TARAJI KEYA MCRAE, DC
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
To submit as additional supplemental information for Residency application.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Chiropractor - Independent Contractor / Coverage Doctor
Mobile Chiropractic Services
07.2007 - Current
- Responsible for new patient exams, SOAP Notes, taking and analyzing X-rays, diagnosing, providing appropriate treatment plan, physiotherapeutic modalities and chiropractic care in office and home care.
- Educated patients on quality of life benefits through routine chiropractic care.
- Instructed patients on proper posture, body mechanics, ergonomics, and stress management techniques.
- Studied marketing strategy, patient education approaches and stress management skills to increase knowledge base.
- Advised patients about chiropractic procedures and recommended appropriate courses of treatment.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as physical therapists or medical doctors on cases involving complex diagnoses.
- Analyzed x-rays to locate source of patient difficulties and rule out fractures or diseases.
- Utilized diverse manual manipulation techniques and specialized tools and equipment to alleviate pain and improve mobility.
- Utilized various instruments such as thermography machines or electrical stimulation devices for diagnostic purposes.
- Coordinated referrals to other healthcare providers when needed for further evaluation or specialized care.
QA/QC Chemist - 3rd Shift
Kelly Scientific / Pfizer, Inc. (Hospira, Inc.)
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
11.2015 - 05.2016
- Performed routine and non-routine chemical analyses of pharmaceutical injectable drugs and quality assurance and quality control testing of raw materials, in-process and finished goods of products and processes for injectable drugs of pharmaceutical businesses.
- Maintained detailed records of all testing activities performed according to GMP regulations.
Research & Development Technician
Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLC / Solvay Specialty Polymers, LLC
Alpharetta, Georgia
03.2008 - 04.2015
- Performed routine and non-routine chemical analyses and quality assurance and quality control testing of raw materials, in-process and finished goods of polymer products and processes
- Managed lab and procurement of the Molecular Science & Spectroscopy and Separation Science labs.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Tested and calibrated instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability of data.
- Conducted preventive maintenance procedures according to established schedules.
- Trained new members of team in various lab techniques and equipment maintenance and operation.
- Ordered supplies, inventoried chemicals and materials and summarized and recorded data to meet control and research requirements.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Chiropractor - Independent Contractor
Alpharetta Back & Neck Center
Alpharetta, Georgia
07.2007 - 08.2011
- Responsible for new patient exams, SOAP Notes, taking and analyzing X-rays, diagnosing, providing appropriate treatment plan, physiotherapeutic modalities and chiropractic care.
- Advised patients about chiropractic procedures and recommended appropriate courses of treatment.
- Developed treatment plans for patient care that included therapeutic exercise, lifestyle modification advice, and nutritional counseling.
- Instructed patients on proper posture, body mechanics, ergonomics, and stress management techniques.
- Educated patients regarding positive lifestyle choices such as nutrition, exercise and stress management.
Chiropractor - Part-time Coverage Doctor/Independent Contractor
Atlanta X-ray and Spine / Village Chiropractic
Stone Mountain, GA
08.2010 - 03.2011
- Provided appropriate physiotherapeutic modalities and chiropractic care.
- Performed manual adjustments to spine and other body articulations to correct musculoskeletal system conditions.
- Educated patients about the benefits of chiropractic care in order to ensure long-term health maintenance.
- Completed full reviews of patient histories as well as complete physical, neurological and orthopedic examinations.
- Advised patients about chiropractic procedures and recommended appropriate courses of treatment.
Research & Development Technician - Contractor
Kelly Scientific / Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLC
Alpharetta, Georgia
05.2006 - 03.2008
- Performed routine analytical chemical analyses and quality assurance and quality control testing of raw materials, in-process and finished goods of polymer products and processes.
- Conducted experiments to determine optimal materials, components, and processes for producing new products.
- Cleaned and prepared lab equipment for solutions, specimens and samples.
Chiropractor - Part-time Coverage Doctor/Independent Contractor
Hewett-McNeil Family Chiropractic
Douglasville, Georgia
05.2007 - 06.2007
- Provided appropriate physiotherapeutic modalities and chiropractic care.
