Xaviera Dewberry
Spencer
Summary
Compassionate entry-level Licensed Master Social Worker, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in case management, crisis intervention, and mental health assessment. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving, which enhance ability to support and advocate for clients effectively.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor/Writer - Respiratory Therapist
U.S. Army Active Duty
San Antonio
07.2024 - Current
- Instructed and supervised respiratory therapy students during clinical rotations, translating classroom instruction into hands-on patient care while ensuring safe, evidence-based clinical practice.
- Evaluated student performance, provided individualized coaching and remediation, and assessed competency to ensure compliance with CoARC and NBRC accreditation standards.
- Delivered advanced respiratory care in critical care, emergency, and trauma settings, including mechanical ventilation management, airway management, arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary diagnostics, oxygen therapy, and emergency response.
- Designed and facilitated simulation-based training, competency assessments, and mock emergency scenarios to strengthen clinical proficiency and readiness.
- Supported curriculum development, updated clinical training materials, and contributed to quality improvement initiatives that enhanced program effectiveness and maintained accreditation compliance.
- Mentored Soldiers and future healthcare professionals, fostering clinical excellence, military professionalism, and interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, nurses, and allied health teams.
Operations Non-Commissioned Officer
U.S. Army Active Duty
Honolulu
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Directed and synchronized battalion operations supporting Soldier medical readiness, planning and executing daily missions while coordinating operations orders (OPORDs, FRAGOs, WARNORDs) and providing commanders with timely operational updates.
- Planned and coordinated medical readiness programs, including Individual Medical Readiness (IMR), Managed Soldier readiness processing to ensure compliance with deployment requirements., deployment health assessments, immunizations, and medical/dental readiness events to ensure deployment preparedness.
- Managed battalion training and readiness programs by developing training calendars, coordinating mandatory training and field exercises, maintaining training records, and overseeing weapons qualification and physical readiness events.
- Monitored and analyzed personnel, medical, training, equipment, and deployment readiness metrics, preparing executive briefings, operational reports, and readiness dashboards to support command decision-making and mission execution.
- Coordinated cross-functional operations with brigade staff, installation agencies, medical treatment facilities, and internal staff sections to allocate personnel, equipment, transportation, facilities, and other resources while resolving competing priorities.
- Supervised and mentored Soldiers and junior NCOs, advised senior leaders on operational planning and readiness, ensured compliance with Army policies and higher headquarters directives, and fostered professional development across the organization.
Sleep Disorder Clinic NCOIC
U.S. Army Active Duty
Honolulu
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Supervised daily clinic operations and staff scheduling for optimal efficiency.
- Facilitated communication between physicians and other healthcare providers regarding patient care plans.
- Coordinated staff training sessions to improve clinical skills and compliance.
- Oversaw inventory management and procurement of medical supplies.
- Implemented policies and procedures to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with physicians and other staff members to improve clinical processes and patient outcomes.
- Oversaw recruitment of new personnel for the clinic, conducting interviews and making hiring decisions.
- Supervised internal and external communications by answering queries and complaints.
Respiratory Therapist
U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Benning
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Delivered respiratory equipment training to Soldiers and medical personnel, improving their proficiency in equipment use.
- Trained unit members on ventilator operation and emergency airway management.
- Performed preventive maintenance checks on ventilators, oxygen systems, and suction devices.
- Engaged in mass casualty (MASCAL) exercises and field training exercises (FTXs) to ensure effective response capabilities.
- Supported combat casualty care training and simulation events.
- Prepared equipment for field exercises and deployment.
- Contributed to field hospital setup to ensure operational readiness., teardown, and operational testing.
Chemical Equipment Repairer
U.S. Army Active Duty
Killeen
03.2016 - 03.2019
- Repaired and maintained chemical equipment for military operations.
- Diagnosed equipment failures using systematic troubleshooting methods.
- Analyzed data from sensors in order to diagnose problems in automated systems.
- Conducted safety inspections to ensure compliance with military standards.
- Documented repair activities in compliance with military regulations and protocols.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK 10.2022 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 08.2019 - 05.2022
Associate of Science -
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX 02.2018 - 02.2019
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Patient care
- Clinical education
- Instructional design
- Curriculum development
- Emergency response
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
Certification
- Licensed Master Social Worker, ASWB
- Registered Respiratory Therapist, NBRC
- Advanced Life Support Instructor, American Red Cross
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Instructor/Writer - Respiratory Therapist
U.S. Army Active Duty
07.2024 - Current
Operations Non-Commissioned Officer
U.S. Army Active Duty
04.2023 - 06.2024
Master of Social Work -
University of Oklahoma
10.2022 - 12.2025
Sleep Disorder Clinic NCOIC
U.S. Army Active Duty
03.2021 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
University of Kansas
08.2019 - 05.2022
Respiratory Therapist
U.S. Army Active Duty
01.2019 - 02.2021
Associate of Science -
University of The Incarnate Word
02.2018 - 02.2019
Chemical Equipment Repairer
U.S. Army Active Duty
03.2016 - 03.2019