - 10.2023
CERTIFIED TUMOR REGISTRAR (CTR)
Watson Clinic
08.2013 - 10.2018
No Degree -
Polk State College