Melissa Romero-Barron
Greenfield,WI
Summary
Dedicated individual successfully facilitates communication between people of different cultures and backgrounds. Brings wealth of knowledge and experience to organizations requiring interpretation and translation services. Committed to providing quality service and results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Interpreter
Children’s Wisconsin
03.2022 - Current
- Maintained strict confidentiality, adhering to HIPAA guidelines while handling sensitive medical information during the interpretation process.
- Followed ethical codes to protect confidentiality of patient medical information.
- Supported healthcare professionals in delivering accurate diagnoses by effectively interpreting detailed medical histories from non-English speaking patients.
- Adapted quickly to various settings within the hospital environment – from emergency rooms to outpatient clinics – providing consistent high-quality language support regardless of location.
Medical Interpreter
Ragir Consulting
03.2021 - Current
- Interpret for COVID vaccine sites and surgery centers.
- Translated documents about treatment directions and helped non-English speaking patients fill out medical forms.
- Ensured clear communication by providing precise interpretation of doctor's instructions, diagnoses, and prescriptions to non-English speaking patients.
- Enhanced patient understanding by accurately translating medical terminology and complex concepts between medical professionals and patients.
- Demonstrated professionalism and empathy when working with vulnerable populations, including individuals experiencing trauma or facing serious health concerns.
Pharmacy Technician
Aurora Medical Center
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Perform technical and clerical duties
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Receive patient demographic for prescription entry, insurance information, fulfillment and sale
- Manage pharmacy inventory by ordering medications, checking them in, cycling out expired medications and sending medications to other locations
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
Replenishment Team Member, Cashier, Sales Associate
Michaels Arts and Craft
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Set planograms, assist in unloading truck and push out stock
- Fulfill online order, this includes picking, packaging and shipping
- Clean store and maintain cleanliness in work area
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Training new employees in replenishment and cashiering
- Ensure customer satisfaction with excellent customer service.
Education
Medical Interpreter Technical Diploma -
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI01.2021
General Education -
Greenfield High School
Greenfield, WI01.2019
Skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Strong Memory Retention
- Medical Terminology
- Sight Translation
- Medical Ethics Understanding
- Attention to Detail
References
- Rodney Ramos, rodneyramos1@yahoo.com, MATC Medical Interpreting Program Instructor
- Aimeé Ramos, 414.337.8208, Aramos@childrenswi.org, Children's Wisconsin Supervisor of Language Services
- Taylor Michels, 507.525.0713, Aurora Pharmacy Manager
Certification
- Certified Medical Interpreter, Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters- 2024
Timeline
Medical Interpreter
Children’s Wisconsin
03.2022 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Aurora Medical Center
09.2021 - 03.2022
Medical Interpreter
Ragir Consulting
03.2021 - Current
Replenishment Team Member, Cashier, Sales Associate
Michaels Arts and Craft
10.2019 - 07.2021
Medical Interpreter Technical Diploma -
Milwaukee Area Technical College
General Education -
Greenfield High School
- Certified Medical Interpreter, Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters- 2024
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