Certified Medical Interpreter

Veronica Yunge

Lincoln, NE ***** *************@*****.**** +1-402-***-****

Professional Summary

• Honest, caring, patient, high tolerance for others. Bilingual ;Spanish.Passionate about helping others and making a difference in their lives.

Authorised to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Mental Health Technician

Integrated Behavioral Health Services-Lincoln, NE November 2024 to January 2025

Supported residents with mental health problems; assisting them with communication skills, emotional support and behavioral tools to improve their mental, emotional and physical well. I resigned due to a health issue.

Spanish Interpreter

Lancaster health department-Lincoln, NE

May 2023 to October 2024

Interpreter for all needs at health department. Specialist in medical and legal. They let me go due to Covid. I was in probation for the job and I missed too many days.

Health Coordinator

El Centro de Las Americas/Hispanic Center.Health-Lincoln, NE

May 2018 to March 2020

Under the direction of the Executive Director (ED), the Health Coordinator coordinated all health programs and activities related to health services ( medical appointments and procedures, mental health, community services and resources, family services applications for MAP, Medicaid, Medicaid and Market Health Services. Home visit, breastfeeding educator.

English-Spanish Interpreter/Translator

Rapport International-Lincoln, NE

February 1998 to January 2018

-Interpretation in a variety of settings and not limited to as hospitals, doctor offices, depositions, schools, manufacturing companies, legal authorities, and medical home visits.

-Translate medical, educational, literary, and legal documents.

Patient Support Specialist

People's Health Center-Lincoln, NE November 2012 to June 2013

-Coordinated services and educating patients on financial policies.

-Enrolled uninsured patients in sliding fees and Medication Assistance Program.

First Project, Mental Health Interpreter

Rapport International-Lincoln, NE March 2004to August 2006

Interpreted mental health counselling sessions.

Daycare Teacher

Cedars Home for Children-Lincoln, NE September 1994 to May 1996

Supervised and taught infants through pre-school age children.

-Evaluated developmental levels of the children and made recommendations to parents.

-Designed and implemented individualised developmental programs.

-Developed Spanish curriculum for preschool and elementary age children.

Preschool Teacher

Cumbres School-Santiago, CL

January 1993 to January 1994

Planned preschool instruction and activities.

-Monitored and evaluated children's development.

Program Coordinator

Mi Capilla Daycare-Santiago, CL

January 1992 to January 1993

Designed and implemented curriculum for children ages 3 - 6.

Preschool Teacher

Mi Capilla Daycare-Santiago, CL

January 1992 to January 1993

Planned toddler instruction and activities.

-Promoted child development and diagnosed developmental delay.

Substitute Teacher

Mi Capilla Daycare-Santiago, CL

March 1992 to July 1992

Implemented curriculum developed by educational ministry.

Education

Certified breastfeeding educator

Milk works - Lincoln, NE

March 2018 to June 2018

Certified medical and legal interpreter

Bridging the Gap - Lincoln, NE June 1998 to December 1998

M.A. in Education

University of Lincoln, Nebraska - Lincoln, NE

August 1995 to December 1996

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Development

Catholic University of Chile - Santiago, CL March 1987 to December 1992

Skills

•Translation (10+ years)

•Teaching (9 years)

•Interpretation (10+ years)

•Case Management (6 years)

•Mental Health Counselling services.

•Childcare

•Educator/ coordinator. Family support specialist. (10+ years)

•Individual / Group Counselling support.

•Medical Records

•Group Therapy (2 years)

•Crisis Intervention

•Medical Scheduling

•English and Spanish (10+ years)

•Curriculum Development (4 years)

•Child & Family Counselling (5 years)

•Program Development

•Behavioral Health

•Toddler Care (10+ years)

•Social Work (10+ years)

•Behaviour Management (2 years)

•Conflict management (5 years)

•Behavioral Therapy

•Special Education (4 years)

•Meeting Facilitation (10+ years)

•Research (10+ years)

•Mental health support (10+ years)

•Working with people with developmental disabilities

•Presentation Skills

Languages

• Spanish - Native. •English

Certifications and Licenses

Medical and legal certified interpreter August 1998 to Present

CPR Certification

June 2020 to March 2025 Driver's License

RBT Certification

Teaching Certification

Child Development Associate Certification

Certified Behavioral Health Technician

Additional Information

Bachelors Degree early childhood education. E/Q MA education and psychology

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