Heather Bloomquist
Sheldon
Summary
Dedicated Sterile Processing Technician skilled in sterilization protocols and instrument inspection. Committed to maintaining compliance and ensuring patient safety through meticulous documentation and equipment maintenance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Iroquois Memorial Hospital
Watseka
05.2022 - Current
- Sterilized surgical instruments and medical equipment following strict protocols.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness and functionality before use in procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to address sterilization needs and priorities.
- Ensured proper documentation of sterilization cycles for regulatory compliance.
- Maintained and organized sterile supply inventory for optimal accessibility.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Distributed sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request or case cart requisition.
- Ensured compliance with safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Assisted in ordering supplies necessary for effective operation of the sterile processing department.
Medical Records Clerk/Van Driver
Watseka Rehabilitation and Health Care
Watseka
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Operated medical van for patient transport to appointments and treatments.
- Assisted patients in safe boarding and disembarking to facilitate smooth transport.
- Processed admissions and discharge paperwork to maintain patient information accuracy.
- Protected patient confidentiality while handling sensitive information daily.
- Updated patient files with accurate medical information to ensure data integrity.
- Organized patient charts, gathering medical histories, lab results and consents.
- Organized medical files to enhance retrieval speed and improve workflow.
Dietary Manager
Sheldon Healthcare
Sheldon
05.1997 - 02.2021
- Collaborated with healthcare team to create individualized meal plans for residents.
- Coordinated food service operations to maintain quality and safety standards.
- Managed dietary staff to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Educated staff on dietary guidelines and food handling procedures.
- Oversaw the preparation of meals according to established recipes, portion control guidelines and standard operating procedures.
- Oversaw inventory management and ordering of food supplies efficiently.
Education
Nutrition & Foodservice Professional Training Program - Food and Nutrition
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND10-2015
High School Diploma -
Sheldon Highschool
Sheldon, IL06-1995
Sterile Processing Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, IL07-2026
Skills
- Sterilization protocols
- Instrument inspection
- Documentation compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Inventory management
- Sterling surgical instruments
- Patient information management
Certification
- Illinois Basset Certification
American Safety Council
Issued 07/24 - Illinois Food Handlers Certification
Premier Food Safety
Issued 10/23
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Iroquois Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Medical Records Clerk/Van Driver
Watseka Rehabilitation and Health Care
02.2021 - 05.2022
Dietary Manager
Sheldon Healthcare
05.1997 - 02.2021
Nutrition & Foodservice Professional Training Program - Food and Nutrition
University of North Dakota
High School Diploma -
Sheldon Highschool
Sterile Processing Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing
Kankakee Community College