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Maria Alonzo Garcia

Medical Interpreter
San Mateo Ixtatan,HU

Summary

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Medical and legal interpreting and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Interpreter

Mitio
06.2024 - Current
  • Ensured clear communication by providing precise interpretation of doctor''s instructions, diagnoses, and prescriptions to non-English speaking patients.
  • Enhanced patient understanding by accurately translating medical terminology and complex concepts between medical professionals and patients.
  • Followed ethical codes to protect confidentiality of patient medical information.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, adhering to HIPAA guidelines while handling sensitive medical information during the interpretation process.
  • Assisted in coordinating interpreter services for various hospital departments, ensuring timely access to language assistance for all patients.

Business Co-Owner

Libreria y Multiservico Redipam
Huehuetenango, Departamento De Huehuetenango
01.2013 - Current
  • Manage the store and insure that each client is treated with kindness and is given the assisstance that is needed.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.

Over-the-phone and Video-remote Interpreting

Propio Language Services
04.2023 - Current

Provide medical and leagal interpreting

  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

English Teacher

Centro Comunitario Yihatil Naben (Semilla de la Sabiduría)
01.2011 - 01.2013

Teaching young children English

  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lessons.
  • Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
  • Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.

Skills

Interpretation accuracy

Security

Sight translation

Procedure interpretation

Medical support

Language fluency

Medical ethics

Concept interpretation

FLUENT IN spanish and Chuj

Patient assessment

Continuing education

Video remote services

Medical terminology

Healthcare systems

Effective Note-taking

Strong memory retention

Consecutive interpretation

Timeline

Medical Interpreter

Mitio
06.2024 - Current

Over-the-phone and Video-remote Interpreting

Propio Language Services
04.2023 - Current

Business Co-Owner

Libreria y Multiservico Redipam
01.2013 - Current

English Teacher

Centro Comunitario Yihatil Naben (Semilla de la Sabiduría)
01.2011 - 01.2013
Maria Alonzo GarciaMedical Interpreter