Gabriela Hernandez Blanco
Louisville,KY
Summary
Experienced medical language interpreter prepared for high-impact communication roles in healthcare settings. Strong background in bridging language barriers between patients and medical staff, ensuring accurate and effective communication. Focus on teamwork and adaptability, delivering reliable results in dynamic environments. Skilled in medical terminology, cultural competence, and active listening. Valued for professionalism, empathy, and collaborative spirit.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Interpreter
University of Louisville Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Facilitated accurate communication between healthcare providers and patients in diverse medical settings.
- Interpreted complex medical terminology, ensuring clarity and understanding for non-English speaking patients.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care through effective language support.
- Developed and implemented best practices for interpretation services, improving workflow efficiency.
- Followed ethical codes to protect confidentiality of patient medical information.
- Provided cultural competency training for healthcare providers to foster improved communication and understanding with diverse patient populations.
Medical Assistant Intern/ Medical Interpreter
Family Community Clinic
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures to enhance care delivery.
- Recorded and maintained accurate patient histories, ensuring compliance with clinic protocols.
- Managed scheduling of patient appointments, optimizing daily workflow for efficiency.
- Prepared examination rooms and medical equipment, facilitating smooth transitions between patients.
Translator and Interpreter
Kentucky Racing Health Center
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Reviewed and transcribed audio or internet materials with high degree of accuracy and expression.
- Developed translated forms and educational materials for non-English speaking populations.
- Listened to, comprehended and translated oral or written communications from English to Spanish and vice versa.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Proofread, edited and improved documents of different sizes.
- Identified and carefully summarized factual points and abstract concepts.
Student Nursing Assistant
Kentucky Racing Health Center
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health records.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs, and answering calls.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting them in medical charts.
- Supported needs of 11-20+ residents under long-term care daily.
Spanish Interpreter
Global Connect Language Services
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Provided Spanish–English interpretation for hospitals, schools, and community agencies.
- Assisted with parent–teacher conferences, patient intake, and social service interviews.
- Completed on-demand assignments both remotely and in-person, demonstrating flexibility and reliability.
- Translated short written documents, including discharge summaries, letters, and client forms.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of Louisville
05.2025
Professional Medical Interpreter Training -
Bridging The Gap Medical Training
Louisville04-2024
Skills
- Training Programs
- Cultural Understanding
- Consecutive Translation
- Medical terminology
- Effective Note-taking
- Educational Team Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Conversation Interpretation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Interpreter
University of Louisville Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant Intern/ Medical Interpreter
Family Community Clinic
09.2023 - 04.2024
Translator and Interpreter
Kentucky Racing Health Center
07.2021 - 08.2023
Student Nursing Assistant
Kentucky Racing Health Center
07.2021 - 08.2023
Spanish Interpreter
Global Connect Language Services
12.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of Louisville
Professional Medical Interpreter Training -
Bridging The Gap Medical Training
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