- Instructed patients on proper posture, body mechanics, ergonomics, and stress management techniques.
- Educated patients about the benefits of chiropractic care in order to ensure long-term health maintenance.
- Completed full reviews of patient histories as well as complete physical, neurological and orthopedic examinations.
Chiropractor - Part-time Coverage Doctor/Independent Contractor
Atlanta X-ray and Spine / Village Chiropractic
Stone Mountain, Georgia
09.2006 - 06.2007
- Provided appropriate physiotherapeutic modalities and chiropractic care.
- Instructed patients on proper posture, body mechanics, ergonomics, and stress management techniques.
- Educated patients about the benefits of chiropractic care in order to ensure long-term health maintenance.
Chiropractor - Coverage Doctor/Independent Contractor
The Boone Clinic, P.C.
Stone Mountain, Georgia
12.2005 - 05.2006
- Coverage Doctor at The Boone Clinic, P.C, Stone Mountain, Georgia for a doctor on maternity leave.
- Responsible for new and existing patient exams, SOAP Notes, supervising staff, providing appropriate physiotherapeutic modalities and chiropractic care, interpreting X-rays, diagnosing and patient education.
- Educated patients about the benefits of chiropractic care in order to ensure long-term health maintenance.
- Provided services to relieve pain and increase physical mobility in patients.
- Utilized diverse manual manipulation techniques and specialized tools and equipment to alleviate pain and improve mobility.
- Conducted follow-up visits with patients to assess progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
Quality Control Analyst
MedFocus, Inc. / Aventis Pharmaceuticals
Kansas City, Missouri
02.2005 - 09.2005
- Performed routine chemical analyses of pharmaceutical products and processes for quality assurance.
- Reviewed, analyzed and documented data related to quality assurance processes.
- Maintained quality assurance procedure documentation.
- Conducted routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials or stability samples.
Chemist (3rd Shift)
Adecco Technical / Colgate-Palmolive Company
Kansas City, Kansas
08.2004 - 04.2005
- Performed routine chemical analyses of raw materials and finished goods of consumer products for quality assurance.
- Organized, analyzed and prepared data research reports in compliance with operations and record-keeping standards.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Chiropractic Internship
Cleveland Chiropractic College Wellness Center at Truman Medical Center
Lee's Summit, Missouri
08.2004 - 12.2004
- Chiropractic Intern at the Cleveland Chiropractic College Wellness Center at Truman Medical Center at Lakewood in Lee's Summit, Missouri
- Responsible for gathering patient history, providing appropriate therapeutic and chiropractic care, interpreting X-rays, and diagnosing under clinical supervision.
Chemist (3rd Shift)
National Labtech / Pfizer, Inc. - Animal Health Division
Lee's Summit, Missouri
04.2002 - 11.2002
- Performed routine chemical analyses of raw materials and finished goods of pharmaceutical products for quality assurance.
- Organized, analyzed and prepared data research reports in compliance with operations and record-keeping standards.
Staff /Analytical Research & Development Technician I/IA
E.I. duPont de Nemours and Company (DuPont iTechnologies)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
10.1998 - 01.2002
- Performed lab analyses and quality assurance testing of raw materials and products for businesses of DuPont.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow processes.
- Cultivated relationships with external vendors responsible for providing services to the organization.
Assistant Quality Assurance Biologist (3rd Shift)
Olsten Staffing Services - Scientific Division / Bayer Pharmaceuticals
Clayton, North Carolina
03.2001 - 12.2001
- Performed routine microbiological environment and utility monitoring of pharmaceutical facility areas and conducting laboratory procedures.
- Stored specimens and laboratory equipment in specific locations under correct conditions.
- Collected specimens, handled testing and analyzed results.
Research & Development Technician
E.I. duPont de Nemours and Company (DuPont Photopolymers & Electronic Materials)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
11.1997 - 09.1998
- Responsible for sample preparation, inspection, and analysis of thick film conductor paste products for quality assurance.
- Inspected materials and equipment regularly to check for potential hazards and machine defects.
- Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
- Worked closely with engineering teams to develop solutions for difficult problems encountered during testing activities.
