DIANA M. CHACON

Qualified Medical Interpreter by NBCMI

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EDUCATION: Southern California School of Interpretation (2011-2012)

Professional Certification in Medical Interpretation

The National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters

Written Certified Exam Passed (December 2013)

ABC School

Medical Terminology and Anatomy (2013)

Interpreters Prep

Tutorial for Medical Interpreters (2014)

Cross Cultural Communications Institute

Medical Interpretation training (2014-2015)

Pals for Health

Special 40 Hours course interpreting (2014)

Pals for Health

Training for (HIV/AIDS) (2015)

CHIA

Interpreting in Mental Health setting Kidney and Liver Transplant (2015)

The University Of Arizona, National Center for Interpreting

Advanced Topics in Medical Interpreting July (2016)

CHIA (Calif. Health Interp. Association)

Topic: Cancer & Genetics 2017)

Valley Children’s Hospital, Madera CA

Hematologic Diseases in Childhood, bones 7 Joints (2107)

Pals for Health

Training S.I and Translations Standards (2018)

OTHER STUDIOS Clear Channel University

Marketing & Sales Techniques, Certification (2005)

Polytechnic Grancolombiano

Financial Administration Courses (1990)

LANGUAGES:

•Spanish (native),

•English (highly proficient),

TECHNOLOGY:

•Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Word

•Online Interpretation using Skype

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Medical Interpreter and Social Services (Spanish/English)

March /2015- Present Links

Freelance Medical Interpreter

Feb/2015- Present Pals For Health

Freelance Medical Interpreter

Sept /2014-Present CulturalLink

Freelance Medical Interpreter.

Oct /2014- Present Access on Time

Freelance Medical Interpreter

May /2014 - Present Interpreters Unlimited

Duties/ Responsibilities:

Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to patient care apply knowledge of medical ethics and interpretation of roles.

Culturally sensitive and aware of emotional and social understanding cultural competence and knowledge of diverse Spanish varieties.

Conduct medical and legal consecutive interpretations at “Cerritos Mental Hospital”.

Conduct medical interpretations at “L.A Children’s Hospital for Endocrinology, Neurology, G.I, Orthopedic, Pulmonary, Spine Bifida, Clinics, Pain management etc” .

“Cedars Sinai for Kidney and Liver transplant, general interpretations for the hospital”. “Centers for Autism and Neurodevelopment Disorders”. “ Care More Facilities”. “Lanterman Regional Center in Los Angeles for psychological assessment”.

Conduct medical and social interpretation for doctors, patients, and their families’ special treatment regarding Alzheimer’s disease at “CareMore Facilities in Orange County and L.A County”.

Conduct medical interpretation for a female clinic at “Mends Clinic” in Pacoima.

Communicate daily with different interpretation agencies regarding each session and follow up.

Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to patient care apply knowledge of medical ethics and interpretation of roles.

Culturally sensitive and aware of emotional and social understanding cultural competence and knowledge of diverse Spanish varieties.

At my career in the facilities I have excellent communication skills with physicians, patients and staff.

April /2009 – Present Stops Inc. / One Call Care Management

Freelance Medical and Worker’s Compensation Interpreter

Duties/ Responsibilities:

Interpret for worker’s compensation via

Oral simultaneous, consecutive interpretation and sight translation for

Rehabilitation centers, hospitals and specialized psychological centers

Conduct medical and social interpretation for doctors, patients, and their families

Sight translation of all kinds of forms for hospital, clinic, rehabs etc.

Translate accurately and interpret conversations between patients and doctors

Record and monitor interpretation activities according to hospitals' standards

apply knowledge of medical ethics and interpretation of roles.

Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to patient care.

OTHER EXPERIENCE:

Marketing and Sales:

Bilingual Account Manager/ Account Executive

2000 – May 2014 Clear Channel & Liberman Broadcasting & Other Media

Created radio spots (Advertising commercials) in two languages including Voice over Maintained and increased billing of existing national clients and agencies In charge of copy writing and production

Built and maintained good relationships with customers by providing excellent customer service and problem solving

REFERENCES: UPON REQUEST.

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