Montez Cruz
Summary
Bilingual Spanish-English interpreter and translator with experience in legal, medical, and community settings. Skilled in consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation with expertise in legal and medical terminology. Strong background in patient care and administrative support from military service as a medical technician. Adept at working in high-pressure environments with professionalism and cultural sensitivity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Interpreter (Internship)
Casa Alitas
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Provided English/Spanish interpretation to facilitate communication between clients and staff, ensuring accurate and confidential exchanges.
- Assisted with intake interviews with migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers by gathering essential legal and personal information to support service referrals.
- Assisted individuals at the help desk, offering guidance on the asylum process, legal documentation, and connections with sponsors or family members in the U.S.
- Supported clients in navigating immigration procedures, clarifying forms, deadlines, and requirements with cultural and linguistic sensitivity.
- Participated in training on immigration policy, trauma-informed care, and cultural sensitivity, applying this knowledge to better support vulnerable populations.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
Medical Technician
U.S. Air Force
01.2018 - 09.2022
- Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Assisted physicians and nurses in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to identify accurate treatment for patients.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
- Trained in military medical protocols, including trauma response and preventive care.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
- Continuously improved skills through ongoing education and professional development courses.
- Conducted blood draws and other specimen collections, contributing to timely and accurate diagnostic outcomes.
- Advocated for patient safety by reporting any discrepancies or concerns in test results to clinicians, ensuring immediate attention to potential health issues.
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Interpretation And Translation
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ12-2024
Skills
- Spanish-English Interpretation (Consecutive, Simultaneous, Sight)
- Legal & Medical Terminology
- Legal Document Translation
- Patient Care & Medical Support
- Client Intake & Case Management
- Cross- Cultural Communication
- Compliance & Ethics Compliance
- Strong Organization & Multitasking Skills
- Proficient in Microscoft
Timeline
Spanish Interpreter (Internship)
Casa Alitas
02.2023 - 04.2023
Medical Technician
U.S. Air Force
01.2018 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Interpretation And Translation
University of Arizona
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