Deondra M.

Braden
2822 Lantern Hill Ave, Brandon, FL 33511 *813-440-1432* Deondra1@health.usf.edu
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WORK EXPERIENCE
U.S Air Force
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, ADAPT Clinic MacDill AFB FL, June 12- Present
Responsible for supervision and mentorship of eight clinic staff members.
Ensures treatment services for 38K enrollees; supports Department of Defenses largest single-unit
catchment area with 215K beneficiaries.
Disaster Mental Health Team Chief; conducts patient crisis interventions, risk assessments, transport and
treatment.
Performs evaluations, clinical interviews, counseling, group therapy, psycho-education, and prevention.
Automated Data Processing Equipment Custodian; managed inventory valued at $102K.
President Air Force Sergeants Association; managed $4K budget, led 1K population, facilitated Feeding
America drives that provided 22K meals for families.
Intervened in the suicidal ideation of a deployed military members spouse; secured emergency service
loss of life averted.
MacDill AFB 5/6 President; managed $6K budget, led 200 joint service military members.

Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, Mental Clinic Dover AFB, Oct 2010- June 2012
Accountable for supervision and training of 6 clinic staff members.
Safeguards treatment services for 2K enrollees and Department of Defenses National Port Mortuary.
Created Flight auditing program; 1K records inspected, 113 errors fixed, clinic awarded Outstanding
rating
Taught Pre & Post Deployment classes; educated 212 Operation Iraq Freedom and Enduring Freedom
members on signs and symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Squadron Physical Training Leader; led morning and afternoon fitness regime; attained 100% pass
average.

Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, FOB Gary Owen, Iraq, Feb 2010- Oct 2010
Provided Mental Health Counseling for 518 deployed service members.
Coordinated transportation of 4 service members with suicidal thoughts to a higher-level staging facility.
Provided triage to services members after mortar and small arms attacks.
Created anger management course for base population.

Honor Guard Trainer, Dover AFB DE, Feb 2009- Jan 2010
Led flawless training of remains transfers of Fallen Heroes, 21-Gun Salute, flag folding, and funeral
protocol for 25 honor guard members.
Commanded Dignified Transfers for every U.S. military member who died in the theater of operation
while in the service of their country.
Directed honor unit during POW/MIA ceremonies, retirements, NASCAR events, and official federal and
local government events.

Mental Health Technician, Dover AFB DE, Feb 2007-Jan 2009

Assisted in clinical interviews for 1K base population.
Briefed in coming first-term airman on the mental health services provided locally
Trained new first time mental health technicians on clinical and community outreach programs.
 EDUCATION
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Aug 2017

Community College of the Air Force, Montgomery, AL

Associates of Science in Mental Health, Feb 2014

International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium, Harrisburg, PA

Board Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC), May 2015

AWARDS AND HONORS

Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
Air Force Iraq Campaign Medal
National Defense Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Air Force Good Conduct Medal
3x Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
2008: 2x Airman of the Quarter, 436th Medical Group
2008: Airman of the Year, 436th Medical Group
2008: Senior Airman Below-the-Zone
2009: Honor Guard Member of the Quarter for the 436th Airlift Wing
2009: Air Force Sergeants Association Airman of the Year
2010: John L. Levitow Award. This is the highest honor presented to a graduate of Air Force Enlisted
Professional Military Education (PME). To be eligible for the award, a graduate must rank in the top 1% of
his or her class and demonstrate superb leadership skills
2010: Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter for the 436 th Airlift Wing
2010: Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year for the 436th Medical Group
2011: Angel Award. This award is given to the military volunteer of the year in the state of Delaware
2011: Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, 436th Medical Operations Squadron
2012: 436th Medical Operations Squadron, Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter
2012: Air Force Sergeants Association Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year
2013: 2x Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter, 6th Medical Group
2013: Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, 6th Medical Group
2014: 2x Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter, 6th Medical Operations Squadron
2014: Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, 6th Medical Group
2014: Air Force Sergeants Association Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year
2015: United States Air Force, Mental Health Technician of the Year, Air Mobility Command (AMC)
2015: Selected to the Nurse Enlisted to Commissioning Program, less than 1% of the United States Air
Force population are selected to this program each year.
2016: Selected by USF Air Force ROTC Detachment 158 Commander to throw the first pitch at USF
softball game.
2017: Selected to represent USF and U.S. Air Force to be honored at Tampa Bay Lightning Game.
 2017: Selected for College of Nursing, Mental Health Preceptorship, first student ever.