Leidy Osorio
River Grove,IL
Summary
Accomplished Spanish Medical Interpreter with a proven track record, enhancing patient care through effective communication and cultural competence. Skilled in medical terminology and cross-cultural communication, I've significantly contributed to bridging language barriers, ensuring accurate diagnosis and treatment plans. My expertise promotes inclusive healthcare environments, demonstrating a commitment to medical ethics and patient confidentiality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Scroggs Medical Interpreting
01.2023 - Current
- Provided interpretation services during telemedicine consultations, enabling remote access to critical healthcare services for Spanish-speaking patients.
- Assisted healthcare professionals in delivering culturally sensitive care to Spanish-speaking patients.
- Collaborated closely with nursing staff to provide essential information about patient conditions, ensuring proper care delivery.
- Enhanced patient understanding by providing accurate and timely translations during medical appointments.
- Maintained strict confidentiality when handling sensitive patient information following HIPAA guidelines.
- Coordinated with case managers to ensure smooth transitions between facilities for Spanish-speaking patients receiving ongoing care.
- Facilitated effective communication between healthcare providers and patients, ensuring proper diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Promoted cultural awareness among healthcare staff, fostering an inclusive environment for all patients regardless of language background.
- 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 procedural information to facilitate understanding between doctors and patients.
- Translated documents about treatment directions and helped non-English speaking patients fill out medical forms.
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Cross Cultural Interpreting Services
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Served as medical interpreter for patients and staff clinical encounters by delivering accurate, skilled interpretations to facilitate effective communications.
- 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 conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
- Interpreted services to families during process of scheduling initial visit and coordination of ongoing treatment.
- Promoted cultural awareness among healthcare staff, fostering an inclusive environment for all patients regardless of language background.
- Facilitated effective communication between healthcare providers and patients, ensuring proper diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Coordinated with case managers to ensure smooth transitions between facilities for Spanish-speaking patients receiving ongoing care.
- Maintained strict confidentiality when handling sensitive patient information following HIPAA guidelines.
Spanish Medical Interpreter
International Language Services
11.2014 - 01.2023
- Assisted healthcare professionals in delivering culturally sensitive care to Spanish-speaking patients.
- Collaborated closely with nursing staff to provide essential information about patient conditions, ensuring proper care delivery.
- Enhanced patient understanding by providing accurate and timely translations during medical appointments.
- Maintained strict confidentiality when handling sensitive patient information following HIPAA guidelines.
- Coordinated with case managers to ensure smooth transitions between facilities for Spanish-speaking patients receiving ongoing care.
- Facilitated effective communication between healthcare providers and patients, ensuring proper diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Served as an essential resource during emergency situations involving non-English speaking patients, providing life-saving information in realtime.
- Bridged language barriers, allowing Spanish-speaking patients to have equal access to healthcare services.
- Promoted cultural awareness among healthcare staff, fostering an inclusive environment for all patients regardless of language background.
- 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.
- Translated documents about treatment directions and helped non-English speaking patients fill out medical forms.
Education
Certificate - Health Information Technology
BIR Training Institute
Chicago, IL06-2013
Skills
- Fluent Spanish
- Medical Ethics
- Anatomy knowledge
- Sight Translation
- Consecutive interpretation
- Cultural competence
- Medical Terminology
- Cross-cultural communication
Certification
65 Hour Medical Interpreting Training Certificate
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Scroggs Medical Interpreting
01.2023 - Current
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Cross Cultural Interpreting Services
02.2021 - 02.2023
Spanish Medical Interpreter
International Language Services
11.2014 - 01.2023
Certificate - Health Information Technology
BIR Training Institute
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