Maria Carolina Lajud Roncallo
Bountiful,United States
Summary
Bilingual Medical Professional with extensive experience in hospitals and clinics, specializing in patient-provider communication and medical interpretation. Recognized for achievements in patient education and vital signs assessment, thriving in high-pressure environments. Committed to exceptional patient care and known for streamlining clinical processes to enhance care delivery. Core competencies include simultaneous interpretation, written translation, and cultural mediation, ensuring accurate communication across diverse languages.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified National Medical Interpreter
University of Utah Hospital and Clinics
Salt Lake City, United States
01.2024 - Current
- Provide accurate Spanish-English medical interpretation for effective patient-provider communication
- Ensure compliance with medical and legal confidentiality standards
Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic Medical Assistant
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United States
01.2021 - Current
- Administered Covid-19 vaccines to adults and children per CDC guidelines
- Assisted in coordinating mass vaccination efforts and patient education
Medical Assistant III (Women’s Health)
University of Utah Hospital and Clinics
Salt Lake City, United States
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Document patient medical histories, allergies, and medications
- Perform vital signs, phlebotomy, injections, and minor procedures
- Assist and chaperone during gynecological exams and procedures
- Train new medical assistants and students on clinical protocols
- Participate in 5forLife, DNV audits (DNV champion), procedure room and surgical instrument audit and go book hand hygiene audits
- Support various OB/GYN providers across multiple clinic locations
- Assisted in prenatal care and high-risk pregnancy management
Medical Assistant II (Gastroenterology)
University of Utah Health GI Clinic
Farmington, United States
03.2021 - 03.2021
- Gathered and documented patient medical histories and medications
- Assisted in endoscopic and diagnostic procedures
- Scheduled medical procedures and prepared patient charts for virtual visits
- Rotated between sites to support various GI specialists
Medical Assistant II (Family Practice, Pediatrics, and OB/GYN)
Community Health Center, Central City Clinic
Salt Lake City, United States
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Administered vaccines (including Covid-19 immunizations)
- Assisted in prenatal care and high-risk pregnancy management
- Conducted laboratory tests, including urinalysis and biopsies
- Assisted in colposcopies, IUD placements, and minor surgical procedures
- Provided patient education on family planning and preventive care
Medical Representative/Assistant
G BARCO S.A
Barranquilla, Colombia
12.2013 - 06.2015
- Assisted in neuro-interventional, aortic, urology, and peripheral procedures
- Conducted training sessions for cath lab personnel
- Managed and analyzed medical data for research and documentation
Nurse Surgical Assistant
PORTO AZUL Hospital
Barranquilla, Colombia
06.2013 - 12.2013
- Assisted in various surgical procedures, including urology surgeries (vasectomies, cystoscopies, prostatic biopsies, ureteral dilation)
- Provided post-operative care and patient follow-ups
- Ensured surgical instruments and equipment were sterilized and ready for use
Labor and Delivery Nurse / Surgical Assistant
Universidad del Norte Hospital
Barranquilla, Colombia
04.2010 - 06.2013
- Provided care for women during normal and high-risk pregnancies
- Assisted in labor and delivery, including vaginal deliveries and C-sections
- Educated mothers on newborn care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery
- Administered IV medications and conducted vaginal examinations
- Assisted in gynecological and urological surgical procedures
General Nurse (Internal Medicine, Emergency Care, and Surgical Assistance)
Hospital Metropolitano de Barranquilla
Barranquilla, Colombia
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Managed patient care in emergency, internal medicine, and surgical units
- Assisted physicians in emergency procedures, minor surgeries, and wound care
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, medication administration, and post-surgical recovery
- Educated patients on medication adherence, chronic disease management, and preventive care
Education
Medical Spanish Proficiency Certification - Language Interpretation And Translation
Bridging The Gap
Utah06-2024
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) -
NHA
01.2021
Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) -
05.2018
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) -
05.2018
Lumos Language School -
Salt Lake City, UT01.2016
Bachelor’s in Nursing - Licenciada en Enfermería, RN Equivalent
Universidad del Norte
Barranquilla, Colombia01.2010
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Medical interpretation
- Patient education
- Vital signs assessment
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Cultural competence
- Healthcare documentation
- Team collaboration
- Patient care management
- Patient-provider communication
- Self motivation
- Information interpretation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Procedure interpretation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking capacity
- Interpretation techniques
- Bilingual communication
- Medical terminology
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Clinical expertise
- Administrative expertise
- Attention to detail
- Organization
- Time management
- Phlebotomy
- EKG
- Vaccinations
- Minor procedures
- Patient-centered approach
- Interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Adaptability to new software applications
- Trained in medical interpretation
- Patient advocacy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Medical translation
- Adaptability
References
- Claudia Lettelier, Medical Assistant, University of Utah OB/GYN, (385) 381-9480
- Dr. Marissa Adelman, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Utah, (215) 704-9147
- Dr. Laura Chelu, MD, FACOG, Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Utah, (832) 867-3976
Timeline
Certified National Medical Interpreter
University of Utah Hospital and Clinics
01.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant III (Women’s Health)
University of Utah Hospital and Clinics
01.2022 - 01.2025
Medical Assistant II (Gastroenterology)
University of Utah Health GI Clinic
03.2021 - 03.2021
Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic Medical Assistant
University of Utah
01.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant II (Family Practice, Pediatrics, and OB/GYN)
Community Health Center, Central City Clinic
01.2019 - 03.2021
Medical Representative/Assistant
G BARCO S.A
12.2013 - 06.2015
Nurse Surgical Assistant
PORTO AZUL Hospital
06.2013 - 12.2013
Labor and Delivery Nurse / Surgical Assistant
Universidad del Norte Hospital
04.2010 - 06.2013
General Nurse (Internal Medicine, Emergency Care, and Surgical Assistance)
Hospital Metropolitano de Barranquilla
01.2007 - 01.2010
Medical Spanish Proficiency Certification - Language Interpretation And Translation
Bridging The Gap
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) -
NHA
Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) -
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) -
Lumos Language School -
Bachelor’s in Nursing - Licenciada en Enfermería, RN Equivalent
Universidad del Norte
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