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Jennifer Tate

Denton,NC

Summary

A disciplined individual skilled in collecting and verifying patient data, particularly for use in cancer research and cancer registries. Skilled in identifying and classifying cancer treatments, including surgery, radiation therapy, and systemic medications. Dedicated to providing accurate data. Able to manage multiple tasks, utilize many electronic medical record systems, and have strong organizational skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Abstractor II

Syapse
10.2021 - 10.2023
  • Worked in the Custom Research Department of the Clinical Abstraction team.
  • Abstracted and updated breast, lung, and bladder cases. Abstraction included adding genetic biomarkers, molecular biomarkers, treatment information, and follow-up.
  • Contributed to several custom research projects. These projects required new data fields and were used in studies for AstraZeneca and Merck.
  • Proficient in Epic, Citrix, and OpenClinica platforms.
  • Served 2 years on the Cultivating Relationships Committee. Our goal was to help foster friendships in a remote-only workforce. We were also able to improve morale with our team-building activities.
  • Presented an educational session on radiation therapy. This was approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit.
  • Created educational and social Kahoot! games.

Cancer Registrar II

Atrium Health
12.2010 - 09.2021
  • Performed abstracting activities by extracting cancer registry data.
  • Conducted case finding, entered patients into suspense to be abstracted, and abstracted cases from 8 hospitals.
  • Completed at least 20 abstracts a week, while still maintaining incomplete cases.
  • Abstracted cases following RCRS protocols. This required concurrent abstracting and routine monthly follow-up.
  • Organized a monthly breast team meeting of our breast abstractors to go over questions and new standards. This kept our breast team up to date on the guidelines and kept us working together as a unit.
  • Virtually attended one breast conference a week and recorded the notes for each patient presented.
  • Routinely worked with Abrevio, Citrix, Canopy, and ERS/CRStar.

Lab Assistant

Wake Forest Baptist Health- Lexington
06.2008 - 01.2011
  • Collected quality blood samples from hospital in-patients, out-patients, and emergency room patients.
  • Processed blood and urine specimens according to physicians' orders and laboratory protocol.
  • Verified test and client information accurately and efficiently while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Performed department-related clerical duties including data entry, inventory, and stocking supplies.
  • Handled test accessioning and the distribution of reports.

Phlebotomist

Spectrum Laboratory Network
06.2004 - 06.2007
  • Correctly labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff, and clinical personnel.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Cancer Information Management

Davidson County Community College
Thomasville, NC
05.2009

High School Diploma -

Saint Stephens High School
Hickory, NC
05.2000

Skills

  • Document review and analysis
  • Attention to detail
  • Proficient in Epic, Citrix, Canopy ERS, CRStar, and OpenClinica
  • Document summarization
  • Great communication skills
  • Time management and organization
  • Research and analysis
  • Task prioritization

Certification

Certified Tumor Registrar

Volunteer

I volunteer for our local Girl Scouts service unit, which covers 3 counties. I organize events to increase membership and to enhance the experience for our Girl Scouts.

Timeline

Clinical Abstractor II

Syapse
10.2021 - 10.2023

Cancer Registrar II

Atrium Health
12.2010 - 09.2021

Lab Assistant

Wake Forest Baptist Health- Lexington
06.2008 - 01.2011

Phlebotomist

Spectrum Laboratory Network
06.2004 - 06.2007

Associate of Applied Science - Cancer Information Management

Davidson County Community College

High School Diploma -

Saint Stephens High School

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