Breanna Blue
Champaign
Summary
Experienced with bridging language and cultural barriers and ensuring clear communication. Utilizes linguistic and cultural knowledge to facilitate understanding in various settings. Track record of maintaining accuracy and neutrality, contributing to effective and seamless communication.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Assistant
Carle Emergency Department
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing unit operations and maintaining a well-organized environment.
- Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, enhancing overall communication and collaboration.
- Facilitated efficient discharges by preparing necessary documentation, resulting in streamlined processes for both staff and patients.
- Collaborated with other departments across the hospital facility and outside facilities for seamless coordination of services needed for optimal patient care outcomes.
Spanish Interpreter
Ad Astra
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Delivered exceptional customer service to both English-and Spanish-speaking clients through verbal communication abilities.
- Strengthened relationships with clients by providing culturally sensitive interpretations that demonstrated respect and understanding.
- Contributed to increased client satisfaction by providing effective language support during important meetings.
Volunteer Interpreter
The Refugee Center
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Enhanced communication between clients and non-English speakers by providing accurate translations in real-time conversations.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations for displaced individuals, immigrants, refugees, etc.
Education
Master of Arts - Translation and Interpreting Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Urbana-Champaign, IL05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics and Portuguese, Certificate in Translation Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Urbana-Champaign, IL05.2021
Skills
- Medical terminology
- Medical records management
- Cross-cultural communication
- Cultural competence
- Professional ethics
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Portuguese
Full Professional
Certification
Medical Interpreter Online- Cross-Cultural Communications, July 2022
Timeline
Spanish Interpreter
Ad Astra
06.2023 - 12.2024
Volunteer Interpreter
The Refugee Center
01.2023 - 08.2023
Unit Assistant
Carle Emergency Department
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics and Portuguese, Certificate in Translation Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Master of Arts - Translation and Interpreting Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
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