Gabriela Crinigan
Research Assistant, Family Support Specialist, Community Health Worker
Dover,NH
Summary
Highly motivated research assistant, medical interpreter professional and cultural liaison with over 23 years of experience. Track record of leading innovation, change and implementation of LGBTQ+ Pride Committee that promotes diversity, inclusion and visibility of the Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) community.
- To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
- Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT, Cataldo Ambulance Service
Boston
01.1999
- Leveraged comprehensive knowledge of emergency medicine to assess, treat, stabilize and transport seriously ill or injured patients to area hospitals and trauma centers
- Provided skillful medical care to revive and stabilize patients suffering from traumatic injuries, cardiac arrest, strokes, seizures, drug overdoses, hypothermia and other serious conditions
- Calmed and reassured patients and family members, enabling accurate gathering of crucial information (e.g., allergies, medications, pain levels) to aid in care decisions.
Family Support Specialist/Field Research Assistant
Cambridge Health Alliance
Cambridge
07.2019 - Current
- Identify and facilitate the use of ‘integrated care’ comprised of child mental health services, pediatric care, and supportive resources for underprivileged and/or at-risk children and their families
- Provide emotional support (under clinical supervision), to families in crisis and assist with urgent access to clinical care
- Conduct home visits to supplement research-based assessment, facilitate contact with home-bound caregivers, and clarify any additional needs
- Identification of potential needs including parenting education and/or discussion of referrals for other services related to the child's well-being.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
Medical Interpreter Simultaneous
Cambridge Health Alliance
Cambridge
01.1999 - 07.2019
- Provide medical Interpreting and sight translation for patients and families with limited or no English language proficiency following IMIA standards of practice and code of ethics
- Identify when intercultural mediation (culture brokering) is needed and provide it in a way that enhances provider/patient therapeutic rapport
- Advocate for non-English patients in a way that empowers patient in collaboration with the organization’s staff and advocacy system (Patient Relations) and as appropriate to the clinical environment (i.e
- Medical vs Psychiatric environment)
- Provide training, supervision and evaluation of new interpreters and students
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Art Education
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
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Quincy College
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Colegio Las Colinas
Skills
Cultural/Diversity competence and awarenessundefined
Affiliations
Co-founder and organizer for CHA pride
Active member of CHA Diversity Council
CHA art gallery curator
Interpreter Of The Year award (CHA)
Mental Health First Aid Certification (MHFA)
Member of the Patient Family Advisor Group (CHA Psychiatry)
Timeline
Family Support Specialist/Field Research Assistant
Cambridge Health Alliance
07.2019 - Current
EMT, Cataldo Ambulance Service
01.1999
Medical Interpreter Simultaneous
Cambridge Health Alliance
01.1999 - 07.2019
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Art Education
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
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Quincy College
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Colegio Las Colinas
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