Linhda Chandavong
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Passionate Interpreter offering superior language experience to bridge communication gaps for better understanding and productivity. Employs empathic, mindful approach to avoid potential conflicts caused by lack of cultural knowledge. Operates well in both online and in-person scenarios, facilitating conversations despite scheduling issues or geographical limitations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lao/Thai Interpreter
Minnesota Language Connection Inc.
03.2019 - Current
- Face to face Interpret conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
- Attending training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
- Improve communication between healthcare providers and patients, ensuring accurate diagnoses and treatment plans through detailed interpretation services.
- Interpreting remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
Lao/Thai Interpreter
All in One Translation
02.2019 - Current
- Communicate with clients to understand interpreting needs and provide best services possible.
- Ensure patient safety during clinical trials involving Thai participants by translating medical consent forms, instructions, and monitoring reports accurately.
- Interpreting Lao/Thai language for patient's family in all aspect s of their visit with Doctors, Nurses, and support staff.
- Assist patients in completing necessary paperwork and help with medical insurance verification.
Lao/Thai Interpreter
The Language Banc
02.2019 - 08.2023
- Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
- Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
- Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
- Kept up-to-date with industry-specific terminology and jargon to accurately interpret technical or specialized language.
Skills
- Telephone interpreting
- Simultaneous interpreting
- Video remote interpreting
- Medical Interpretation
- Cross-cultural communication
- Fluent Thai/Lao speaker
- Client Confidentiality
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Word
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Medical Terminology Certificate
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
- Data Entry/Receptionist/Secretary/
Timeline
Lao/Thai Interpreter
Minnesota Language Connection Inc.
03.2019 - Current
Lao/Thai Interpreter
All in One Translation
02.2019 - Current
Lao/Thai Interpreter
The Language Banc
02.2019 - 08.2023
- CPR/AED Certification
- Medical Terminology Certificate
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
- Data Entry/Receptionist/Secretary/
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