Madeline Lockwood
Wilbraham,MA
Summary
Experienced in maintaining anesthesia equipment and ensuring patient safety protocols within operating room environments. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical issues related to anesthesia delivery systems, contributing to efficient surgical procedures. Conducted regular safety checks and performed routine maintenance on medical equipment, adhering to established protocols. Collaborated with healthcare teams to train new staff and assist in emergency response situations, enhancing overall operational effectiveness.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Anesthesia Technician
Trinity Health of New England
Springfield, MA
08.2023 - 11.2025
- Adhered strictly to infection control standards while preparing operating rooms for use.
- Cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized instruments and equipment used in the OR following established protocols.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up necessary equipment such as monitors, ventilators, IV pumps.
- Troubleshot technical issues related to anesthesia delivery systems when they arose.
- Ensured all required equipment, supplies, and medications were available for each procedure.
- Cleaned and restocked carts in operating rooms for general surgery and labor and delivery.
- Took appropriate action for malfunctioning equipment and utilized bio-technicians if unable to troubleshoot problem.
- Kept work areas and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Conducted regular safety checks on anesthesia machines and other medical equipment used in the OR rooms.
- Performed routine maintenance on anesthesia machines according to manufacturer's guidelines.
- Checked expiration dates on all medications prior to use in order to ensure safety of patients.
- Trained new Anesthesia Technicians
- Assisted in Code Blue emergency response
- Worked in the Endoscopy unit as needed, stocking supplies and turning over rooms.
- Identified problems related to anesthesia delivery systems and took corrective action when needed.
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
Trinity Health of New England
Springfield , MA
11.2019 - 07.2023
- Performed inventory management duties such as restocking shelves and verifying expiration dates.
- Assisted with training new staff members on pharmacy operations and processes.
- Reviewed stock levels and placed orders for additional supplies as needed.
- Adhered to all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Filled medication orders in accordance with physicians' instructions and departmental policies.
- Followed proper disposal procedures for expired or unused medications.
- Delivered medication to pyxsis machines
- Experienced in Pyxsis issues
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
Springfield , MA
05.2014 - 06.2017
- Reported any discrepancies or errors in medication ordering or filling processes immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses or physicians regarding drug therapies or treatments for patients.
- Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
- Monitored inventory levels of commonly used drugs and placed orders when necessary.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Verified accuracy of medication labels before they were dispensed to customers.
- Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Assisted in training new employees on pharmacy procedures.
Medical Assistant
Hadley Family Practice
Hadley, Massachusetts
03.2003 - 09.2007
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Inspected equipment to ensure proper working order prior to use on patients.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Education
Medical Assistant -
Bradford Hall Career Institute
Holyoke, MA03-1999
GED -
The Care Center
Holyoke, MA03-1995
Skills
- Anesthesia equipment maintenance
- Patient safety protocols
- Technical troubleshooting
- Operating room setup
- Supply inventory management
- Emergency response assistance
- Team collaboration
- Training new employees
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Patient positioning
- Pharmacology
- Medications
- Arterial line placement
- Medical gas delivery
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Anesthesia Technician
Trinity Health of New England
08.2023 - 11.2025
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
Trinity Health of New England
11.2019 - 07.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
05.2014 - 06.2017
Medical Assistant
Hadley Family Practice
03.2003 - 09.2007
Medical Assistant -
Bradford Hall Career Institute
GED -
The Care Center