Maria Gonzalez Ruiz
Wilson,NC
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Medical Interpreter
UNC Health Care
Raleigh, NC
03.2012 - Current
- Interpreted medical information accurately and effectively between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare providers.
- Worked with physicians to ensure accurate communication during patient exams.
- Assisted Spanish-speaking patients in understanding their diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Translated medical documents from English to Spanish for patient records.
- Facilitated conversations between doctors and patients by providing consecutive interpretation of dialogue.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Explained medical terminology in layman's terms for non-medical personnel in both English and Spanish languages.
- Helped facilitate culturally appropriate care for Spanish speaking populations.
- Supported nursing staff by interpreting instructions given by physicians to Hispanic patients.
- Attended meetings with healthcare professionals to discuss the needs of Spanish-speaking patients.
- Collaborated with other interpreters to provide additional language support when needed.
- Acted as a cultural bridge between providers and Spanish speaking families regarding health care decisions.
- Utilized advanced terminology related to specific medical disciplines such as cardiology, neurology, gastroenterology.
- Demonstrated sensitivity towards diverse cultural backgrounds while providing interpretation services.
- Advised healthcare providers on best practices when communicating with Spanish-speaking patients.
Spanish Medical Interpreter
WakeMed Raleigh Campus
Raleigh, NC
03.2010 - 09.2013
- Interpreted medical information accurately and effectively between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare providers.
- Provided interpretation services in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, and doctor's offices.
- Worked with physicians to ensure accurate communication during patient exams.
- Assisted Spanish-speaking patients in understanding their diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Helped facilitate culturally appropriate care for Spanish speaking populations.
- Supported nursing staff by interpreting instructions given by physicians to Hispanic patients.
- Collaborated with other interpreters to provide additional language support when needed.
- Acted as a cultural bridge between providers and Spanish speaking families regarding health care decisions.
- Provided translation assistance for legal documents or forms pertaining to medical treatments or procedures.
- Responded to requests from healthcare staff or physicians for interpreter services.
CQI Assistant (Control Quality Assistant)
Carolina Family Health Centers
Wilson , NC
01.2009 - 03.2010
- Prepared reports summarizing quality assurance activities and results.
- Investigated customer feedback for trends in order to recommend process improvements.
- Collaborated with other departments to maintain a high level of quality throughout the organization.
- Ensured that safety guidelines were adhered to during all production processes.
- Evaluated existing processes and procedures for compliance with established standards.
- Participated in internal audits as part of continuous improvement initiatives.
- Documented non-conformances using appropriate software tools.
- Generated monthly reports outlining key performance indicators related to quality assurance activities.
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Carolina Family Health Center
Wilson , NC
12.2007 - 01.2009
- Worked with physicians to ensure accurate communication during patient exams.
- Translated medical documents from English to Spanish for patient records.
- Interpreted medical information accurately and effectively between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare providers.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Demonstrated sensitivity towards diverse cultural backgrounds while providing interpretation services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Souther Nash Senior High
Bailey, NC05-2002
Skills
- Bilingual communication
- Medical terminology proficiency
- FLUENT IN Spanish/English
- Ethical Codes Adherence
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Office
- Self Motivation
- Team building
- Adaptability
- Time management abilities
- Multitasking
Timeline
Spanish Medical Interpreter
UNC Health Care
03.2012 - Current
Spanish Medical Interpreter
WakeMed Raleigh Campus
03.2010 - 09.2013
CQI Assistant (Control Quality Assistant)
Carolina Family Health Centers
01.2009 - 03.2010
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Carolina Family Health Center
12.2007 - 01.2009
High School Diploma -
Souther Nash Senior High
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