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Yesica Palacios

Santa Ana,CA

Summary

Experienced Interpreter with proven track record of delivering precise interpretations and translations between English and Spanish. In-depth understanding of cultural nuances to effectively bridge communication. Dedicated to accuracy and reliability.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Spanish Medical Interpreter

Westcoast Interpreter
11.2020 - 05.2024
  • Facilitated effective communication between healthcare providers and patients, ensuring proper communication of diagnosis and treatment plans.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality when handling sensitive patient information following HIPAA guidelines.
  • Enhanced patient understanding by providing accurate interpretation during medical appointments.
  • Assisted healthcare professionals in delivering culturally sensitive care to Spanish-speaking patients.
  • Provided interpretation services during telemedicine consultations
  • Followed ethical codes to protect confidentiality of patient medical information.
  • Sight-translated documents about treatment directions and helped non-English speaking patients fill out medical forms.
  • Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.

Spanish Interpreter

Independent Contractor
09.2019 - 11.2020
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to both English-and Spanish-speaking clients through skillful verbal communication abilities in consecutive, simultaneous and sight techniques.
  • Facilitated clear communication between healthcare providers, attorneys, school staff and patients/clients/or parents
  • Strengthened relationships with clients by providing culturally sensitive interpretations that demonstrated respect and understanding to all parties involved.
  • Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct meetings and get through Depo Preps in a fast and effective manner.
  • Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.

Education

Certificate of Completion - Spanish Interpreter

Southern California School of Interpratation
Santa Fe Springs
12.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
05.2012

Skills

  • Fluent Spanish
  • Empathy and Sensitivity
  • Healthcare Systems Understanding
  • Fluent English
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Medical Ethics

Timeline

Spanish Medical Interpreter

Westcoast Interpreter
11.2020 - 05.2024

Spanish Interpreter

Independent Contractor
09.2019 - 11.2020

Certificate of Completion - Spanish Interpreter

Southern California School of Interpratation

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

California State University - Fullerton
Yesica Palacios