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Elizabeth "Inez" Mason

Summary

I relocated from Illinois to Marion, Indiana on 12/06/2024. As a dedicated caregiver experience in working in the healthcare setting, memory care unit, hospital, surgery, anesthesia department. I gain knowledge and skills hands on training multitask-er with speed and accuracy I have strong work ethic and strong attention to patient care and safety. My overall personality is being polite, courteous, sympathetic and having perfect attendance with a solid background in anesthesia support and patient care. Assisted in numerous successful surgical procedures by preparing and maintaining anesthesia equipment. Demonstrated proficiency in sterile techniques and patient monitoring.

Professional healthcare specialist skilled in anesthesia support. Demonstrates strong expertise in patient monitoring, equipment preparation, and sterile techniques. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced medical environments. Valued for reliability, precision, and results-driven approach.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Anesthesia Technician (Surgery Department)

OSF Medical Center
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
  • Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.

Patient Care Technician (Neuro Med Surg)

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.

CNA

Accolade Health Care
05.2024 - 06.2024
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

Patient Care Technician

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Working at OSF as a Patient Care Tech
  • I have gain exposure and experience in the healthcare setting
  • I assist working with the nurses and the charge nurse if patients that need care if variety of conditions while working in Medical-Surgical Stepdown Care Unit
  • Cardiac, Renal, Neuro, surgical patients, etc
  • My duties as a patient Care Technician, I assist nurses with reposition, that includes changing, setting up the rooms for new incoming patients, checking vital, accu's checks and most importantly documenting patients conditions and what's been done for the care of the patients
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.

CNA

Grand View Alzheimer's Special Care Center
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

CNA (Saxony Nursing Home)

Accolade Healthcare
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

Anesthesia Technician (Surgery Department)

OSF HealthCare
04.2022 - 12.2022
  • As Anesthesia technicians we check and supply anesthesia carts and machines, check and replace anesthesia gas tanks disassemble used anesthesia equipment, disinfect machines, and supply carts
  • Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.

Patient Care Technician (PCT) Neuro Surg Stepdown

OSF HealthCare
02.2021 - 03.2022

Working as a Patient Care Tech (PCT) in Neurology Surgical Stepdown; transition from nursing homes to hospital setting to enhance my experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant

  • Monitored vital signs, accu checks and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health
  • Documented patient

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bickford Senior Living and Memory Care
02.2019 - 02.2021
  • Provide high-quality care for dementia residents
  • Assist with daily activities including feeding, bathing, dressing and grooming
  • Participate in activities with resident such as walking, singing and dancing
  • Help residents with transporting/ambulating
  • Coping with sun-downing ( part of agitation and confusion) by keeping a daily routine
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.

School Secretary

Peoria Public Schools
11.2017 - 12.2018
  • Answer student parent and visitor inquiries, transferring to proper department or taking a detailed message
  • Collect information from new students
  • Maintain confidential student records input data and file appropriately
  • Performed clerical duties such as copying faxing emailing sorting mail etc
  • Communicated with teachers staff and students regarding school news and changes to the schedule or calendar
  • Made student class schedule including electives lunch etc
  • Highlights
  • Friendly with students parents and visitors
  • Great communication skills needed to run a school office
  • Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn and implement new programs when needed
  • Ability to form professional relationships with other staff members as well as school families
  • Understanding of local state and federal school policies and regulations
  • Maintained an up-to-date database of student records, safeguarding confidential information while providing easy access when needed.
  • Processed student registrations and withdrawals.

Laundry Technician

Heddington Oaks
05.2017 - 09.2017
  • Organized linen carts for washing and drying
  • Oversaw various laundry projects as necessary
  • Cleaned laundry equipment and work areas on a regular basis
  • Maintained task records and time sheets for submission to supervisor
  • Assisted in the training of new laundry staff on a regular basis
  • Assisted with washroom supervision as necessary
  • Loaded dirty linen and other materials into washers and dryers
  • Performed all tasks in accordance with appropriate safety rules and regulations
  • Distributed cleaned linens and textiles to patients and hospital staff
  • Reported equipment malfunctions to supervisor promptly
  • Highlights
  • Extensive laundry work experience
  • Exceptional organization and time management skills
  • Good ability to lift objects weighing up to40 pounds
  • High ability to follow written and verbal directions
  • Strong knowledge of chemical properties of a variety of laundry cleaners
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Maintained laundry equipment for optimal performance, resulting in reduced downtime and increased productivity.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow and meet daily quotas.

Education

Certificate - Nursing Assistant

Illinois Central College
Peoria, IL
12.2018

High School Diploma -

Peoria High School
Peoria, IL
05-2016

Skills

  • Microsoft Office, Payroll (1 year)
  • Alzheimer's Care
  • Dementia Care
  • Caregiving
  • Memory Care
  • Patient Care
  • Vital Signs
  • Critical Care Experience
  • Anesthetic equipment maintenance
  • Patient positioning
  • Induction assistance
  • Patient transportation

Certification

  • CPR/ Renewal Update 2024
  • BLS Certification/Certified Nursing Assistant Program January 2018

Timeline

Anesthesia Technician (Surgery Department)

OSF Medical Center
09.2024 - 11.2024

Patient Care Technician (Neuro Med Surg)

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
06.2024 - 08.2024

CNA

Accolade Health Care
05.2024 - 06.2024

Patient Care Technician

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
10.2023 - 01.2024

CNA

Grand View Alzheimer's Special Care Center
06.2023 - 09.2023

CNA (Saxony Nursing Home)

Accolade Healthcare
01.2023 - 04.2023

Anesthesia Technician (Surgery Department)

OSF HealthCare
04.2022 - 12.2022

Patient Care Technician (PCT) Neuro Surg Stepdown

OSF HealthCare
02.2021 - 03.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bickford Senior Living and Memory Care
02.2019 - 02.2021

School Secretary

Peoria Public Schools
11.2017 - 12.2018

Laundry Technician

Heddington Oaks
05.2017 - 09.2017
  • CPR/ Renewal Update 2024
  • BLS Certification/Certified Nursing Assistant Program January 2018

Certificate - Nursing Assistant

Illinois Central College

High School Diploma -

Peoria High School
Elizabeth "Inez" Mason