Siham Abbou
Stafford,VA
Summary
A dedicated professional transitioning from a successful 5+ year career as a Nursing Assistant to a new role as a Linguist. With extensive experience in healthcare, skills in communication, attention to detail, and empathy have been honed, which are vital in any field. Additionally, experience in teaching and over 10 years of translation further enhances the ability to convey information effectively and engage with diverse audiences. Fluent in many different Arabic dialects and English, offering a unique multicultural perspective and the ability to bridge language barriers efficiently. A passion for languages and cultural exchange drives a commitment to excellence in a new career path, making for a valuable asset to any organization seeking linguistic expertise and cross-cultural communication skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead DSP
Ability Plus Inc.
Madison, AL
11.2015 - 01.2021
- Enhanced Patient Care and Support: Successfully provided compassionate and individualized care to mentally disabled patients, significantly improving their quality of life and overall satisfaction with care services.
- Efficient Medication Administration: Maximized medication administration efficiency, resulting in a high accuracy rate and minimizing medication-related issues..
- Comprehensive Documentation: Maintained meticulous and up-to-date patient records, contributing to a 20% increase in care plan adherence and improved communication among healthcare providers.
- Effective Communication and Coordination: Facilitated seamless communication between patients, family members, and healthcare teams, leading to a 15% improvement in patient care coordination and satisfaction.
- Leadership and Supervision: Led and mentored a team of DSPs, resulting in a 25% increase in team efficiency and adherence to care protocols and safety standards.
- Successful Behavioral and Emotional Support: Implemented individualized behavior support plans that resulted in a 30% reduction in incidents of challenging behaviors and enhanced patient emotional well-being.
- Effective Crisis Intervention: Exhibited outstanding crisis intervention abilities, resulting in a 40% decrease in emergency response time and an improvement in patient safety during critical incidents.
- Promotion of Skill Development and Activities: Initiated and facilitated therapeutic activities that led to a 20% improvement in patients' engagement and progress toward personal goals.
- Compliance and Best Practices: Ensured 100% compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and organizational policies, contributing to a 10% increase in audit scores and overall care quality.
- Contribution to Quality Improvement: Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives, leading to the implementation of new best practices that enhanced patient care outcomes by 15%.
- Translation Support: Provided translation for family members of patients when needed, ensuring clear communication and understanding between patients' families and healthcare providers.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
J.F. Drake State Community And Technical College
Huntsville, ALSkills
- Fluency in Arabic and English: Proficient in multiple Arabic dialects and English, ensuring accurate and effective communication
- Cultural Competence: Deep understanding of Arabic-speaking cultures, enabling culturally sensitive translations
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous in translating texts, ensuring precision and correctness
- Strong Communication Skills: Ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely in both languages
- Time Management: Efficiently manages multiple translation projects, meeting deadlines consistently
- Research Skills: Capable of researching terminology and context to provide accurate translations
- Confidentiality: Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information during translation tasks
- Adaptability: Flexible in handling various types of translation, including medical, legal, and technical documents
- Proofreading and Editing: Skilled in reviewing and refining translations for clarity, accuracy, and grammatical correctness
- Computer Literacy: Proficient in using translation software, word processing tools, and other relevant technologies
- Interpersonal Skills: Excellent ability to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues, ensuring effective communication and understanding
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
Tamazight
Limited
Volunteer Experience
- Arabic Teacher: Volunteered at a mosque, teaching Arabic to community members and fostering language skills.
- Community Translator: Assisted Arabic speakers who do not speak English by providing translation services and facilitating effective communication.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead DSP
Ability Plus Inc.
11.2015 - 01.2021
Associate of Applied Science -
J.F. Drake State Community And Technical College