Weiyni Derso
Dallas,TX
Summary
To obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, educational background, and ability to work well with people.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Interpreter/translator
AMN Health Care
08.2021 - Current
- Precisely and accurately interprets critical medical advice and information given by the provider into equivalent terminology in the patient's native language
- Assists in translating medical text from English on behalf of internal and external customers; may translate patient education information as specifically requested.
Fright dispatcher
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Receiving emergency and non-emergency calls, monitoring driver logs, keeping records, addressing problems, and dispatching appropriate team members.
Case Worker
Lutheran Social Services/Center for New Americans
05.2018 - 05.2021
- Taught rules and regulations to new Americans rules
- Conducted house visits for clients, checking safety and environment
- Helped students enroll in school
- Transported clients to appointments
- Completed paperwork and filing
Translator and Interpreter
Lutheran social services
02.2019 - 05.2021
- Precisely and accurately interprets critical medical advice and information given by the provider into equivalent terminology in the patient's native language
- Assists in translating medical text from English on behalf of internal and external customers; may translate patient education information as specifically requested
- Establishes and maintains quality service and positive interaction with all patients, customers, visitors, health care providers, and clinical employees
- Assists with patient follow-up as necessary, to include contacting patients with appointment reminders
- Awards & Acknowledgements
CNA at Good Samaritan Society
03.2018 - 05.2021
Team Leader/Summer Camp
South Dakota State University Upward Bound
06.2015 - 07.2018
- Participated in staff training and daily staff meetings
- Served as a positive role model and supervised high school students
- Led a group of 8 students, being responsible for their well-being during routine and/or emergencies
- Facilitated cultural, social, and recreational activities
- Enforced Upward Bound and South Dakota State University policies and procedures
- Discussed student progress, needs, or problems with appropriate staff members
- Assisted students with class work or projects and lead tutoring/study sessions
- Worked closely with other team leaders and administrators to ensure successful program
- Fostered an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students
Treasurer
African Student Association, ASA
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Showed leadership skills and responsibility by organizing funding
- Completed financial planning/budgeting
- Finalized bookkeeping and record keeping
Participant
SDSU Student Support Services
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Took part in workshops and academic advising
- Completed various community volunteer projects
Certified
Nursing Assistance, United Living Community
12.2015 - 01.2017
- Provide compassionate, total care to elderly residents
- Responsibilities includes daily tasks such as
- Taking and documenting vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration)
- Examining patients for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/wounds
- Collecting information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors
- Answering patient calls
- Assisting with bathing, meals, and ambulation
- Cleaning and sanitize patient areas, changing bed sheets, and restocking rooms with supplies
Education
BS - Human Development and Family Studies
South Dakota State University
Skills
- Communication skills
- Original Text Review
- problem solving
- Verbal and Written Communication
- leadership
- collaboration talent
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant
CPR Certified
Certified Medication Assistant
Timeline
Medical Interpreter/translator
AMN Health Care
08.2021 - Current
Fright dispatcher
06.2021 - 12.2021
Translator and Interpreter
Lutheran social services
02.2019 - 05.2021
Case Worker
Lutheran Social Services/Center for New Americans
05.2018 - 05.2021
CNA at Good Samaritan Society
03.2018 - 05.2021
Treasurer
African Student Association, ASA
08.2016 - 05.2017
Certified
Nursing Assistance, United Living Community
12.2015 - 01.2017
Team Leader/Summer Camp
South Dakota State University Upward Bound
06.2015 - 07.2018
Participant
SDSU Student Support Services
08.2014 - 05.2017
BS - Human Development and Family Studies
South Dakota State University
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