BONNIE VALDEZ, ODS-C
Santa Teresa,NM
Summary
Cancer registry specialist with expertise in data abstraction, staging, follow-up, and quality assurance. Supports COC, NCBD, and state reporting through accurate record review, secure data handling, and staff education that improves consistency, compliance, and registry performance.
Overview
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Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Cancer Registrar
Baylor Scott and White Health
Round Rock, TX
09.2016 - Current
- Review patients for inclusion in the specific data measure for the registry as identified by the facility and cancer registry.
- Collect related complete data from patient medical record to include patient demographics, history, diagnostic procedures, diagnosis, extent of disease, treatment, follow-up, physician, and other related information; code data into database in accordance with protocol requirements with Texas State Registry, ACoS, NCBD.
- Coordinates data collection activities; implements data quality control measures, streamline documentation and process in order to improvement opportunities in data collection process.
- Responsible for accurate, complete and timely entry of data into the programs database.
- Participates in cancer educational activities; educates data collection to staff on study requirements and data collection methodology.
- Participate and complete patient care studies.
- Responsible for Rapid Cancer Reporting System and State Reporting.
- Conducts Registry Quality Control. Data for accuracy; assembles and disseminates registry data.
- Ongoing monitoring of care and lifelong patient follow-up
- Adhered to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality. Secure all protected Health Information.
Senior Oncology Data Specialist
UT San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
08.2023 - 08.2026
- Abstracted patient information from electronic EMR system.
- Coded diagnoses and treatments using registry standards and staging rules.
- Reviewed case records for completeness, accuracy, and follow-up needs.
- Entered cancer case details into registry databases and reporting systems.
- Supported registry audits and compliance with cancer reporting requirements.
- Attended conferences and workshops related to advances in cancer registration practices.
- Participated in quality assurance reviews of tumor registry data.
Cancer Registry Coordinator
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
El Paso, TX
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Demonstrated a thorough and enhanced working knowledge for reporting requirements.
- Developed and establish administrative work procedures, performance standards and department policies.
- Trained and mentored cancer registry staff and utilized the disciplinary process when appropriate.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Effectively managed personal time and resources to ensure work is efficiently completed.
- Served as an educational resource to other departments working internally and externally with the Cancer Registry. Worked cooperatively within teams and committees to achieve success to improve facilities goals for patient care.
- Developed close professional relationships with ACS, State, Regional and National organizations to provide the needs for the oncology program including grants, recognition and support.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of COC and NAPBC accreditation standards. Assembled and reported on all cancer registry related standards.
- Prepared and coordinated all activities for COC and NAPBC. Oversaw coordination of Cancer Conferences.
- Collaborated with Oncology leaders to identify areas for quality improvement and assist in development plan for marketing programs and implement quality improvement initiatives and projects.
- Worked closely with Oncology Program Director, Chair, Liaison and navigation team by providing updates, reports, as well maintaining Cancer Registry data and accuracy.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
Cancer Registrar II PRN
The Hospitals of Providence
El Paso, TX
12.2014 - 08.2019
- The Hospitals of Providence reviews and abstracts patient information utilizing current cancer abstracting coding resources, and Texas Cancer Registry and National Cancer Data Base reporting requirements.
- Demonstrated understanding of American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Programs Standards and National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers
- Established competencies for the position.
- Participated in casefinding, accurately identified reportable and non reportable disease.
- Pulled data from different sources to maintain accurate Follow-up information on cancer patients.
- Coordinated data collection activities; implemented data quality control measures.
- Created and maintained accurate and confidential patient files according to regulatory mandates.
Contractor
Flatiron Health, Inc
, NY
07.2016 - 12.2017
- Completed various tasks meant to capture different components of a cancer patient's experience.
- Extracted key data points.
- Identified clinical trials and genetic testing pertaining to specific primary sites.
- Maintained high level of performance.
Team Lead
nThrive Inc.
Alpharetta, GA
02.2016 - 10.2016
- Ongoing monitored operations and workflow to identify any improvements to streamline activities.
- Solved problems and made recommendations to support Registry functions.
- Maintained all Cancer Registry Core functions, casefinding, abstracting and transmittal of data according to client and state required standards.
- Supervised the daily workflow and assignments, participate in project calls, conference calls and meetings, which included presenting education topics and trends in oncology.
- Interfaced with various departments to ensure that cancer-related information is available for Cancer Registry.
- Assisted in creating action plans to meet client deadlines and actively participated and observed progress to meet goals in order to present to staff and management.
