Gladys Garza-Villarreal
Alamo,TX
Summary
Bilingual medical interpreter skilled in facilitating effective communication between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare providers. Expertise in maintaining confidentiality and cultural sensitivity while interpreting medical information across various specialties. Committed to delivering accurate interpretations in hospital, clinic, and telehealth settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Certified Languages International Inc.
Portland, Oregon
03.2024 - Current
- Interpreted medical information accurately and effectively between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare providers.
- Provided interpretation services in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, and doctor's offices.
- Helped facilitate culturally appropriate care for Spanish speaking populations.
English-Spanish Medical Interpreter
Voyce
12.2021 - 01.2025
- Provided accurate interpretation of verbal and written information during examinations, tests, and treatments to ensure understanding and patient care.
- Facilitated communication by responding promptly to requests from healthcare staff and physicians for interpreter services.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
English-Spanish Medical Interpreter
Akorbi
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Applied advanced terminology in cardiology, neurology, and gastroenterology to ensure accurate and effective interpretation.
- Maintained ethical standards and objectivity while delivering interpretation services in high-stakes healthcare environments.
- Provided over-the-phone interpretation for U.S. healthcare and social services, facilitating clear communication between providers and patients.
English-Spanish Interpreter
Language Line Solutions
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Managed telephone and video calls, accurately conveying conversations between Spanish and English speakers to ensure clear understanding.
- Enabled effective communication across diverse industries, including healthcare, government, insurance, law enforcement, financial, court, and 911, enhancing service delivery.
- Maintained confidentiality while handling sensitive information during sessions.
Education
60 Hour Medical Interpretation Certification -
Voyce
Online Certification11-2022
Bachelor's - Spanish Translation And Interpretation
University of Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, Texas05-2019
Skills
- Medical Spanish
- Consecutive interpretation
- Sight translation
- VRI/OPI
- Localization
- SDL Trados
- SDLX
- Memory retention
Timeline
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Certified Languages International Inc.
03.2024 - Current
English-Spanish Medical Interpreter
Voyce
12.2021 - 01.2025
English-Spanish Medical Interpreter
Akorbi
12.2020 - 12.2021
English-Spanish Interpreter
Language Line Solutions
12.2019 - 12.2020
60 Hour Medical Interpretation Certification -
Voyce
Bachelor's - Spanish Translation And Interpretation
University of Rio Grande Valley