- Adhered to applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.
Education
Masters of Business Administration in Healthcare Management -
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
Manchester, NH (September 2015 - July 2017)12-2026
Doctorate of Medicine Candidate -
ST. MATTHEW'S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
West Bay, Cayman Islands, W.I.09-2024
Doctorate of Medicine Candidate -
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF ANTIGUA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Coolidge, Antigua (July 2016 - December 2019)12.2019
Doctorate, Chiropractic Education -
CLEVELAND CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE
Kansas City, MO01-2005
B.S., Biology -
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM
Birmingham, AL06.1997
B.S., Chemistry -
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Greenville, NC05.1995
Skills
- Operating Systems (OS): Mac, PC, Android, Cerner EMR, Epic, MicroMD EMR, Athena Health
- Programs: WordPerfect, Microsoft Office Suite, Cricket Graph, ChemDraw, Mock-NMR, Windows GUI, HP Chemstation, Millennium, LIMS, TotalChromNav, Shop Floor, Sample Manager, LabWare
Licensures
- North Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Chiropractic License, Issued 07/23/2005, Current - #3383
- Georgia Chiropractic Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Chiropractic License with Physical Therapeutic Modalities Privileges, Issued 08/08/2005, Current - #CHIRO07895
- Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine, Chiropractic License, Issued 05/27/2015, Current - #CH11551
Laboratory Skills
- Laboratory safety
- Light microscopy
- HPLC
- GC
- TLC
- AA
- IR
- NIR
- FTIR
- NMR
- Acid-Base Titrations
- Fluorescence
- Synthesis
- Organic Extractions
- PH
- Redox Titrations
- Distillations
- Recrystalization
- UV-Vis spectrophotometry
- Cyclic Voltammetry
- Chemometrics
- Perkin-Elmer Protein Analyzer
- Gram-staining
- Inoculating & Streaking Media
- Method Development
- SOP Writing
Affiliations
- Georgia Chiropractic Association (January 2006 - June 2010)
- American Chiropractic Association (January 2005 - August 2010)
National Medical Student Affiliations
- American College of Physicians (ACP) - Student Membership
- American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) - Student Membership
- Student National Medical Association (SNMA)
- Phi Delta Epsilon (PhiDE) International Medical Fraternity
- American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
Recognitions & Achievements
- SMUSOM - Certificate of Excellence - MD562 - Clinical Therapeutics (Dec. 2020)
- SMUSOM - Certificates of Merit (2) - MD552 - Pathology 2 & MD582 - Introduction of Clinical Medicine (Dec. 2020)
- SMUSOM - Certificate of Merit - MD411 - Patient-Doctor Relations III (Sept. 2020)
- Who's Who in Black Atlanta (2008)
- Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges (2005)
- Award of Excellence (Dec. 2004)
- Dean's List (Dec. 2004)
- Cleveland Starz 2004 (Dec. 2004)
- Leadership Scholarship (Spring 2004)
- President of the Student American Black Chiropractic Association
(May 2003 - May 2004) - Mentor and Honorary Mentor of Mentor’s Club (Mar. 2003 - Dec. 2004)
- Treasurer of Student American Black Chiropractic Association (Mar. 2002 - Mar. 2003)
Clinical Presentations
- "Diverticulitis" - Surgery Clinical Rotation, AdventHealth Kissimmee, Kissimmee, FL (July 2023).
- "Postpartum Care" - OB/Gyn Clinical Rotation, Mt. Sinai Hospital, Chicago, IL (August 2022).
- "Oral Lesions in Neonates - Oral Choristomas", Pediatrics Clinical Rotation, AdventHealth Altamonte Springs / Hunt's Club Pediatrics, Apopka, FL (June 2022).
- "Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)", Internal Medicine Clinical Rotation, AdventHealth Apopka, Apopka, FL (March 2022).
- "Peripheral Artery Disease", "Postmenopausal Bleeding", "Leukopenia and Leukocytosis", "Obesity Management", "Pulmonary Embolism", and "Hypertension" Handouts/Presentations - Family Medicine Clinical Rotation, AdventHealth Orlando / Village Medical, St. Cloud, FL (October 2021 - November 2021).
