Mandy Tanner
Granbury
Summary
Dynamic healthcare leader with extensive experience at DaVita Kidney Care, excelling in infection prevention and quality control. Proven track record in managing multidisciplinary teams and enhancing operational efficiency. Expertise in sterilization equipment oversight and staff training, driving compliance with AAMI and Joint Commission standards while fostering a culture of accountability. Recognized for building high-performing teams, driving quality outcomes, and maintaining patient safety across complex healthcare systems.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Facility Administrator / CEO
DaVita Kidney Care
01.2019 - Current
- Provide executive oversight of clinical operations, infection prevention programs, equipment readiness, and regulatory compliance.
- Lead Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives ensuring adherence to CMS, OSHA, and safety standards.
- Establish and enforce policies and procedures governing clinical workflows, equipment handling, and environmental safety.
- Direct, mentor, and evaluate multidisciplinary teams, ensuring competency validation and accountability.
- Partner with regional leadership to standardize operational practices and improve quality outcomes.
Administrative Officer / Practice Manager
United States Navy
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Managed daily operations of healthcare clinic, ensuring adherence to infection control practices and sterile instrument handling.
- Supervised and trained staff on medical equipment processing and regulatory compliance.
- Led initiatives for process improvements in instrument readiness and inventory control.
- Maintained accountability for over $1M in medical and surgical equipment management.
- Ensured compliance with Joint Commission and federal healthcare standards for operational excellence.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Center Administrator / Manager
Naval Medical Center (Balboa Hospital)
01.2002 - 01.2013
- Directed operations for high-volume surgical service line managing over 6,000 cases annually.
- Oversaw readiness of operating rooms, ensuring instrument availability and efficient surgical workflows.
- Led interdisciplinary team of surgeons, residents, nurses, and surgical technologists to uphold safety standards.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation for infection control, equipment maintenance, and regulatory compliance.
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration & Management (Population Health)
Colorado State University Global
Skills
- Sterile Processing Leadership & Operations
- Central Sterilization Department Management
- Instrument Decontamination, Assembly & Distribution
- AAMI / HSPA / Joint Commission Compliance
- Infection Prevention & Quality Control
- Sterilization Equipment Oversight & Documentation
- Inventory Control & Case Readiness
- Staff Training, Competency & Performance Management
- Multi-Site / Regional Healthcare Operations
Certification Status
Sterile processing certifications (CRCST/CSPM) preferred; extensive leadership experience in lieu of certification. Actively pursuing certification to further formalize sterile processing management expertise.
Leadership Highlight
Established and led a Central Sterilization Room during deployed hospital operations in Iraq, designing workflows for instrument decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution in a resource-limited, high-risk environment. Developed standard operating procedures, trained and supervised staff on sterile processing standards, and ensured instrument readiness to support surgical and trauma care.
Timeline
Facility Administrator / CEO
DaVita Kidney Care
01.2019 - Current
Administrative Officer / Practice Manager
United States Navy
01.2013 - 01.2019
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Center Administrator / Manager
Naval Medical Center (Balboa Hospital)
01.2002 - 01.2013
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration & Management (Population Health)
Colorado State University Global