Dedicated and highly skilled Registered Nurse with two years of clinical experience, showcasing proficiency in patient care and treatment. Subsequently, leveraged linguistic expertise to serve as a Medical Interpreter for around eight years, facilitating effective communication between healthcare professionals and diverse patient populations. Now seeking to transition back to a nursing role, combining clinical acumen with extensive linguistic capabilities to deliver comprehensive and compassionate patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Interpreter
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
10.2015 - Current
Served as medical interpreter for patients and staff clinical encounters by delivering accurate, skilled interpretations to facilitate effective communications.
Followed ethical codes to protect confidentiality of patient medical information.
Explained hospital policies and procedures to provide assistance to patients with limited English proficiency.
Translated procedural information to facilitate understanding between doctors and patients.
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.
Completed precise translations of official documents with correct words and phrasing to meet legal standards.
Reviewed, edited and proofread translated documents for accuracy.
Medic
Grandweld Shipyards (brand of ATOS International)
08.2013 - 09.2015
Emergency care first responder.
Conducted educational programs and first aid training.
Took patient health histories and asked questions to determine cause of illness or injury.
Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
Administered first-aid treatment to reduce pain and minimize risk of complications.
Conducted end-of-shift cleaning, sanitation and resupply of equipment to promote organized, sanitary workstation.
Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
Monitored patients' vital signs to assess condition and identify necessary medical interventions.
Placed patients on backboards or stretchers to safely load into ambulance.
Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
Liaised with police, fire department and other emergency responders to manage emergency scenes.
Used defibrillators and oxygen tanks during patient care and transport, increasing chances of survival.
Inspected equipment and resolved deficiencies prior to in-service operations.
Prepared monthly and daily incidents report to the HSE manager.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Arab American University
Palestinian Teretories
07.2015
Skills
Cultural Insight
Airway Management
Medical Procedure Prioritization
Medical Supply Replenishment
Patient Immobilization
Stretcher and Backboard Use
Medical Equipment Maintenance
Basic Trauma Life Support
Police and Fire Coordination
ER Communication
Injury and Illness Treatment
Emergency Medical Team Coordination
Cardiac Defibrillation
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Certifications And Courses
BLS (Basic Life Support), AHA (American Heart Association)