- "Association of Psychiatric Disorders with Mortality Among Patients with COVID-19", Psychiatry Clinical Rotation, North Virginia Mental Health Institute, Falls Church, VA (September 2021).
Volunteer Experience
- Phi Delta Epsilon (PhiDE) International Medical Fraternity, St. John's / Coolidge Antigua, Care Project - Antigua, Antigua Beach Clean-up, Jamaican Patty Sales
- Doctors for Christ (AUA Chapter), Collected and donated toiletries to the people of Antigua and Barbuda after the catastrophe of Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria.
- AUA Intersession Enhancement Program, Tucker, Georgia, Shadowed and assisted a Pediatrician, Dr. Angela Butler-Rice, with Wellness Child exams.
- Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral, Austell, Georgia, Donated school supplies to W.O.F. Cornucopia Ministry, Donated toiletries to Singles' Ministry for City of Refuge Street Feeding Ministry
- Cleveland Chiropractic College - SABCA, Kansas City, MO, Spearheaded toiletry drives for the Student American Black Chiropractic Association to present to the Holy Family House.
- Holy Family House, Kansas City, MO, Volunteered at the soup kitchen.
- Birmingham Veterans' Administration Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama, Shadowed and assisted a Surgeon Physician Assistant (SA) and physician.
Hobbies & Interests
Cooking, Baking, Going to Movies & Plays, Museums/Exhibits & Galas, Dancing, Reading, Attending Empowering Seminars in Self-Improvement and Spiritual Upliftment, Experiencing Cultural Foods and Arts, Attending Spectator Sports, Meeting new people, Encouraging Others
References Recommendations
Available upon request.
Timeline
QA/QC Chemist - 3rd Shift
Kelly Scientific / Pfizer, Inc. (Hospira, Inc.)
11.2015 - 05.2016
Chiropractor - Part-time Coverage Doctor/Independent Contractor
Atlanta X-ray and Spine / Village Chiropractic
08.2010 - 03.2011
Research & Development Technician
Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLC / Solvay Specialty Polymers, LLC
03.2008 - 04.2015
Chiropractor - Independent Contractor / Coverage Doctor
Mobile Chiropractic Services
07.2007 - Current
Chiropractor - Independent Contractor
Alpharetta Back & Neck Center
07.2007 - 08.2011
Chiropractor - Part-time Coverage Doctor/Independent Contractor
Hewett-McNeil Family Chiropractic
05.2007 - 06.2007
Chiropractor - Part-time Coverage Doctor/Independent Contractor
Atlanta X-ray and Spine / Village Chiropractic
09.2006 - 06.2007
Research & Development Technician - Contractor
Kelly Scientific / Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLC
05.2006 - 03.2008
Chiropractor - Coverage Doctor/Independent Contractor
The Boone Clinic, P.C.
12.2005 - 05.2006
Quality Control Analyst
MedFocus, Inc. / Aventis Pharmaceuticals
02.2005 - 09.2005
Chemist (3rd Shift)
Adecco Technical / Colgate-Palmolive Company
08.2004 - 04.2005
Chiropractic Internship
Cleveland Chiropractic College Wellness Center at Truman Medical Center
08.2004 - 12.2004
Chemist (3rd Shift)
National Labtech / Pfizer, Inc. - Animal Health Division
04.2002 - 11.2002
Assistant Quality Assurance Biologist (3rd Shift)
Olsten Staffing Services - Scientific Division / Bayer Pharmaceuticals
03.2001 - 12.2001
Staff /Analytical Research & Development Technician I/IA
E.I. duPont de Nemours and Company (DuPont iTechnologies)
10.1998 - 01.2002
Research & Development Technician
E.I. duPont de Nemours and Company (DuPont Photopolymers & Electronic Materials)
11.1997 - 09.1998
Masters of Business Administration in Healthcare Management -
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
Doctorate of Medicine Candidate -
ST. MATTHEW'S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Doctorate of Medicine Candidate -
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF ANTIGUA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Doctorate, Chiropractic Education -
CLEVELAND CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE
B.S., Biology -
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM
B.S., Chemistry -
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
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