Dominique Cureton
Taos,NM
Summary
Logical and perceptive Naturopathic Doctor/Researcher, with 3 years of experience conducting research focused on studying diseases and other factors to improve human health. Interested in conducting translational investigations for the development in Biological Sciences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Naturopathic Medicine Resident
Taos Whole Health Integrative Care
Taos, NM
10.2022 - Current
- Conducted periodic public health immunizations and screenings for diseases and disease risk factors.
- Maintained professional development through postgraduate education, continuing education, preceptorships and residency programs.
- Provided primary and urgent care services to patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Completed safe and effective minor surgical procedures in medical office.
- Provided adjunctive oncology care.
- Used supplements, pharmacological interventions and diet and lifestyle changes to treat acute and chronic concerns.
- Managed efficient environment centered on evidence-based practices.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Adapted general research methodologies to meet project-specific requirements.
- Prepared and presented academic papers and abstracts.
- Prepared reports, presentations and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
Naturopathic Doctor
Red Willow Hospice
Taos, New Mexico
10.2022 - Current
- Provided palliative care using Naturopathic, TCM, and physical medicine modalities.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Optimized well-being of patients with terminal illness in order to continue doing the activities that bring them joy and peace.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
- Created and applied tailored care plans that would meet each patient's individualized needs.
Oriental Medicine Apprentice
Taos Whole Health Integrative Care
Taos, NM
10.2022 - Current
- Diagnosed patient concerns and implemented treatments based on tenets of TCM.
- Educated patients on lifestyle changes to enhance benefits of acupuncture treatments.
- Used knowledge of acupuncture points and related functions to treat pain symptoms.
- Dispensed herbal formulas with dosages and frequencies to treat health conditions.
Board Member
Taos Whole Community Health- Nonprofit
Taos, New Mexico
12.2023 - Current
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Worked with volunteers to guide fundraising activities, managed finances and strategized with board members to innovate opportunities to attract new donors.
- Coordinated with prospective donors to receive corporate sponsorships and initiate matching gift campaigns to achieve funding goals.
- Created online fundraising campaigns using social media platforms with insightful content designed to highlight organizational objectives and attract givers.
- Writing grant proposals
Naturopathic Intern
National University of Health Sciences
Lombard, Illinois
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Weekly split rotation between Lombard Whole Health Clinic (18 hours weekly) and Salvation Army Clinic (14 hours weekly).
- Educated patients on lifestyle/diet changes to enhance benefits of acupuncture treatments.
- Helped to balance and harmonize patient's mind, body and spirit after collecting data on health concerns, lifestyle and diet.
- Nutrition education and counseling.
- Used knowledge of acupuncture points and related functions to treat related symptoms.
- Provided education based health talks to Salvation Army men every six weeks to discuss the importance of optimizing the determinants of health and diet/nutrition.
- Used supplements, diet and lifestyle changes to treat acute and chronic concerns.
- Conducted periodic public health screenings for diseases and disease risk factors.
- Treated diverse problems such as hypertension, musculoskeletal injuries, allergies and other problems daily.
- Conducted annual wellness examinations to promote preventive medicine.
Student Researcher
NUHS
Lombard, IL
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Prepared reports, presentations and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis on assigned data.
- Conducted surveys, interviews and experimental research to facilitate data analysis.
- Identified and compiled lists of potential research subjects in accordance with study objectives and parameters.
- Assisted with preparing presentation materials before major meetings and reviews.
- Produced comprehensive research questions and potential hypotheses.
- Participated in extra training and courses to refine and improve upon industry knowledge.
- Recorded and developed reports on data collected from studies.
- Managed project timelines and coordinated research tasks.
- Prepared and presented academic papers and abstracts.
- Developed reports and recommendations regarding research outcomes.
- Completed peer reviews of published work to validate theories and locate errors.
Education
Doctorate - Naturopathic Medicine
National University of Health Sciences
Lombard, IL08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - World Language, Literature And Linguistics
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.2018
Skills
- Preventive Medicine
- Research Analysis
- Research Grant Writing
- Adjunctive Oncology Care Experience
- Report Writing
- Primary Care Experience
- Patient Education
- Treatment Planning
- Case Report conducting/writing
Accomplishments
- Literature Review/Analysis
- Does Peat Moss Have The Ability to Detoxify?
- Risk of Gardnerella vaginalis Due to Vaginal Flora.
- Peer-reviewed Journal Article
- Sorensen ND LAc, Lorinda. Cureton, Dominique. “Mushrooms as Brain Food, Eating more mushrooms associated with reduced mild cognitive decline,” Natural Medicine Journal, 12(4)
- Case Study Report
- Does Salvia officinalis Decrease Sweating in Patients with Hyperhidrosis?
-Ketamine IM Injection for Improving Depression
- Research Study Design/grant proposal
- Assessing Protein Quality and Accessibility in Rural Taos NM, Implications for Nutritional Health and Food Security.
Certification
- 100 Hour Acupuncture Certification Training - 2021
- Certified Nutrition Specialist, Board of Certified Nutrition Specialist - 2023
- Licensed Acupuncturist - 2023
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Board Member
Taos Whole Community Health- Nonprofit
12.2023 - Current
Naturopathic Medicine Resident
Taos Whole Health Integrative Care
10.2022 - Current
Naturopathic Doctor
Red Willow Hospice
10.2022 - Current
Oriental Medicine Apprentice
Taos Whole Health Integrative Care
10.2022 - Current
Naturopathic Intern
National University of Health Sciences
09.2021 - 08.2022
Student Researcher
NUHS
06.2020 - 08.2022
Doctorate - Naturopathic Medicine
National University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Arts - World Language, Literature And Linguistics
West Virginia University
- 100 Hour Acupuncture Certification Training - 2021
- Certified Nutrition Specialist, Board of Certified Nutrition Specialist - 2023
- Licensed Acupuncturist - 2023
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