Lamiya Abdulkarim
Kansas City
Summary
Experienced Medical Interpreter with fluency in English, and Somali. Skilled in providing accurate and respectful interpreting services for healthcare facilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
PCT (Patient Care Technician)
University health/ Truman Medical Center hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Patient care and safety at all times
- Measuring and documenting vital signs
- Obtains previous EKGs for comparison from MUSE
- Obtains and documents Vital Signs
- Obtains HIV, glucose, and urinalysis test results
- One year hospital experience.
Medical Interpreter
BRIDGING THE GAP
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Interpretation for non-English-speaking Somali patients in hospitals, physician's offices, clinics, rehabilitation facilities, clinics, schools
- Provided efficient on-site, in-person, or over-the-phone interpreting services for patients
- Demonstrated ethical behaviors, maintained an awareness of the cultural environment, and selected an appropriate environment for interpretation
- Ability to work with diverse populations from various cultures, economic backgrounds, and age groups
- Interpreted accurately and completely what is being said by patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Education
Certified Medication Technician (CMT) -
MCCK Health Science Institute
Kansas City, MOCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -
Assumpta Allied Health Career Center
Kansas City, MOCertified Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) -
American Heart Association
Kansas City, MOCertified Medical Interpreter -
Jewish Vocational Services
Kansas City, MO10.2018
High school diploma -
Thora Storm School
06.2013
Skills
- Multilingual
- Working in multicultural environments
- Familiarity with translation software
- Confidential Information Protection
- Cultural awareness and active listening
- Team building
- Written and verbal communication
- Patient Care
- Somali , Arabic and English Fluency
- Records Management
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Personal Information
Title: Medical Interpreter
Timeline
PCT (Patient Care Technician)
University health/ Truman Medical Center hospital
05.2023 - Current
Medical Interpreter
BRIDGING THE GAP
09.2018 - 10.2018
Certified Medication Technician (CMT) -
MCCK Health Science Institute
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -
Assumpta Allied Health Career Center
Certified Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) -
American Heart Association
Certified Medical Interpreter -
Jewish Vocational Services
High school diploma -
Thora Storm School
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