Samantha Nguyẽn
12 California Ave B-409 | Colonie, NY 12205 | 518.961.5484 | Samantha.Nguyen05@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Professional with a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Informatics and Experienced Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the not-for-profit corporation affiliated with the New York State Department of Health (DOH). Concentrations in public health, cancer registry management/Informatics, and surveillance projects. Looking to obtain a position in the cancer registry field, clinical/medical informatics to utilize and enhance my skill set acquired through my work experience and scholastic background. Possesses strong leadership and team-building qualities with outstanding interpersonal skills. Adept at understanding new roles and identifying ways to improve procedural effectiveness.
EDUCATION
Masters of Science in Health Care Informatics Phoenix, AZ- Online
Grand Canyon University May 2017-May 2019
Bachelor of Science in Human Biology Albany, NY
State University of New York Sept. 2009- Dec. 2011
Columbia-Greene Community College Hudson, NY
Associate’s Degree in Science Sept 2006- May 2009
Certifications
Certified Tumor Registrar – National Cancer Registrars Association Albany, NY
12/31/2018- 12/31/2020
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Intellectual Concepts, LLC. Remote
Cancer Staging Support Specialist Oct. 2018 – present
The Division of Cancer Prevention and Control (DCPC)
Cancer Surveillance Branch (CSB) in the
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) at the CDC.
- Provide technical input and assistance with cancer staging and cancer data collection standards workgroups and committees.
- Provide Tier-2 Support- Coordinating with the developers and the Cancer State Registries on the installation/updating of the latest version of NPCR software.
- Provide CTR specific technical input in the areas of: registry operations, data flow, data collection, data editing, quality control, auditing for accuracy/completeness, applicable standards for coding and classification, registry software systems, and other staging systems as defined.
- Conduct a data quality gap analysis and make sound recommendations for improvement.
- Support evaluation and monitoring of DP17-1701 and DP18-1802 successful implementation by conducting assessment activities related to reviewing NPCR Data Evaluation Results, Program Evaluation Instrument, and Data Quality Evaluation results.
- Lead and contribute to the delivery of high-quality contract deliverables according to requirements and timelines.
- Provide Informatics and information technology tasks as assigned.
- Provide support services related to cancer staging and registry operation activities, inclusive of reviewing and validating staging data in CDC CRSPlus Software Suite.
- Provide technical input and assistance with cancer staging and cancer data collection standards workgroups and committees.
Albany Medical Center Albany, NY
Cancer Registrar July 2017- Oct. 2018
- Case Ascertainment/Case finds, assimilates, and abstracts all incidences of cancer treated at AMC including clinics, ER visits and private physician’s offices in accordance with NYS Department of Health and The American College of Surgeons with a 95% accuracy rate.
- Acted as a coordinator to Tumor Board conference for AMC: agenda setting, ease presentation review to ensure regulatory compliance regarding sites discussed and percentage of patients reviewed as well as monitoring compliance of clinical and ancillary attendance based on medical discipline.
- Abstracts from the medical record and other reliable sources complete and accurate personal, demographic, diagnostic, treatment, and follow-up information on patients and their reportable tumors.
- Assign appropriate codes for the diagnosis, extent and stage of disease, and treatment for each tumor utilizing the International Classification of Disease for Oncology (ICD-0-3), the collaborative stage, the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual, FORDS, and SEER Summary Staging manual, MPH rules, and other registry procedure manuals.
- Participated in the completion of patient care evaluation studies, cancer registry reports, and other cancer program related activities.
- Proficient in Metriq reporting software, Cerner Soarian, All-Scripts, Citrix and iKnowMed NY Hematology Oncology programs.
Congenital Malformations Registry ~ Health Research, Inc./NYSDOH Albany, NY
Public Health Specialist II Mar. 2017– July 2017
- Coordinates efforts for Zika surveillance between the Division of Family Health’s Early Intervention and Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Programs and the Congenital Malformations Registry (CMR), as well as the NYC Zika Surveillance Project.
- Supports activities to ensure that children with congenital malformations related to prenatal and postnatal exposure to Zika virus are referred to the Early Intervention Program (EIP) as well as CSHCN program, in a timely fashion.
- Serve as a liaison with hospitals, including Regional Perinatal Centers, to assist with efforts to ensure information about the Zika Surveillance Project is shared with appropriate staff and that hospitals develop protocols for assessing and referring children appropriately.
- Works with state professional organizations representing health care providers for pregnant women, infants and children.
NY State Cancer Registry ~ Health Research, Inc./NYSDOH Menands, NY
Central Registry Cancer Specialist II Oct. 2014 – Mar. 17
Certified Tumor Registar
- Consolidates the best information from all sources into a single tumor record that includes diagnostic, treatment, demographic, and outcome information
- Provides accurate abstracting to registry computer database for all reportable cases with correct and complete codes (ICD-O-3, AJCC Cancer Staging Manual, FORDS, and SEER Summary Staging manual)/data, ensuring adherence to data reporting standards and procedures, as well as state and federal requirements
- Delivers data reporting and analysis as requested, meeting timelines and ensuring high-quality data
- Conducts follow-up on cases per standards and policies, to maintain accurate outcomes and patient status
- Supports Tumor Board through research, data reporting/analysis, meeting support, or other assigned tasks
- Contact reporting facilities (hospitals, laboratories, radiation treatment centers, managed care organizations, and diagnostic and treatment centers) by telephone to resolve conflicting medical information or to obtain missing medical or demographic information
- Proficient with the CanonPro system, SEER DMS, Abstract Plus reporting software, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook
- Ensures data quality and compliance with state and federal reporting standards
- Monitors patient treatment and outcomes
- Manages national accreditation standards
St. Peter’s Health Care Services Albany, NY
Lab Assistant II/ Phlebotomist Jan. 2010 – Jan. 2015
- Performed lab specific monitors and Q.A. program and participated in the evaluation of specialized reports for QC, QA including but not limited to collection lists, HRP, overdue reports, etc.
- Utilized knowledge of location codes, patient demographics, insurance codes, physician codes, unaffiliated doctors, ICD-9 diagnosis codes and group accounts to facilitate processes
- Registered patient/specimen in timely manner. Properly identified and verified demographics and financial data for patients
- Tasked with Team Leader role in the absence of supervisor, as well as trained personnel & students
- Executed/Documented quality control, calibration, and preventative maintenance as defined by established protocol and took appropriate remedial action
- Utilized laboratory computer system, Sunquest, functions to track specimens, retrieve patient/test information, test results, crediting and modifying tests when indicated by protocol
- Completed many administrative and office tasks such as communicating and documenting necessary information
- Traveled to nursing homes to do stat lab draws and performed venipuncture in outpatient labs
- Utilized computer software programs: OAS Envision Gold, Sunquest, HDX, EDM, Soarian, Caremedic, AHI and other software as required or indicated
Barnwell Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Valatie, NY
Certified Nurse’s Assistant May 2008 – Feb. 2010
Leadership and Community Work
Habitat for Humanity Albany, NY
2016
St. Peters Hospital Albany, NY
Volunteer 2011