Rebecca "Becky" Hoover
Chapel Hill,NC
Summary
Results-driven Ph.D. Nurse Scientist with high emotional intelligence and talent to engage in professional relationship building and networking. Thrives on taking on new opportunities and meeting tough challenges. Possesses valued analytical, communication and presentation skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
National Cancer Institued Funded Ph.D. Student
University Of North Carolina Chapel Hill
2019.08 - Current
- Identified and supported potential research expansion projects, collaborations, medical advisors and educational partnership opportunities.
- Developed and executed prioritized strategic plans in alignment with goals, objectives and regulations of research protocols.
- Played pivotal role in helping to develop content with high degree of accuracy, functional and usability on time and on budget.
- Built professional relationships with healthcare professionals, researchers and academic centers of excellence to access current and emerging information in areas of oncology and behavioral medicine.
- Communicated large amounts of complex scientific content in clear and concise terminology.
- Assisted faculty members with data collection for potential academic publications.
- Researched grant and funding proposal opportunities in databases to identify potential funding sources.
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
2019.09 - Current
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
- Contributed to research and data analysis within School of Nursing.
- Contributed to professionally-written scientific paper for publication.
- Gathered, reviewed, and summarized literature from scientific journals such as SciFinder and PubMed and produced graphs and other scientific calculations using MS Excel.
- Wrote grant proposals to obtain funding for projects from government, corporate, or private sources.
- Met regularly with research team to identify issues and maintain study alignment with objectives.
- Conducted independent or supporting research on range of topics, following correct protocols for study integrity.
- Partnered with research team to strategize research and develop specific plans.
- Prepared summaries of research data for use in high-level meetings and presentations.
Registered Nurse, Adult Hematology/Oncology Unit
University Of North Carolina Chapel Hill Hospital
2019.11 - Current
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients at all points along cancer continuum including diagnosis, treatment, recovery and palliative.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
- Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction.
- Participated in development, implementation and evaluation of action plans for continuous performance improvement.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
HealthCoach
Volunteer For HealthScore At UNC-CH
2022.01 - Current
- Recommended nutrition and fitness modifications to improve overall health of clients.
- Supported implementation of patient health plan, weight loss programs and personalized fitness and exercise programs.
- Provided comprehensive, empowering and professional health coaching programs so members remain motivated to attain personal health and fitness goals.
- Recorded health data by asking clients to complete self-assessments.
- Assisted clients in finding new ways to inspire healthier habits.
High Throughput Biology Scientist
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
2005.05 - 2008.02
- Documented changes during experiments, noting unexpected issues arising during research activities.
- Conducted experiments in laboratory environment for product development purposes.
- Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.
- Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting.
- Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
- Maintained accurate records of all methods and research conducted and wrote in-depth medical reports.
Education
Ph.D. - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05.2019
Master of Science - Microbial Biotechnology And Business
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05.2003
Skills
- Creating medical exhibits
- Medical facility familiarity
- Oncology medical care
- Technical Knowledge
- Understanding of science
- Client liaison
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Team Collaboration
Additional Information
- Certificate in Teaching (University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, '24)
- Certificate of Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy (Oncology Nursing Society, '22)
- Registered Nurse (North Carolina Board of Nurses, '19)
Timeline
HealthCoach
Volunteer For HealthScore At UNC-CH
2022.01 - Current
Registered Nurse, Adult Hematology/Oncology Unit
University Of North Carolina Chapel Hill Hospital
2019.11 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
2019.09 - Current
National Cancer Institued Funded Ph.D. Student
University Of North Carolina Chapel Hill
2019.08 - Current
High Throughput Biology Scientist
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
2005.05 - 2008.02
Ph.D. - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Master of Science - Microbial Biotechnology And Business
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
North Carolina State University
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