Maria Anton
Queens,NY
Summary
Experienced Medical Interpreter proficient in facilitating effective communication between healthcare providers and patients with diverse language needs. Skilled in accurately translating medical information while maintaining confidentiality and cultural sensitivity. Knowledgeable about medical terminology and procedures across various specialties. Received a 45-hour Medical Interpretation Certificate.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Interpreter
LanguageLine
Queens, NY
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Provided simultaneous interpretation for medical appointments, surgeries and consultations.
- Facilitated communication between medical staff and patients with limited English proficiency.
- Maintained a professional demeanor when interacting with clients and colleagues.
- Interpreted complex medical terminology accurately between languages.
- Utilized cultural sensitivity when interpreting conversations involving cross-cultural dialogue.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality protocols while working with sensitive information related to patient health records.
- Assisted healthcare workers by translating telephone conversations with patients and family members.
Embroidery Manager
Bragard
Long Island City, NY
07.2020 - 09.2022
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely delivery of embroidered products.
- Removed stitches from garments to be altered by using rippers or razor blades.
- Oversaw team and kept members on task to complete orders according to deadlines.
- Assessed production schedules and orders to plan material requirements and worker activities.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York
Oakland Gardens, NYSome College (No Degree) - Medical Interpreter Certificate Program
LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
Long Island City, NYSkills
- Bilingual communication
- Call Management
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Confidential Information Protection
- Ethical Codes Adherence
- Live interpretations
- Document Translation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
- Medical Interpreter Certificate Program (45 Hours)
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Currently a stay at home mother that would like to go back to work. I love helping people and have been an active part of my churches community for almost 18 years, and for two of those I was used as an interpreter.
Accomplishments
- I worked as an embroidery manager, I started off as a trimmer and made my way through customer service and then joined the embroidery team and then became manager until the company had to move to Florida. In doing all of this I learned many valuable skills that will help me in every job opportunity in the future.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Interpreter
LanguageLine
02.2023 - 04.2023
Embroidery Manager
Bragard
07.2020 - 09.2022
- Medical Interpreter Certificate Program (45 Hours)
High School Diploma -
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Interpreter Certificate Program
LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
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