Medical Manager
Resume:
PATRICK M. SONNENBERG
San Diego, CA. 92131
619-***-**** Cell
*******.**********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
To pursue my passion for Traditional Oriental Medicine (TOM) and integrative healthcare by continually developing my career as a licensed acupuncturist.
EDUCATION/ CREDENTIALING:
CA. Acupuncture License 14326 – 2011
M.S. Pacific College of Oriental Medicine – 2010
B.S. Coleman University – 2009
EXPERIENCE:
Regional Manager Veterans Holistic Healthcare Foundation of America San Diego, CA 08/13 - present
• Focal point for staff and volunteers in the Southern California area.
• Organize, participate, and manage events and fairs.
• Recruit volunteers and raise awareness amongst veterans.
• Generate funds and donations through partnerships and solicitations.
• Responsible for conservation of the Treasury, VHHFA accounts, and funds.
• Responsible for keeping accounts and supporting records detailing all transactions.
Acupuncturist North County Integrative Acupuncture Center Poway, CA 2011, 07/13 - present
• Acupuncturist and Physician of Oriental Medicine at North County Integrative Acupuncture Center (NCIAC), Pomerado Hospital’s exclusive provider for integrative medicine.
• Work in an integrative medical setting treating patients using acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage, and nutritional supplementation.
• Collaborated with M.D.’s, nurses, and hospital staff to promote integrative medicine and optimal patient outcomes.
• Present free educational classes to the public in regards to how TCM and other non-allopathic modalities could help to treat their conditions.
• Emphasis on the use of neuroscience and anatomy applied to acupuncture.
• Monthly guest speaker at Pomerado Hospital’s diabetic support group.
Acupuncturist Veterans Village of San Diego San Diego, CA 07/12 - present
• Volunteer acupuncturist at the Veterans Village of San Diego commonly treating complaints of back pain, migraines, hip, knee, elbow and other orthopedic pain.
• Part of a team including: Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT) councilors, MFT Interns, councilors, Doctor of Psychology Interns (Psy. D.), Certified Alcohol and Drug Councilors (CADC), AOD Interns (Alcohol & Drug Rehab. Interns) treating formerly homeless veterans with an addiction problem.
• Volunteer acupuncturist at veteran stand downs throughout Southern California.
Acupuncturist Sustain Community Acupuncture Center San Diego, CA 11/11 - present
• Emphasize communication in a professional, knowledgeable, and plain manner about Oriental and Biomedicine with both patients and other health care professionals, avoiding esoteric Traditional Chinese Medical (TCM) terms.
• Independent contractor at a community-oriented, full-service wellness center treating a high volume patient load in a community acupuncture setting.
• Treat a variety of conditions by providing free acupuncture to veterans through the non-profit organization Veterans Holistic Healthcare Foundation of America.
MRI Tech Asst. UCSD Hospital San Diego, CA 09/07 - present
• Interface directly with diverse patient populations ensuring proper patient education, screening of medical history, red flags, and appropriate patient preparation for MRI.
• Work with doctors, technologists, paramedics, nurses and other medical staff in a hospital setting to ensure patient care, proper and timely submittal of patient orders and correct corresponding examination protocols.
• Well versed in the use of medical and hospital software applications to access and review patient records.
Sat/Wideband Comm CA Air National Guard San Diego, CA 1999 - present
• Maintain, deploy, and operate a variety of satellite radio communications equipment for the 147th Combat Communications Squadron.
• Duty status guardsman Noncommisioned Offficer in Charge (NCOIC) of the radio frequency transmission shop responsible for managing three million dollars in assets and ensuring their deployment readiness.
• Voted outstanding airman of the year in the Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) category for 2013.
Clinic Assistant Acusport Health Center ` San Diego, CA 05/09 - 12/10
• Worked directly with and assisted in the diagnosis and treatment of patients including professional athletes using soft tissue release, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching, kinesiotape, laser therapy, cupping, gua sha, and moxabustion therapies.
• Focused on integrative orthopedic diagnosis and treatment using muscle motor point acupuncture and exercises for structural realignment.
Student Pacific College of Oriental Medicine San Diego, CA 05/06 - 04/10
• Completed over 3,470 hours of study of which 2,570 were didactic hours in physiology, etiology, pathomechanisms, pathophysiology, and the diagnostic and treatment systems of Oriental and biomedicine.
• Completed over 900 clinical hours treating patients by incorporating comprehensive TOM differential diagnosis rooted in a thorough understanding of Oriental Medical pathophysiology.
• Combined Chinese medical theory, kinesiology, and orthopedic paradigms in the treatment of student athletes while collaborating with training staff at UCSD Rimac Sports Training Facility.
Infantry Rifleman United States Marine Corps Kaneohe, HI 07/94 - 07/98
• Corporal and squad leader for Kilo Co 3rd BN 3rd MAR on Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay.
• Corporal of the Guard for Marine Corps Security Forces Company Pearl Harbor.
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