Paula D. Darsney
Danvers,Ma
Summary
Conscientious Oncology Data Specialist with extensive experience at BILH, excelling in data abstraction and case finding. Proven track record in coordinating cancer conferences and ensuring compliance with ACoS guidelines. Adept at quality control and documentation, leveraging strong analytical skills and effective communication to enhance cancer registry operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Data Specialist 1
GeBBS Healthcare Solutions
East Haven, CT
05.2026 - Current
- Abstracting, Casefinding, Identifying new cancer cases per Disease Index, Follow-up
Oncology Data Specialist
NHC
Beverly, Ma
04.2025 - 05.2026
- Abstracted new cancer cases per ACoS and coordinated Cancer Conferences at AJH and BH.
Oncology Data Specialist
BIDMC
Winchester, Ma
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Abstracted new cancer cases per ACoS, submitted RQRS and Mass Cancer Registry, contributed to Cancer Committee, documented Cancer Conferences.
Oncology Data Specialist
Winchester Hospital
Winchester, Ma
12.2022 - 12.2024
- Abstracts new cancer cases per ACoS guidelines. Member of Cancer Committee.
Cancer Registry Consultant
Medical Records Associates, GeBBS Healthcare Solutions
Quincy, Ma
04.2013 - 09.2024
- Abstract new cancer cases per ACoS and Massachusetts Cancer Registry. Perform casefinding and follow-up on cancer cases.
Cancer Registry
Lahey Hospital Medical Center
Burlington, Ma
01.2019 - 11.2022
- Abstract new cancer cases per ACoS and Massachusetts Cancer Registry.
Cancer Registrar
Beverly Hospital
Beverly, Ma
01.2007 - 01.2019
- Responsibilities include abstracting, patient studies, follow-up, ACoS survey preparation, member of the cancer committee. Work with metriq, epic, excel, word.
Senior Cancer Registrar
NSMC Cancer Center
Peabody, Ma
03.1999 - 02.2008
- Responsible for coordinating cancer committee, cancer conferences, abstracting, follow-up, and patient studies.
Cancer Registry Consultant
Medical Records Associates
Milton, Ma
08.1997 - 01.2005
- Provides abstracting, follow-up and COC survey preparation.
Cancer Registry Abstractor
Brigham and Women's Hospital
12.1997 - 06.1999
- Responsible for abstracting, casefinding, participation in studies.
Cancer Registrar
Northeast Hospital Corp
Beverly, Ma
11.1994 - 12.1997
- Responsible for abstracting, follow-up, patient studies.
Cancer Registry Abstractor
North Shore Medical Center
Salem, Ma
04.1990 - 10.1994
- Abstracted cancer data, coordinated cancer conferences to facilitate knowledge sharing, and engaged in patient studies to improve care outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food and Nutrition, Sociology
Framingham State College
Framingham, Massachusetts01-1981
Skills
- Cancer case finding
- Cancer case submission
- Data studies per ACOS
- Commission on Cancer documentation
- Quality control
- Cancer committee membership
- Data documentation
- Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency
- Certification maintenance
- Conference coordination
Affiliations
- National Cancer Registrars Association, 01/01/93-12/31/26
- Cancer Registrars Association of New England, 01/01/91-12/31/26
Degree
BS, CTR
Certification
- Oncology Data Specialist - Certified
Accomplishments
- Distinguished Member Award Cancer Registrars Association of New England 2013
Timeline
Oncology Data Specialist 1
GeBBS Healthcare Solutions
05.2026 - Current
Oncology Data Specialist
NHC
04.2025 - 05.2026
Oncology Data Specialist
BIDMC
12.2024 - 03.2025
Oncology Data Specialist
Winchester Hospital
12.2022 - 12.2024
Cancer Registry
Lahey Hospital Medical Center
01.2019 - 11.2022
Cancer Registry Consultant
Medical Records Associates, GeBBS Healthcare Solutions
04.2013 - 09.2024
Cancer Registrar
Beverly Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2019
Senior Cancer Registrar
NSMC Cancer Center
03.1999 - 02.2008
Cancer Registry Abstractor
Brigham and Women's Hospital
12.1997 - 06.1999
Cancer Registry Consultant
Medical Records Associates
08.1997 - 01.2005
Cancer Registrar
Northeast Hospital Corp
11.1994 - 12.1997
Cancer Registry Abstractor
North Shore Medical Center
04.1990 - 10.1994
Bachelor of Science - Food and Nutrition, Sociology
Framingham State College