Adan Hobbs
Houston
Summary
Dedicated and mission-driven healthcare professional with 7 years of U.S. Navy experience as a Hospital Corpsman and Registered Dental Assistant.Completed 2 full combat deployments aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt, leading medical and dental operations for over 5,000 personnel in high-stakes environments. Proven record in clinical care, dental readiness, crisis response, and leadership of large-scale healthcare operations.Adept in managing multimillion-dollar supply systems, training junior sailors, and supporting COVID-19 containment efforts. Currently pursuing a degree in Psychology at the University of Arizona Global Campus with a passion for continuing a career in service-focused healthcare.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospital Corpsman Second Class (E-5)
United States Navy
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Leading Petty Officer (LPO), Comprehensive Dentistry: Directed daily clinic operations supporting dental readiness for over 80,000 sailors, overseeing staff assignments, workflow, and patient care delivery.
- Managed multimillion-dollar equipment and supply inventories across multiple departments, maintaining accountability and operational efficiency.
- Assistant Leading Petty Officer (ALPO), Endodontics: Coordinated specialized treatment planning and clinical execution for endodontic services.
COVID-19 Task Force Member
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Portsmouth
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Appointed to the base-wide COVID-19 Task Force during the peak of the pandemic.
- Administered and coordinated thousands of COVID-19 tests daily, ensuring deployment readiness and safe reintegration for service members.
- Enforced evolving CDC and DoD safety protocols in a fast-paced clinical testing environment.
Hospital Corpsman
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71)
01.2015 - 02.2018
- Completed two full combat deployments to the Middle East, Pacific, and Guam, supporting the medical and dental readiness of 5,000+ sailors and Marines.
- Led a team of corpsmen during the 2017 deployment, performing 7,000+ dental x-rays and nearly 2,000 Type 2 dental exams, contributing directly to operational readiness.
- Oversaw the restoration of the ship’s dental clinic during Planned Incremental Availability, managing repairs, equipment upgrades, and compliance.
- Acted as liaison to Information Systems Technicians in 2016 to overhaul internet infrastructure for medical/dental departments.
- Meritoriously advanced to Petty Officer Second Class (E-5) in 2017 due to outstanding leadership and mission performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Arizona Global Campus
12-2025
Undergraduate Studies - Health Sciences
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC08-2011
High School Diploma -
Goldsboro High School
Goldsboro, NC06-2011
Skills
- Medical & Dental Readiness
- Combat Deployment Operations
- Dental Radiography
- Preventive Exams
- Emergency Medical Response
- Supply Chain & Inventory Oversight
- Staff Leadership & Mentorship
- Cross-Functional Departmental Coordination
- Digital Infrastructure Collaboration
- HIPAA Compliance & Medical Documentation
- Global Operations & Cultural Competency
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency medical treatment
- Medical supply management
- Immunization administration
- Hazardous material handling
- IV fluid administration
Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant – U.S. Navy
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
- Combat Lifesaver / Tactical Field Care – U.S. Navy
- COVID-19 Testing & Safety Protocols
- Medical & Dental Records Management
- DMLSS & SAMS Inventory Systems
- 2000 hour US MAP CDA Certification
Timeline
COVID-19 Task Force Member
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
01.2020 - 12.2020
Hospital Corpsman Second Class (E-5)
United States Navy
02.2018 - 03.2021
Hospital Corpsman
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71)
01.2015 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Arizona Global Campus
Undergraduate Studies - Health Sciences
East Carolina University
High School Diploma -
Goldsboro High School
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