Nerlande Sinelien

Dedicated healthcare professional with over 20 years of experience providing compassionate patient care in hospital and long-term care settings. Experienced in sterile processing, sleep medicine, and direct patient support, with a strong commitment to patient safety, quality care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. A dedicated Community Health Worker with a passion for patient advocacy, care coordination, and improving access to healthcare services.

Recognized for strong communication skills, reliability, and a patient-centered approach to improving health outcomes.

Polysomnographic Sleep Technician - Cambridge Health Alliance - Cambridge, MA

(2024-06)

• Conduct overnight polysomnographic sleep studies, monitoring EEG, EOG, EMG, ECG, respiratory function, and other physiological parameters to assist in the diagnosis of sleep disorders.
• Analyze and score sleep studies in accordance with American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) standards, ensuring accurate data collection and interpretation for effective patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Assist with CPAP titration studies by educating patients on proper equipment use, ensuring correct mask fit, and optimizing therapeutic outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, documenting sleep study results, patient observations, and clinical interventions while ensuring patient safety and compliance with hospital protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support high-quality patient care and treatment planning.

Central Processing Technician - Brigham and Women's Hospital - Boston, MA

(2019-07)

• Sterilize, assemble, inspect, and distribute surgical instruments and medical equipment, ensuring compliance with hospital policies, infection control protocols, and regulatory standards.
• Perform quality assurance inspections and preventive maintenance on sterilization equipment to maintain optimal performance and support patient safety.
• Process, decontaminate, and sterilize reusable surgical instruments using autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, and other approved sterilization methods.
• Maintain accurate inventory records of sterile instruments and supplies, monitor stock levels, and coordinate replenishment to ensure uninterrupted clinical operations.
• Collaborate with operating room staff and other clinical departments to ensure timely availability of sterile instruments and equipment for patient procedures.

Certified Nursing Assistant - Elliott Healthcare - Quincy, MA

(2006-08 - 2020-01)

• Provided compassionate, patient-centered care by assisting individuals with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and exercise, while promoting dignity, comfort, and independence.
• Monitored patients' physical condition and promptly reported changes or concerns to the nursing team to support timely and appropriate care.
• Assisted with meal preparation and feeding while ensuring compliance with dietary restrictions, allergies, and individualized nutrition plans.
• Collaborated with nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care and maintain a safe, supportive environment for patients.
• Maintained accurate documentation and followed infection prevention, safety, and patient care protocols.

Associate of Science (A.S.) - Early Childhood Education - Bunker Hill Community College (2026)

Community Health Worker Training Program - William James College (2024)

Central Processing Technician Certificate - Massachusetts Bay Community College (2029)

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing - Hosana College of Health (2015)