Hi, I’m
Alexandra Hamson
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Passionate Interpreter offering superior and extensive language experience to bridge communication gaps for better understanding and productivity. Employs empathic, mindful approach to avoid potential conflicts caused by lack of cultural knowledge. Operates well in OPI, VRI and in-person scenarios, facilitating conversations while dedicated to accuracy, completeness and reliability.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Lawrence Public Schools
Certified Spanish Language Interpreter
08.2019 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Collaborated in streamlining department procedures and guidelines.
- Translated IEP and evaluations documents.
- Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
- Provided oral interpretations for parents during IEP and section 504 meetings, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Used knowledge of accepted ethical guidelines to interpret confidential and sensitive information.
- Assisted in development of terminology glossaries and other resources to help grow vocabulary in source and target languages.
Cambridge Health Alliance
Medical Interpreter
06.2017 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Interpreted complex and simplified communication between providers and LEP patients over OPI and VRI and occasional face to face encounters utilizing both consecutive and simultaneous modes as needed
- Collaborated in new interpreter's training and orientation.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, adhering to HIPAA guidelines while handling sensitive medical information during interpretation process.
- Ensured clear communication by providing precise interpretation of doctor''s instructions, diagnoses, and prescriptions to non-English speaking patients.
- Demonstrated professionalism and empathy when working with vulnerable populations, including individuals experiencing trauma or facing serious health concerns.
- Followed ethical codes to protect confidentiality of patient medical information.
- Supported healthcare professionals in delivering accurate diagnoses by effectively interpreting detailed medical histories from non-English speaking patients.
North Shore Medical Center
Interpreter/Translator
04.2007 - 03.2017
Job overview
- Interpreted communication between Provider and Limited English Proficiency Patients and their families
- Interpreted for large groups such as staff meetings, conferences and educational sessions utilizing both consecutive and simultaneous mode as needed
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Improved patient outcomes in healthcare settings by facilitating clear communication between medical professionals and non-English speaking patients.
- Enabled timely delivery of services to non-English speaking customers by translating written documents accurately and efficiently.
Education
Mount Ida CollegeNewton, MA
Fashion Design
Universidad Nueva EspartaCaracas, Venezuela
Business Administration
Skills
- Mental health and medical terminology
- Disabilities terminology
- Street jargon
- Fluent Bilingualism
- Professional ethics
- Client Confidentiality
- Cross-cultural communication
- Native Spanish Language Fluency
- Note-taking Techniques
- Memory retention
- Sight Translation
- Translation
Certification
- National Medical Interpreter Certification, NBCMI (IMIA), 102127, Spanish
- Analytical Linguist Certificate, Southern California School of Interpretation
Subject Specialties
- Educational
- Medical
- Legal
- Community interpretation
Certifications:
NBCMI- Spanish #101127
Exp. 4/25/27
Analytical Linguist Certificaticate
By Southern California School of Interpretation
Timeline
Certified Spanish Language Interpreter
Lawrence Public Schools
08.2019 - 06.2024
Medical Interpreter
Cambridge Health Alliance
06.2017 - 08.2019
Interpreter/Translator
North Shore Medical Center
04.2007 - 03.2017
Mount Ida College
Fashion Design
Universidad Nueva Esparta
Business Administration