Cancer Registry Supervisor
Texas Oncology
El Paso, TX
06.2011 - 01.2016
- Texas Oncology Cancer Registry Plan, assigned and supervised the work of six staff members.
- Established priorities and monitored progress in meeting departmental goals and objectives.
- Responsible for staff who performs the casefinding process.
- Led the committee to streamline and improve the importing and casefinding process to ensure consistency and improve productivity.
- Provided technical expertise and training to staff.
- Developed training materials and conducted individual and group training encompassing Cancer Registry principles and software and departmental policies and procedures for staff.
- Acted as a member of the Cancer Registry committee to establish online modules for new staff training and to update current staff on changes within the industry.
- Developed Power Point Presentations for training and reference purposes.
- Performed quality assurance reviews to ensure data quality and report discrepancies.
- Maintained quality control logs and copies.
- Recommended action plans to monitor and resolve deficiencies.
- Provided timely feedback to staff for the development of individual and group training based on the findings.
- Completed annual performance evaluations for staff, adjusts staffing needs and delegates assignments to meet caseloads and deadlines.
- Provided a summary of the required data set including demographic, cancer information, stage and treatment plans utilizing all appropriate reference material into a specific database.
- Gathered, analyzed and disseminated information for quality improvement.
- Provided on site and remote training to staff performing quality improvement studies such as the ASCO Quality Oncology Practice Initiative.
- Participated and led subcommittees to improve productivity and quality standards.
Contractor
Thomason Hospital
El Paso, TX
10.2010 - 03.2013
- Collectioned cancer registry data consistent with state, national and company policies into state data base with timely submission of data.
- Maintained registry quality assurance and performance improvement.
Senior Cancer Registrar
Texas oncology
El Paso, TX
01.2002 - 04.2011
- Technical and analytical duties in the collection and reporting of cancer registry data consistent with state, national and company policies.
- Casefinding performed by searching patient lists from clinical systems.
- Provided treatment on all outside treatment Requests.
- Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI).
- Employee Engagement Committee Chairman FISH Philosophy Committee 1999 - 2002 El Paso Cancer Treatment Center Cancer.
File Clerk
El Paso Cancer Treatment Center
El Paso, TX
01.1998 - 01.1999
- El Paso Cancer Treatment Center File Charts Release of Information Chart Rounds Request Medical Records for Dr Gupta Dictation Distribution.
Education
Associates Degree - Health Information Management
El Paso Community College
01-1998
Health Information Management 1st Clinical - Southwestern General 2nd Clinical - Columbia East (Del Sol Medical Center) 3rd Clinical - University Medical Center of EP -
Skills
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and histology
- Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories
- Knowledge of statistical and graphic concepts used in the presentation of cancer incidence, treatment, and survival information
- Excellent computer skills in the use of personal computers and related software applications - Metriq, CRstar, EPIC, Cerner, HPF, Athena and ARIA
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to abstract and code cancer data using standard registry references in addition to following research methodology and protocol
- Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
- Strong investigative and analytical skills with detail orientation
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize work independently and meet departments deadlines
- Ability to promote positive work environment
- Demonstrate a high level of teamwork, cooperation and respect for co-workers and staff
Affiliations
- National Cancer Registrars Association
Texas Tumor Registrars Association
Publications Committee 2007
Educations Committee 2009
Volunteer for both NCRA and TxTRA
Certification
- ODS - Oncology Data Specialist - Certified as of March 2001
Languages
Fluent in English and Spanish
Timeline
Senior Oncology Data Specialist
UT San Antonio
08.2023 - 08.2026
Cancer Registry Coordinator
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
08.2019 - 05.2022
Senior Cancer Registrar
Baylor Scott and White Health
09.2016 - Current
Contractor
Flatiron Health, Inc
07.2016 - 12.2017
Team Lead
nThrive Inc.
02.2016 - 10.2016
Cancer Registrar II PRN
The Hospitals of Providence
12.2014 - 08.2019
Cancer Registry Supervisor
Texas Oncology
06.2011 - 01.2016
Contractor
Thomason Hospital
10.2010 - 03.2013
Senior Cancer Registrar
Texas oncology
01.2002 - 04.2011
File Clerk
El Paso Cancer Treatment Center
01.1998 - 01.1999
Health Information Management 1st Clinical - Southwestern General 2nd Clinical - Columbia East (Del Sol Medical Center) 3rd Clinical - University Medical Center of EP -
Associates Degree - Health Information Management
El Paso Community College