Ximena Sardan
Medical Translator
Austin,TX
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Translator with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Medical Translator
Sacred Heart Clinic
Austin, TX
02.2021 - Current
- Followed ethical codes to protect confidentiality of patient medical information.
- Streamlined patient and provider interaction by providing channel of effective communication.
- Equipped healthcare providers with cultural information to promote appropriate provision of health services.
- Collaborated with professional colleagues in development and implementation of family language service initiatives.
- Served as medical interpreter for patients and staff clinical encounters by delivering accurate, skilled interpretations to facilitate effective communications.
- Stayed current on new expressions and cultural changes impacting language translation.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
Medical Assistant
Retina Group Of New York
The Bronx, NY
01.2007 - 08.2008
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information
- Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
- Measured and recorded visual acuity and color vision testing.
- Used Lensometer to measure and record lens power of existing prescriptive spectacles.
- Conducted Goldman and Humphrey Visual Field Testing as part of overall vision evaluation.
- Instilled anesthetic drops and assisted in laser treatments and minor procedures.
- Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
- Performed lensometry and sit-lamp examinations.
- Worked well with patients, staff and manufacturer representatives to carry out successful office- and patient-related work each day.
- Directed patients to exam rooms for initial evaluations and intake to aide physicians with carrying out efficient appointments.
- Assessed patients for eye issues and checked visual acuity, color plates and papillary function.
- Identified issues during preliminary exam and addressed concerns with physician.
- Called patients to inquire about post-operative status or recovery.
Spanish Interpreter
Language Assistance Telemedicine
Houston, TX
08.2004 - 01.2007
- Followed ethical codes to protect confidentiality of patient medical information.
- Streamlined patient and provider interaction by providing channel of effective communication.
- Served as medical interpreter for patients and staff clinical encounters by delivering accurate, skilled interpretations to facilitate effective communications.
- Verified understood medical information for patients by simplifying any jargon.
- Interpreted services to families during process of scheduling initial visit and coordination of ongoing treatment.
- Translated documents about treatment directions and helped non-English speaking patients fill out medical forms.
- Equipped healthcare providers with cultural information to promote appropriate provision of health services.
- Explained hospital policies and procedures to provide assistance to patients with limited English proficiency.
- Translated procedural information to facilitate understanding between doctors and patients.
- Collaborated with professional colleagues in development and implementation of family language service initiatives.
- Maintained message content, tone and emotion as closely as possible.
- Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
Student Assistant
Kaplan Test
Houston, TX
07.2002 - 12.2003
- Helped with administrative support by managing incoming calls, coordinating files and sorting mail.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.
- Greeted incoming office visitors, answered questions and directed individuals to office locations.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
Medical Assistant, Teaching Assistance
Dr Jade Schiffman (Neuro Ophthalmology)
Houston, TX
02.2003 - 05.2003
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in clinical rotations.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Prepared learning materials, helping teachers prepare for daily instruction.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, helping patients with diverse needs.
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Physician
Hospital Arcoiris
La Paz, Bolivia, La Paz
01.2000 - 06.2002
- Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
- Delivered emergency treatment on-site and responded appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated emergency and chronic medical conditions.
- Took leading role in delivery of healthcare services and regularly reviewed services to spot trends or errors.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Nuestra Senora De La Paz
La Paz, Bolivia01.2000
Skills
- Information Confidentiality
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Medical Assistance
- Critical Thinking
- Terminology Compilation
- Physician Communication
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Equipment Inventory
- Patient Intakes
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Preparing Treatment Rooms
- Vital Signs Measurement
- Maintaining Patient Records
- Emotional and Social Support
- Customer Satisfaction
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
Timeline
Volunteer Medical Translator
Sacred Heart Clinic
02.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
Retina Group Of New York
01.2007 - 08.2008
Spanish Interpreter
Language Assistance Telemedicine
08.2004 - 01.2007
Medical Assistant, Teaching Assistance
Dr Jade Schiffman (Neuro Ophthalmology)
02.2003 - 05.2003
Student Assistant
Kaplan Test
07.2002 - 12.2003
Physician
Hospital Arcoiris
01.2000 - 06.2002
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Nuestra Senora De La Paz
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