Carissa Gelinas Resume
Carissa Gelinas Resume

Carissa Gelinas
2115 Erin Lane
Nashville, TN 37221
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Education:
University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME Graduation: May 2019
Bachelor of Health Science
Minor in Business Administration
GPA: 3.4/4.0

Relevant Course Work:
Anatomy and Physiology I &II Health Related Research Nutrition Microbiology Introduction to Public Health Health Promotion Program

Related Experience:
Job Shadow, Biddeford School System January 2017-May 2017
• Observed an Occupational Therapist working with elementary school children
• 15 hours

Work Experience:
Waitress/Hostess/Bartender, Huot’s Seafood Restaurant, Saco, ME April 2013-Present
• Served customers food and beverages and other essential needs.

Southern Maine Health Care Emergency Department Technician January 2020-July 2020
• Welcomed patient into department, got patients changed into hospital attire
• Assisted nurse and doctor in preliminary task to assist in their diagnosis
• Performed EKG
• Obtained blood work and urine samples
• Performed splint application
• Transportation to and from imaging

Behavioral Health Professional, Back to Basics, Lebanon, ME January 2017 – December 2018
• Worked with children who had intellectual disabilities on every day task
• Assist in setting practical goals for clients with special needs ages 4 and 18
• Work one on one with clients on goals set collaboratively by family and therapists
• Administer personal care and first aid as needed
• Transport clients to and from therapy and doctor appointments
• Work one on one with clients in the community on social goals

Activity Assistant/PSS, The Landing at Saco Bay, Saco, ME November 2016 – April 2018
• Worked with memory care residents and helped them with daily tasks
• Took part in activities to help interaction between al residents



Volunteer Experience:
Alzheimer’s Association 2018-Present
• Supported the Alzheimer’s Association by becoming an advocate and putting together packets of information for the annual Alzheimer’s walk

Camp Sunshine
• Supporting children and their families with life threatening illnesses
• Participating in a week long vacation for their families to get time away from the hospital setting
• Raise money for pediatric illness

Maine Lab Rescue November 2016- December 2018
• Fostered dogs from Georgia in Maine, until they received their forever family


Professional Development:
• CPR/AED certification Fall 2019
• CITI-training certified Spring 2018-Present
• HIPPA certified Fall 2017-Present
• Behavioral Health Professional Certification October 2018 - Present