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Rosie Strickland

Rome,United States

Summary

Bilingual Spanish-English Medical Interpreter with over 20 years of experience providing professional interpretation services in both in-person and virtual environments. Skilled in Video Remote Interpreting (VRI), with expertise in facilitating clear and accurate communication between English and Spanish speakers in medical, educational and customer service settings.

Certified and HIPAA compliant , with strong knowledge of medical terminology and patient confidentiality protocols.

Committed to ensuring clear communication and improving healthcare outcomes for Spanish speaking patients.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant / Medical Interpreter

The Free Clinic Of Rome
10.2024 - Current
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.

MA / Certified Medical Interpreter

Atrium Health Floyd
06.2000 - Current
  • Streamlined patient and provider interaction by providing channel of effective communication.
  • Followed ethical codes to protect confidentiality of patient medical information.
  • Translated documents about treatment directions and helped non-English speaking patients fill out medical forms.
  • Explained hospital policies and procedures to provide assistance to patients with limited English proficiency.
  • Interpreted services to families during process of scheduling initial visit and coordination of ongoing treatment.
  • Served as medical interpreter for patients and staff clinical encounters by delivering accurate, skilled interpretations to facilitate effective communications.
  • Verified understood medical information for patients by simplifying any jargon.

Certified Healthcare Interpreter

GA Parent Infant Network For Educational Services
01.1999 - 05.2000
  • Served as medical interpreter for patients and staff clinical encounters by delivering accurate, skilled interpretations to facilitate effective communications.
  • Followed ethical codes to protect confidentiality of patient medical information.
  • Interpreted services to families during process of scheduling initial visit and coordination of ongoing treatment.
  • Translated documents about treatment directions and helped non-English speaking patients fill out medical forms.
  • Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
  • Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
  • Stayed current on new expressions and cultural changes impacting language translation.

Certified Medical Interpreter

Northwest Georgia Public Health
02.1998 - 11.1998
  • Served as medical interpreter for patients and staff clinical encounters by delivering accurate, skilled interpretations to facilitate effective communications.
  • Followed ethical codes to protect confidentiality of patient medical information.
  • Interpreted services to families during process of scheduling initial visit and coordination of ongoing treatment.
  • Translated documents about treatment directions and helped non-English speaking patients fill out medical forms.
  • Translated procedural information to facilitate understanding between doctors and patients.
  • Streamlined patient and provider interaction by providing channel of effective communication.
  • Explained hospital policies and procedures to provide assistance to patients with limited English proficiency.
  • Equipped healthcare providers with cultural information to promote appropriate provision of health services.

Education

BBA - Business Administration

Universidad Autonoma De Mexico
Mexico
08.1996

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - Nursing

National Healthcareer Association
Rome, GA
10.2024

Skills

  • Video Remote Interpreting (VRI)
  • Consecutive & Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Medical Terminology
  • Confidentiality & Ethics (HIPPA Compliant)
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Translation of Written Documents
  • Strong Interpersonal Communication
  • Time Management
  • EMR systems (Epic, Cerner)
  • BLS Certified
  • Professional phone communication
  • Customer Service

Certification

  • CCHI, Certified Healthcare Interpreter (Spanish)
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Certified Notary Public (Georgia)

Awards

  • Staff of the Year Award 2019
  • Staff of the Year Award 2023

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Certified Medical Assistant / Medical Interpreter

The Free Clinic Of Rome
10.2024 - Current

MA / Certified Medical Interpreter

Atrium Health Floyd
06.2000 - Current

Certified Healthcare Interpreter

GA Parent Infant Network For Educational Services
01.1999 - 05.2000

Certified Medical Interpreter

Northwest Georgia Public Health
02.1998 - 11.1998

BBA - Business Administration

Universidad Autonoma De Mexico

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - Nursing

National Healthcareer Association

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