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 - 02.2021
- 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
12.2019 - 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)
Coronado
02.2015 - 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.
- 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.
- Operated ultrasonic cleaners as part of the daily cleaning process.
- Assisted in the decontamination of medical instruments and equipment.
- Maintained proper documentation of sterilization processes.
- Kept up-to-date with new technologies related to instrumentation, cleaning, and sterilization techniques.
- Organized, prepared, and packaged supplies for surgery.
- Sterilized reusable medical instruments using autoclaves and other methods.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Arizona Global Campus
12.2025
Dental Technician School -
San Antonio, TX01.2015
Hospital Corpsman "A" School -
San Antonio, TX11.2014
Navy Recruit Training Command -
Great Lakes, IL07.2014
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
- Emergency Medical Response
- Preventive Exams
- 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
- Sterilization procedures
- Steam sterilization
- High-level disinfection
- Sterilizer operation
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
Accomplishments
- 2 Navy and Marine Achievement Medals
- 2 Navy Good Conduct Medals
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Navy Expeditionary Medal
- Meritoriously Advanced to the rank of 2nd Class Petty Officer
Timeline
COVID-19 Task Force Member
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
12.2019 - 12.2020
Hospital Corpsman Second Class (E-5)
United States Navy
02.2018 - 02.2021
Hospital Corpsman
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71)
02.2015 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Arizona Global Campus
Dental Technician School -
Hospital Corpsman "A" School -
Navy Recruit Training Command -
Undergraduate Studies - Health Sciences
East Carolina University
High School Diploma -
Goldsboro High School