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Erika Retana

Mountain View

Summary

Dynamic Spanish Medical Interpreter with extensive interpreting experience, facilitating accurate and confidential communication between patients, families and health care providers in clinic and hospital settings. Proficient in medical terminology and skilled in consecutive and simultaneous interpretation across diverse specialties including emergency medicine , pediatrics, oncology, and mental health among others. Enhancing patient understanding and contributing to culturally sensitive care, ensuring effective treatment plans and positive patient experiences. Adaptable and collaborative, committed to improve patient care and outcomes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Spanish Medical Interpreter

Stanford Health Care (SHC)
07.2020 - Current
  • Facilitate accurate communication between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare providers.
  • Assisting in interpreting medical terminology and procedures to enhance patient understanding.
  • Facilitated effective communication between healthcare providers and patients, ensuring proper diagnosis and treatment plans.
  • Assisting healthcare professionals in delivering culturally sensitive care to Spanish-speaking patients.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure effective service delivery and patient care.
  • Contributed to a positive patient experience through clear communication and cultural sensitivity.

Spanish Interpreter

Syntex Global
05.2017 - 01.2020

Freelance Interpreter dispatched to:

- School Districts around the Bay Area: IEP meetings

- Regional Center East Bay: Autism diagnosis evaluations.

Spanish Interpreter

Lando and Associates, LLC
09.2014 - 12.2019

Freelance Medical interpreter dispatched to:

Kaiser Permanente, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, California Pacific Medical Center.

Spanish interpreter around various clinics helping outpatients during medical appointments, evaluations, groups, therapy and classes.




Spanish Interpreter

Comunicaid, Language Solutions
03.2015 - 10.2019

Freelance interpreter (simultaneous)

Public meetings Counsel Chamber, San Jose City Hall

City of San Jose: Community Meetings


Education

Certificate - Language Interpretation And Translation

National Hispanic University
San Jose, CA
05-2014

Skills

  • Consecutive & Simultaneous interpretation
  • Sight translation
  • Medical terminology proficiency
  • Patient-Centered Communication
  • Cultural Competence & Sensitivity
  • Translation of Medical Documents & Discharge Instructions
  • Active Listening & Accuracy
  • Remote & On-Site Interpretation (Zoom, Teams, Telehealth)
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Certification

  • Certified Spanish Interpreter, CCHI - April 2015

Timeline

Spanish Medical Interpreter

Stanford Health Care (SHC)
07.2020 - Current

Spanish Interpreter

Syntex Global
05.2017 - 01.2020

Spanish Interpreter

Comunicaid, Language Solutions
03.2015 - 10.2019

Spanish Interpreter

Lando and Associates, LLC
09.2014 - 12.2019

Certificate - Language Interpretation And Translation

National Hispanic University
Erika Retana