Mandy Bloom, CPC-A
Fort Wayne
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
CRCST, Sterile Processing Department
The Orthopedic Hospital at Lutheran
11.2018 - Current
- Decontamination of soiled instruments
- Assembling instrument sets
- Sterilizing instrument sets according to manufacturer’s IFU
- Documenting sterilization loads
- Assembling case carts according to pick lists
- Communicating with Operating Room personnel to provide last-minute supplies
- Sorting and organizing daily supply deliveries
- Creating and maintaining departmental documents
- Maintaining and creating instrument sets
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Sterile Processing Technician, Sterile Processing Department
Lutheran Hospital
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Decontamination of soiled instruments
- Assembling instrument sets
- Sterilizing instrument sets according to manufacturer’s IFU
- Documenting sterilization loads
- Assembling case carts according to pick lists
- Communicating with Operating Room personnel to provide last-minute supplies
- Obtained CRCST certification October 2018
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Quality Technician/Supplier Liaison, Quality Assurance Department
Morgan Olson Corporation
04.2015 - 01.2018
- Performing First Article Inspection and reporting findings to suppliers, Purchasing and Production teams
- Rejection of defective parts back to suppliers
- Communicating with Materials and Purchasing departments to determine how defective supplier parts will impact inventory and production schedules
- Referring & adhering to written quality standards to assist production team in building a quality product
- Frequent email correspondence with internal departments and outside suppliers
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
Continuous Improvement Facilitator, Continuous Improvement Department
Morgan Olson Corporation
03.2014 - 04.2015
- Responsible for scheduling and logging data for 5S audits
- Performing time studies
- Participating in various Kaizen events
- Creating value stream maps to increase efficiency
- Responsible for coordination and record keeping of the Continuous Improvement Walks for entire facility
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Masker/Decaler, Paint shop
Morgan Olson Corporation
05.2011 - 03.2014
- Applying masking tape to unpainted trucks in preparation for paint application
- Measuring, cutting and applying decals to painted trucks according to customer specifications
- Correcting sub-par installed decals
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Material Handling Clerk
Parkview LaGrange Hospital
05.2007 - 05.2011
- Monitoring and replenishing medical supply inventory in central store room and patient care areas with cycle counting
- Performing annual physical inventory in various locations within Parkview Health Network
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Certified Nurse's Aide
Parkview LaGrange Hospital
03.2003 - 05.2007
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for residents in a hospital setting and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Education
High School -
Lakeland High School
Lagrange, IN06-1998
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SMC Academy
01-2026
Vocational degree - Graphic Design
Tri-County Vocational Cooperative
Lagrange, IN06-1998
Skills
- CPC obtained March 2026
- CRCST obtained October 2018
- Process improvement
- Microsoft: PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel
- Quality control
- Information security
- Confidentiality
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Timeline
CRCST, Sterile Processing Department
The Orthopedic Hospital at Lutheran
11.2018 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician, Sterile Processing Department
Lutheran Hospital
01.2018 - 11.2018
Quality Technician/Supplier Liaison, Quality Assurance Department
Morgan Olson Corporation
04.2015 - 01.2018
Continuous Improvement Facilitator, Continuous Improvement Department
Morgan Olson Corporation
03.2014 - 04.2015
Masker/Decaler, Paint shop
Morgan Olson Corporation
05.2011 - 03.2014
Material Handling Clerk
Parkview LaGrange Hospital
05.2007 - 05.2011
Certified Nurse's Aide
Parkview LaGrange Hospital
03.2003 - 05.2007
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SMC Academy
Vocational degree - Graphic Design
Tri-County Vocational Cooperative
High School -
Lakeland High School