Organized and dependable candidate with a positive attitude. Willingness to learn and take on added responsibilities to meet the company goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Spanish Interpreter
Cross Cultural Communication Systems, Inc.
Woburn, MA
10.2021 - Current
Interpreted conversations to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
Freelance Spanish Medical Interpreter
Benoit Language Services, Inc.
Worcester, MA
09.2021 - Current
Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
Maintained message content, tone and emotion as closely as possible.
Served as medical interpreter for patients and staff clinical encounters by delivering accurate, skilled interpretations to facilitate effective communications.
Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
Freelance Spanish Medical Interpreter
Baystate Interpreters Inc
Gardner, MA
07.2021 - Current
Followed ethical codes to protect confidentiality of patient medical information.
Served as medical interpreter for patients and staff clinical encounters by delivering accurate, skilled interpretations to facilitate effective communications.
Explained hospital policies and procedures to provide assistance to patients with limited English proficiency.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nashoba Valley Medical Center
Ayer, MA
09.2018 - Current
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Transported patients to treatment units and operating rooms by using wheelchairs, stretchers or moveable beds.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fitchburg Healthcare
Fitchburg, MA
01.2015 - 01.2018
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Associate Degree - Allied Health Concentration
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA
05.2023
Certificate - Medical Interpreting Spanish (60 Hours)
NorthShore Community College
Lynn, MA
04.2021
CNA, Phlebotomy, EKG Tech, And CPR - Health Tech
American Red Cross
Worcester, MA
08.2012
Skills
Consecutive Interpretation
HIPAA Compliance
Microsoft Office
Meditech
High level of autonomy
Attention to Detail
Fluent In Spanish oral and written
Medical Terminology
Teamwork and Collaboration
First Aid/CPR
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Cultural Awareness
Data Entry
Certification
Licensed CNA - #CNA40977
Phlebotomy Tech - August, 2012
EKG - August, 2012
Medical Interpreter - April, 2021
CCHI's CHI™ Candidate status - June, 2021
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Freelance Spanish Interpreter
Cross Cultural Communication Systems, Inc.
10.2021 - Current
Freelance Spanish Medical Interpreter
Benoit Language Services, Inc.
09.2021 - Current
Freelance Spanish Medical Interpreter
Baystate Interpreters Inc
07.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nashoba Valley Medical Center
09.2018 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fitchburg Healthcare
01.2015 - 01.2018
Associate Degree - Allied Health Concentration
Mount Wachusett Community College
Certificate - Medical Interpreting Spanish (60 Hours)
NorthShore Community College
CNA, Phlebotomy, EKG Tech, And CPR - Health Tech
American Red Cross
Licensed CNA - #CNA40977
Phlebotomy Tech - August, 2012
EKG - August, 2012
Medical Interpreter - April, 2021
CCHI's CHI™ Candidate status - June, 2021
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