Karen Frymoyer
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Highly knowledgeable CTR and RN with wealth of healthcare experience and expertise in problem-solving. Talented in maintaining complex and comprehensive databases covering patient information. Dedicated to proactive monitoring and thorough reporting using top-notch technical abilities. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position in Healthcare environment. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Dedicated Healthcare professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Reliable employee seeking Part Time position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Tumor Registrar
Ardent/BSA Health Care
Amarillo, TX
07.2012 - 05.2020
- Contributed and reported data relevant fo oncology annual report and service line activities.
- Followed release of personal health information guidelines set forth by HIPAA.
- Conducted case finding to maintain complete cancer registry database.
- Prepared routine and special reports for medical staff, oncology program, hospital administration and accrediting agencies.
- Performed abstracting activities by extracting cancer registry data.
- Catalogued patient data in clinical databases and registries according to regulatory practices.
- Performed regular quality and validation assessments on patient data to verify accuracy.
- Retrieved medical data for physicians and patients.
- Studied and researched various medical terms as well as software and coding systems.
- Collected, organized and entered patient data into medical systems.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Registered Nurse in Clinical Trials
Ardent/BSA Healthcare Systems
Amarillo, TX
12.2011 - 06.2012
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Monitored [Type] test accuracy using quality controls.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
Registered Nurse
Ardent/BSA Healthcare System
Amarillo, TX
02.2011 - 12.2011
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Medical Billing and Collections Specialist
Harrington Cancer Center/BSA
Amarillo, TX
07.2007 - 01.2011
- Compiled and tracked outstanding balances owed to medical facilities.
- Corrected, completed and processed claims for multiple payer codes.
- Logged charges and payments within [Software].
- Processed online and paper appeal submissions and refund requests.
- Processed billing calls and answered questions from patients and third-party carriers.
- Assisted in reconciling deposit and patient collections.
- Verified accuracy of accounts payable payments, reduction in payment errors and check reissues.
- Generated accounts payable reports for management review to aid in financial and business decision making.
- Processed vendor and supplier payments on weekly basis.
- Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances.
- Processed payment via telephone and in person with focus on accuracy and efficiency.
- Entered invoices requiring payment and disbursed amounts via check, electronic transfer or bank draft.
- Inserted mail with manual methods and automated equipment for optimal efficiency.
- Promoted consistent accuracy of billing information by reconciling accounts monthly.
- Kept vendor files accurate and up-to-date to expedite payment processing.
- Received and sorted mail, prepared packages for delivery and scanned documents.
- Responded to customer concerns and questions on daily basis.
- Produced and mailed monthly statements to customers and assisted with related requests for information and clarification.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX12.2010
Skills
- MS Office
- Decision Making
- Excellent Communication
- Clerical Support
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Attention to Detail
- Training and Development
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Written Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- First Aid/CPR
- Dependable and Responsible
- Interpersonal Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Self-Motivated
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved accuracy issues which led to an effective outcome to meet state of TX standards.
- Trained new staff members to accurately enter data into the software
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Documented and resolved training issues which led to better data outcomes.
Certification
- Registered Nurse License - Feb 2011 - current
- Certified Tumor Registrar - Sept 2012 - December 2020
Certified Tumor Registrar
This was a very rewarding field to work in. CTRs enter the data regarding cancer cases that gets reported to the state and national databases. This is how all cancer statistics are formulated, without CTRs, these statistics would not exist.
Timeline
Certified Tumor Registrar
Ardent/BSA Health Care
07.2012 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse in Clinical Trials
Ardent/BSA Healthcare Systems
12.2011 - 06.2012
Registered Nurse
Ardent/BSA Healthcare System
02.2011 - 12.2011
Medical Billing and Collections Specialist
Harrington Cancer Center/BSA
07.2007 - 01.2011
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Amarillo College