Terraine Sinclair
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
Compassionate individual with experience supporting mentally ill patients. Promotes understanding attitude and compassionate nature to achieve comfortable and welcoming environment for patients. Now, a training Surgical technologist dedicated to gaining hands-on knowledge and experience by working under supervision of experienced healthcare professionals. Skillfully assist in surgical procedures, ensuring the sterile field is maintained and all instruments are readily available, demonstrating proficiency in surgical instrumentation, patient preparation, and intraoperative support. Commended for going above and beyond requirements. Excellent scientific and medical terminology acumen.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Aurora Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Santa Rosa, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate care and support during their mental health journey.
- Assisted in the development of individualized treatment plans to address specific patient needs and promote recovery.
- Monitored patients'' progress, documenting changes in behavior and updating treatment plans accordingly.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Obtained patients’ vital signs.
Home Care Aide
Brookdale At Home
Santa Rosa
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Medical Assistant
Northern California Foot And Ankle Center
Santa Rosa, CA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Use of EMR systems
- Wound dressing
- Obtained patients’ vitals
Education
Associate Of Applied Science Surgical Technology -
Silicon Valley Surgi-Tech Institute
Milpitas, CACertified Clinical Medical Assistant -
West Coast Medical Assisting Program
Rohnert Park, CA05.2023
Basic Life Support -
American Heart Association
03.2023
High School Diploma -
Manning’s School
Westmoreland Jamaica 07.2021
Skills
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Aseptic Techniques
- Transporting patients
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Surgical Assistance
- Pre- and post operative counts
- Instrument Sterilization
- Wound Dressing
- Sterile Technique Proficiency
- Surgical Procedure Familiarity
- Wound Closure Techniques
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Specimen Preparation
- Sterile Field Preparation
- Front and Back Office
- Vital Signs
- Infection Control
- Administering Injections
- Behavior Redirection
- Venipuncture
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Aurora Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Northern California Foot And Ankle Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
Home Care Aide
Brookdale At Home
01.2023 - 04.2024
Associate Of Applied Science Surgical Technology -
Silicon Valley Surgi-Tech Institute
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant -
West Coast Medical Assisting Program
Basic Life Support -
American Heart Association
High School Diploma -
Manning’s School