Dorian Hawthorne
San Antonio
Summary
Results-driven Sterile Processing Manager skilled in overseeing clinical operations and ensuring compliance with military health standards. Expertise in staff training and quality control, leading to improved sterilization processes and enhanced patient safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
ENT Specialist
United States Air Force, USAF
San Antonio
07.2016 - Current
- Diagnosed and treated ear, nose, and throat disorders in military personnel.
- Conducted comprehensive patient examinations to assess conditions and develop treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes.
- Educated patients on preventive measures and management of ENT-related issues.
- Oversaw clinical operations, ensuring compliance with military health standards and protocols.
Sterile Processing Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
San Antonio
07.2016 - Current
- Managed sterile processing operations to ensure compliance with military standards.
- Oversaw staff training on best practices for sterilization techniques and equipment usage.
- Coordinated inventory management for surgical instruments and sterile supplies.
- Developed and implemented quality control procedures for sterilization processes.
- Conducted regular inspections of sterile processing areas to maintain cleanliness and safety.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to assess instrument needs during procedures.
- Led team meetings to discuss workflow improvements and address operational challenges.
- Ensured documentation accuracy for sterilization protocols and equipment maintenance records.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Monitored compliance with safety protocols such as proper gowning techniques, hand washing practices, biohazardous waste disposal regulations.
Surgical Technologist
United States Air Force, USAF
San Antonio
07.2016 - Current
- Assisted surgeons during procedures by providing necessary instruments and supplies.
- Maintained sterile environments by adhering to infection control practices and protocols.
- Prepared operating rooms with surgical tools, drapes, and equipment for various procedures.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure efficient workflow and patient safety during surgeries.
- Educated new team members on best practices for surgical instrumentation and safety standards.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
- Completed documentation related to patient care, such as recording vital signs or documenting medications administered.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
American Military University
Charleston, WV06-2016
Skills
- Surgical procedures
- Infection control
- Sterilization techniques
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Chart review
Accomplishments
- Most Valuable Preceptor Q1,Q2,Q4 2018- Training over 20 students
- Team of the Quarter- Q3 2025- Most clinic improvements and workflow by 20%
- Non-Commissioned Officer of the Month 2022
Timeline
ENT Specialist
United States Air Force, USAF
07.2016 - Current
Sterile Processing Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
07.2016 - Current
Surgical Technologist
United States Air Force, USAF
07.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
American Military University