Yolanda Castro
Elmhurst
Summary
Dedicated oncology research coordinator with strong skills in clinical trial management and data integrity. Experience in patient recruitment and regulatory adherence, focused on delivering high-quality results and optimizing trial processes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Clinical Research Coordinator
Endeavor Health-CRU 8
Naperville
04.2023 - Current
- Collect, process, and deliver specimens from trial participants according to ICH guidelines.
- Conduct screening for eligibility, track enrollment, and monitor subject outcomes per GCP guidelines.
- Facilitate communication between sponsors, sites, and regulatory bodies for trials from initiation to close-out.
- Manage CRF completion, data quality, and queries for over 35 studies.
- Adhere to regulatory guidelines by completing notes-to-file and protocol deviations.
- Maintained an internal database registry of over 700 subjects with melanoma, HIPEC, and PIPAC procedures.
Tumor Registrar II
Endeavor Health
Naperville
05.2020 - 09.2022
- Analyzed tumor data to ensure accurate patient records and treatment histories.
- Conducted quality control audits to verify accuracy of tumor data entries.
- Supported research initiatives by providing detailed tumor data for analysis purposes.
- Clinically staged reportable cases per AJCC guidelines.
Oncology Care Model Coordinator
Elmhurst Hospital
Elmhurst
12.2017 - 05.2020
- Identified OCM beneficiaries on a continuous basis.
- Abstracted quality improvement measures per CMS guidelines.
- Billed monthly, enhanced oncology services.
- Provided education to physicians on OCM requirements.
- Prepared material for use in oral and written presentations.
Oncology Data Specialist
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
Phoenix
05.2015 - 07.2017
- Analyzed and abstracted pertinent data from medical records.
- Performed case finding and follow-up procedures.
- Staged primary cancers according to AJCC and SEER guidelines.
EKG Technician II
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
Phoenix
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Performed EKG tests on patients of all ages, including neonatal and geriatric, and interpreted results.
- Monitored patient activity during the stress test.
- Provided valuable assistance during emergencies, quickly setting up 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
- Clinical trial management
- Regulatory compliance
- Data analysis
- Research protocols
- Patient recruitment
- Oncology data abstraction
- Continuous quality improvement
- Good clinical practices
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Participant screening
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Oncology Clinical Research Coordinator
Endeavor Health-CRU 8
04.2023 - Current
Tumor Registrar II
Endeavor Health
05.2020 - 09.2022
Oncology Care Model Coordinator
Elmhurst Hospital
12.2017 - 05.2020
Oncology Data Specialist
Banner University Medical Center 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