Shawana Paige Colbert
Retired Army Professional
Summary
Highly motivated with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills that were built during 21 years of my Army career. Self-starter, hard worker, dependable, quick learner, organized and detail oriented; well-rounded military veteran that thrives under pressure.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Judson Independent School District
San Antonio, TX
02.2023 - Current
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Army Drill Instructor
US Army Basic Training
Fort Jackson, SC
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Supervised, trained and evaluated over 800 Soldiers on Basic Combat Training during 10 week cycles.
- Provided constant mentoring/guidance to Soldiers regarding professional development and personal challenges.
- Organized an effective training schedule and coordinated with outside agencies to ensure organizational effectiveness.
- Maintained the highest military standards while instructing the basics of Soldier skills, as well as developed and enforced discipline.
- Maintained 100% accountability of all training materials, weapons and combat optics during numerous training events.
Operating Room Manager
Brooke Army Medical Center
Fort Sam Houston, TX
06.2014 - 05.2018
- Supervised and managed BAMC Trauma Level 1 Operating Room Department with over 120 enlisted military personnel, and 60 civilian Surgical Technicians
- Performed wide range of administrative duties in support of the Operating Room, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, and Sterile Processing and Distribution
- Managed manpower, readiness, training/development, and researched information
- Reviewed, updated, and enforced standard operating procedures and policies
- Strictly monitored supervision of hand receipt (HR) and surgical equipment valued over $52 million
- Served as timecard certifier utilizing Automated Time Attendance and Production System (AT AAPS) for GS employees
- Performed human resources duties and responsibilities, initiated hiring actions, processed resignation actions, and conducts hospital orientation
- Instructed Master Resilience Training and Equal Opportunity training for OR staff
- Wrote and reviewed over 60 personnel rating and evaluation reports
- Conducted thorough pre-Joint Commission (JC) inspections and provides recommendation for corrective actions
- Reviewed and approved leave request for military personnel and civilian employees
- Supported the Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) for military and Civilian Employees
- Maintained Surgical Technician proficiency by assisting in various surgical procedures in General, Labor and Delivery, and GYN
- Established sterile techniques and emphasizes adherence to hospital Standard Operating Procedures and operating Room policies
- Utilized Surgical Scheduling System and Surgeon preference card to select surgical instrumentation and equipment in determining the best suited for each individual case situation
- Monitored OR staff to ensure they maintained aseptic technique, in accordance with Association of Perioperative Nurses (AORN), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), The Joint Commission (TJC), and Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) standards of practice
Operating Room Technician (Supervisor)
Tripler Army Medical Center
Honolulu, HI
07.2009 - 06.2014
- Adhered to universal precautions, applying aseptic techniques to operating room equipment and personnel.
- Participated in OR suite turnaround procedures such as cleaning and case cart management.
- Maintained equipment and supplies, confirming sufficient inventory levels prior to procedures.
- Opened and distributed sterile supplies during medical procedures.
- Confirmed presence of required medical equipment prior to scheduled appointments.
- Delivered direct care to patients under supervision of charge nurse.
- Assisted in transporting patients, case carts and equipment before and during surgical procedures.
- Supervised 3 Non Commissioned Officers
- Instructor for the Surgical Technologist phase 2 program at Tripler
Surgical Technologist
Martin Army
Fort Benning, GA
01.2006 - 06.2009
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
Sterile Processing Technician
Irwin Army Community Hospital
Fort Riley North, KS
02.2001 - 12.2005
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
Skills
Discipline
Creative problem solving
Relationship building and management
Organizational abilities
Adaptable
Certification
Surgical Scheduling System (S-3)
Timeline
Substitute Teacher - Judson Independent School District
02.2023 - Current
Army Drill Instructor - US Army Basic Training
06.2018 - 08.2021
Operating Room Manager - Brooke Army Medical Center
06.2014 - 05.2018
Operating Room Technician (Supervisor) - Tripler Army Medical Center
07.2009 - 06.2014
Surgical Technologist - Martin Army
01.2006 - 06.2009
Sterile Processing Technician - Irwin Army Community Hospital
02.2001 - 12.2005