Yolanda Castro
Elmhurst,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Highly self-motivated and goal orientated professional committed to embracing new challenges.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator
Edward-Elmhurst Hospital
Naperville, IL
04.2023 - Current
- Followed clinical research protocols
- Collaborated with clinical staff and other healthcare professionals to support clinical trial data accuracy.
- Increased participant retention rates through proactive follow-up efforts and regular engagement activities.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date case report forms and source documents for traceability.
- Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
- Gathered, processed, and shipped lab specimens.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory guidelines through rigorous documentation and protocol adherence.
Tumor Registrar II
Edward Hospital
Naperville, IL
05.2020 - 09.2022
- Enhanced data quality by conducting thorough casefinding, abstraction, and follow-up procedures.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality guidelines while managing sensitive patient information in the tumor registry database.
- Supported research initiatives by providing relevant data for cancer studies and clinical trials.
- Maintained professional knowledge by attending conferences, workshops, and training sessions related to tumor registry practices.
- Optimized workflow efficiency through utilization of specialized software programs for abstracting, coding, and updating case records.
Oncology Care Model Coordinator
Elmhurst Hospital
Elmhurst, IL
12.2017 - 05.2020
- Identified OCM beneficiaries on a continuous basis
- Verified Medicare coverage status
- Assisted with clinical and staging data submission to CMS
- Abstracted data from patient’s EHR for quality improvement measures
- Billed for Monthly Enhanced Oncology Services
- Abstracted quality measures set by CMS guidelines
- Entered pertinent data in the OCM Data Registry per CMS guidelines
- Prepared material for use in oral and written presentations
- Provided education to physicians, nursing and other staff regarding OCM requirements
Oncology Data Specialist
Banner Corporate-Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
05.2015 - 07.2017
- Analyzed and abstracted pertinent data from the medical record into Metriq
- Abstracted data for clinical trial studies
- Obtained follow-up on analytic cases and other pertinent information for each abstract by contacting other cancer registries, radiation oncology and medical oncology centers
- Performed case finding, abstracting and follow-up procedures
- Collected first course treatment for specific primary cancers
- Staged primary cancers according to AJCC and SEER protocols
EKG Technician II
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing EKG testing and analyzing results.
- Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
- Monitored patient activity during stress test to record data.
- Educated patients on testing and preparation steps prior to procedure.
- Provided valuable assistance during emergencies, quickly setting up necessary equipment for life-saving interventions.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN10.2017
Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Strategic Planning
- Data Analysis
- Excellent Communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Microsoft Office
- Strong Attention to Detail
Affiliations
- American Health Information Management Association
- National Cancer Registrars Association
Certification
- Certified Oncology Data Specialist, NCRA - 12/31/2024
- Registered Health Information Technician, AHIMA - 9/20/2025
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator
Edward-Elmhurst Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Tumor Registrar II
Edward Hospital
05.2020 - 09.2022
Oncology Care Model Coordinator
Elmhurst Hospital
12.2017 - 05.2020
Oncology Data Specialist
Banner Corporate-Phoenix
05.2015 - 07.2017
EKG Technician II
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
09.2014 - 05.2015
Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
Purdue University