Olga Carpenter
Yucca Valley
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience as Orthopedics Department Head at Robert Bush Naval Hospital. Proven track record in enhancing patient care through quality assurance and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in patient assessment and team leadership, driving operational excellence in high-pressure environments. Committed to delivering exceptional medical services and improving healthcare outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthopedics Department Head
Robert Bush Naval Hospital
29 Palms
07.2024 - Current
- Directed departmental operations at a leading naval hospital.
- Collaborated with medical teams to enhance patient care services.
- Implemented quality assurance measures to improve service delivery.
Student
Navy Association of Physician Assistants
Portsmouth
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Participated actively in group projects, contributing to successful outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine orthopedic needs.
Battalion Surgeon
2nd Marine Logistics Group
Camp Lejeune
07.2021 - 06.2023
- - Medical clinician responsible for the health care for over 1,000 Sailors and Marines throughout 2nd Marine Logistics Group.
- - Division Officer for Combat Logistics Battalion 8 Medical division, supervised 6 Hospital Corpsmen in the daily operations of the battalion.
- - Direct support for Integrated Training Exercise 2021, 29 Palms CA. Provided last minute support as Patient Evacuation Team Coordinator.
Physician Assistant Student
Clarkson University
Potsdam
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Engaged in clinical rotations to gain hands-on experience across various specialties.
- Participated in case discussions and contributed to treatment strategy sessions.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans for patients.
Advanced Practice Provider
USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN71
Coronado
10.2015 - 11.2018
- - Team oriented with extensive communication skills while working side by side with highly skilled medical team of Doctors, Physician Assistants, Nurses, and ancillary medical personnel to provide medical care in a high tempo, high stress environment.
- United States Navy
Independent Duty Corpsman Student
Surface Warfare Medical Institute
San Diego
10.2014 - 10.2015
- United States Navy
Hospital Corpsman
Naval Hospital Guam Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
Hagatna
09.2011 - 09.2014
- - Provided specialized consultation, advice and recommendations in matters of Occupational Health, Preventive Medicine and Deployment Medical Surveillance to naval shore activities and fleet operational forces.
- - Responsible for Department of the Navy Medical Event reports, and State Health Department Morbidity reports.
- United States Navy
Hospital Corpsman
USS Frank Cable AS40
Hagatna
01.2014 - 04.2014
- - Volunteered for Temporary Assigned Duty in support of USS Frank Cable mission. Provided direct support to the forward deployed Naval Submarine Pacific Forces, Submarine Squadron 15.
Education
Doctor of Medical Science -
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX01.2026
Masters of Science - Physician Assistant
Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY01.2021
Master’s - Public Health, Health Care Administration
Des Moines University
Des Moines, IA01.2017
Certificate of Graduation - Independent Duty Corpsman
Surface Warfare Medical Institute
San Diego, CA01.2015
Master of Arts - Education
Mari State University
Yoshkar– Ola, Mari– El, Russia01.2002
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- Quality assurance
- Medical coding
- Team leadership
- Assignment delegation
- Vendor relationship management
- Verbal and written communication
- Workflow coordination
- Performance evaluation
Certification
- Physician Assistant Certified, 2021
- Secret Security Clearance, 2021
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider, 2025
- Basic Life Support, 2025
- Advanced Open Water Dive Certification, 2012
Accomplishments
- Afloat Training Specialist
- Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist
- Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist
- Flag Letter of Commendation
- Naval Achievement Medal X 2
- Letter of Appreciation, Naval Hospital Guam
- Junior Sailor of the Quarter: 3rd Quarter
- Letter of Appreciation, Military Sealift Command, Guam
Community Service
- Vice President, Naval Association of Physician Assistants, 01/2024, Present
- Student Representative, Naval Association of Physician Assistants, 01/2020, 05/2021
- Volunteer, Potsdam Cemetery Beautification, 01/2020, 12/2020
- Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, Massena, NY, 01/2020, 05/2021
- Member, Clarkson University Physician Assistant Student Association, 01/2019, 05/2021
Timeline
Orthopedics Department Head
Robert Bush Naval Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Student
Navy Association of Physician Assistants
07.2023 - 07.2024
Battalion Surgeon
2nd Marine Logistics Group
07.2021 - 06.2023
Physician Assistant Student
Clarkson University
01.2019 - 05.2021
Advanced Practice Provider
USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN71
10.2015 - 11.2018
Independent Duty Corpsman Student
Surface Warfare Medical Institute
10.2014 - 10.2015
Hospital Corpsman
USS Frank Cable AS40
01.2014 - 04.2014
Hospital Corpsman
Naval Hospital Guam Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
09.2011 - 09.2014
Doctor of Medical Science -
Hardin-Simmons University
Masters of Science - Physician Assistant
Clarkson University
Master’s - Public Health, Health Care Administration
Des Moines University
Certificate of Graduation - Independent Duty Corpsman
Surface Warfare Medical Institute
Master of Arts - Education
Mari State University