Carol K Munoz Rivera
Triangle,VA
Summary
Dedicated bilingual healthcare professional with over 8 years of clinical experience in oral surgery, patient care coordination, and medical interpretation. Skilled in supporting physicians and nurses in fast-paced environments, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining high standards of safety and confidentiality. Currently pursuing nursing school prerequisites to advance toward a registered nursing career.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Interpreter
UVA Prince William Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
- Followed ethical codes to protect confidentiality of patient medical information.
- Explained hospital policies and procedures to provide assistance to patients with limited English proficiency.
- Translated documents about treatment directions and helped non-English speaking patients fill out medical forms.
- Served as medical interpreter for patients and staff clinical encounters by delivering accurate, skilled interpretations to facilitate effective communications.
Medical Interpreter
Liberty Language Services
02.2022 - 04.2024
- Provided interpreter services as a freelancer along DMV area at Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Southern Maryland, Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital, among others.
Care Coordinator
Home Care Assistance Agency
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Completed patient assessments in accordance with current regulations and guidelines.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support.
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
Surgical Assistant
Fairfax Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to surgeon for further investigation.
- Assisted with transfer of patients from recovery room to operating room, providing care and support.
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Pediatric Specialists Of Virginia/FPDC
04.2017 - 08.2021
- Assisted dentist, anesthesiologist and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Took bitewing and panoramic X-rays following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Mixed materials for fillings, space maintainers, silver crowns and strip crowns.
- Sanitized OR room equipment and restocked supplies for 4 to 5 procedures daily.
Patient Care Assistant
Fairfax Home Health
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VANBCMI
Lexington, MA07.2024
Adult Child And Baby First Aid/CPR Certification
American Red Cross
2024
Certificate Program - Medical Interpreter
Academy of Interpretation
Vienna, VA09.2022
Dental Radiation Safety Certification
NOVA
2019
Certified Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Fairfax Home Health Care
2016
Skills
- Patient Care & Comfort
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
- Infection Control & Safety Procedures
- Medical Terminology & Documentation
- HIPAA Compliance & Patient Confidentiality
- Mobility Support & Fall Prevention
- Communication & Team Collaboration
- Bilingual: English / Spanish (Fluent)
- Cultural Awareness & Compassionate Care
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) Familiarity
- CPR & First Aid Certified
Timeline
Medical Interpreter
UVA Prince William Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Care Coordinator
Home Care Assistance Agency
01.2023 - 02.2024
Medical Interpreter
Liberty Language Services
02.2022 - 04.2024
Surgical Assistant
Fairfax Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
08.2021 - 01.2023
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Pediatric Specialists Of Virginia/FPDC
04.2017 - 08.2021
Patient Care Assistant
Fairfax Home Health
02.2016 - 03.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College
NBCMI
Adult Child And Baby First Aid/CPR Certification
American Red Cross
Certificate Program - Medical Interpreter
Academy of Interpretation
Dental Radiation Safety Certification
NOVA
Certified Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Fairfax Home Health Care