Estherhtun Bya
Indianapolis
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable nursing student at Indiana University School of Nursing with extensive healthcare and medical interpretation experience serving diverse communities across Indiana. Known for an outgoing personality, strong communication skills, and passion for caring for others in culturally sensitive and patient-centered ways. Flexible and able to adapt quickly in fast-paced healthcare environments while maintaining professionalism and empathy. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes through advocacy, teamwork, cultural competence, and compassionate care for underserved populations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Interpreter
GLOBO (formerly Luna Language Services)
Indianapolis, IN
10.2012 - Current
- Provide medical interpretation across Indiana in diverse healthcare settings
- Facilitate communication between patients and providers to improve outcomes
- Promote culturally competent care for patients with limited English proficiency
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to streamline workflows, improving patient outcomes through effective communication.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, adhering to HIPAA guidelines while handling sensitive medical information during the interpretation process.
- Ensured clear communication by providing precise interpretation of doctor''s instructions, diagnoses, and prescriptions to non-English speaking patients.
- Adapted quickly to various settings within the hospital environment – from emergency rooms to outpatient clinics – providing consistent high-quality language support regardless of location.
Community Health Worker
Marion County Public Health Department
Indianapolis, IN
09.2014 - 05.2019
- Educated patients on TB prevention and medication adherence
- Coordinated care and delivered medications
- Conducted vision and hearing screenings at Marion County Public, private, and religious schools.
- Coordinated outreach programs to promote preventive health measures and wellness initiatives.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify barriers to healthcare access for underserved groups.
- Managed health fair events and activities across Marion County
Nurse / Interpreter / Data Entry
A Call to Serve
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
08.2009 - 02.2012
- Assisted with patient care and vital signs
- Managed lab orders and medications
- Provided medical interpretation
Education
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing Study
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, INBachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University School of Nursing
Indianapolis, IN05-2028
Skills
- Multilingual (Burmese, Karen, Kachin, Lisu, and English)
- CPR Certified
- IV Therapy
- Injections
- Sterile Technique
- MAR
- Patient Advocacy
- Cultural Competency
- Teamwork
- Strong memory retention
- Medical terminology
- Sight translation
- Language fluency
- Bilingual communication
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Cultural history
Certification
CPR certification
Bridging the Gap
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Methodist Hospital – Indianapolis, IN
- Nursing Student Clinical Rotation – Medical-Surgical Unit (30 hours)
- Performed IV therapy and injections under supervision
- Applied sterile technique and infection control practices
- Utilized Medication Administration Record (MAR) for safe medication administration
- Provided direct patient care, including vital signs, hygiene, and mobility assistance
Timeline
Community Health Worker
Marion County Public Health Department
09.2014 - 05.2019
Medical Interpreter
GLOBO (formerly Luna Language Services)
10.2012 - Current
Nurse / Interpreter / Data Entry
A Call to Serve
08.2009 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University School of Nursing
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing Study
Ivy Tech Community College