Kathryn Gaffney BSN,RN

• McKesson - Ontanda chart abstraction
• Contract Oncology Abstractor McKesson Contract (Remote)

• Perform Quality Control review for oncology chart abstraction, verifying and responding to queries for data correction through OpenClinica 4

Executed quality reviews of edit checks and issued queries for data correction.

• Perform Ontada QC for On.Notate Prod, offering real-time feedback and error reporting to support software development and improvement.

• Perform User Acceptance Testing for new electronic case report files, contributing to reliable and user-friendly data collection tools.

• Accurately abstract data from electronic medical records with a precision exceeding 90%, creating comprehensive datasets for various cancer types.
• Collaborated with healthcare providers and oncologists to clarify and confirm medical data, ensuring accuracy in abstraction.
• Maintained proficiency in medical terminology, oncology treatments, and coding standards to optimize data abstraction.
• Provided feedback on new features, tools, and workflows for database software, enhancing functionality and usability.

• Lead clinical trial research projects focused on breast and ovarian cancer, overseeing study protocols, participant recruitment, and data collection.
• Managed clinical trials for breast and ovarian cancer patients.
• Coordinated chemotherapy treatments for breast and ovarian cancer patients in collaboration with physicians to optimize patient care.
• Managed research records, including patient data, study progress, and regulatory documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with protocols.
• Facilitate communication between research staff, clinicians, and participants, ensuring clear understanding of study objectives and procedures.
• Participated in research meetings, conferences, and presentations to disseminate trial findings and enhance knowledge sharing.

• Coordinated pharmaceutical and cooperative group clinical trials, managing trial coordination aspects including protocol adherence, patient recruitment, data collection, and regulatory compliance.
• Facilitated communication among research staff, clinicians, and study participants to ensure clear understanding of study objectives and procedures.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of research trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices in hematologic malignancies research to uphold high-quality and ethical conduct of studies.
• Clinical Research Nurse/ Program Coordinator for Hematologic Malignancies

• Administered chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive care treatments according to established protocols and patient needs.
• Assessed, planned, and implemented individualized care plans for patients undergoing cancer treatment, ensuring optimal outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Delivered expert nursing care to 8 leukemia patients, focusing on treatment and management of cancer-related illnesses to enhance patient well-being.
• Educated patients and families about cancer treatments, side effects, and self-care strategies, promoting informed decision-making and symptom management.
• Served as a clinical resource for new nursing staff, offering guidance and support during orientation to foster team development.
• Nurse Clinician II, Oncology Outpatient