Mercedes Booth
Certified Medical Interpreter
Gilbert,az
Summary
Spanish Medical Interpreter with extensive experience at Honor Health Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, skilled in facilitating healthcare communication and improving patient comprehension. Proficient in medical terminology and cultural competency, excels in patient advocacy and interdisciplinary collaboration. Ensures effective support for Spanish-speaking patients navigating complex healthcare systems.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Honor Health Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
Scottsdale
06.2004 - Current
- Facilitated effective communication between medical staff and Spanish-speaking patients.
- Interpreted medical terminology accurately during patient consultations to enhance understanding.
- Supported healthcare providers by translating medical documents for clarity.
- Assisted Spanish-speaking patients in navigating complex healthcare systems.
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Dignity Health
Chandler
02.2002 - 06.2023
- Facilitated communication between medical staff and Spanish-speaking patients.
- Interpreted medical terminology accurately during patient consultations.
- Supported healthcare providers with translation of medical documents.
- Assisted in navigating healthcare systems for Spanish-speaking patients.
Spanish Medical Interpreter OTP
Language Services Associates Inc.
Horsham
01.2006 - 12.2008
- Facilitated clear communication between healthcare providers and Spanish-speaking patients.
- Assisted in coordinating appointments for Spanish-speaking clients with medical staff.
- Provided cultural insights to enhance patient understanding during medical consultations.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information while interpreting sensitive discussions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support patient care initiatives effectively.
- Adapted interpretation techniques based on diverse patient needs and environments.
- Engaged in continuous training to stay updated on medical language and practices.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Supported nursing staff by interpreting instructions given by physicians to Hispanic patients.
- Demonstrated sensitivity towards diverse cultural backgrounds while providing interpretation services.
- Acted as a cultural bridge between providers and Spanish speaking families regarding health care decisions.
- Collaborated with other interpreters to provide additional language support when needed.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Language Interpretation And Translation
ASU
Tempe, AZSkills
- Medical terminology
- Patient advocacy
- Interpretation techniques
- Health compliance
- Healthcare communication
- Appointment coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Cultural competency
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Confidentiality maintenance
- Memory retention
- Sight translation
- Medical ethics
- Fluent spanish
- Cultural history
- Healthcare systems
- Fluent english
- Empathy and sensitivity
- Consecutive interpretation
- Patient confidentiality
- Video remote services
- Language fluency
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Effective Note-taking
- Patient escort
- Procedure interpretation
- Patient assessment
- Physician communication
- Strong memory retention
- Continuing education
- Conflict resolution
- Consecutive interpreting
- Multitasking capacity
- Language assessment
- Oral expression
- Cultural sensitivity
- Simultaneous interpreting
- Problem-solving abilities
Affiliations
I Love dancing .
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Professional
Accomplishments
I have been working in healthcare 50% of my life I was awarded the top employee achievement this year for the most experiences Medical Interpreter in the whole HH Network here in AZ.
I have the highest Medical Certification there is with the National Board of Medical Interpreters.
Certification
- NBOMI Registry # Upon request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Spanish Medical Interpreter OTP
Language Services Associates Inc.
01.2006 - 12.2008
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Honor Health Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
06.2004 - Current
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Dignity Health
02.2002 - 06.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Language Interpretation And Translation
ASU
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