Personal Statement
I served as coordinator of the Department of Health Breast and Cervical Cancer Detection Program for 19 years. During this time, I also worked as a Medical Interpreter at Primary Care Medical Services for First Choice Community Healthcare.
I am motivated to bring down communication barriers between Spanish-speaking patients and medical service providers. Medical interpretation gives patients access to high-quality medical services and helps providers to work efficiently.
At UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center, I strive to improve and develop my professional medical interpreting skills to the highest level. Once patients understand their diagnosis and treatment process, they know how important they are to us.
Espanol
He servido como coordinadora del Programa de Detección de Cáncer Cérvico y de los Senos del Departamento de Salud Pública por 19 años. Durante este tiempo tambien trabajé como intérprete médica en los Cuidados Primarios de First Choice Community Healthcare.
Estoy motivada a derribar las barreras de comunicación entre pacientes de habla Hispana que no hablan Inglés y los proveedores de servicios médicos. La interpretación médica da a los pacientes acceso a servicios médicos de mas alta calidad y ayuda a los proveedores a trabajar mas eficientemente.
En el Centro Comprensivo de Cáncer de UNM me esfuerzo por mejorar y desarrollar mis abilidades de interpretación médica profesional a su mas alto nivel. Una vez que los pacientes comprenden su diagnóstico y proceso de tratamiento se dan cuenta de lo importante que son para nosotros.
Education
BA in Sociology at University of Guadalajara 1989
Achievements & Awards
Certification and Qualifications
Certification for Medical Interpreting from the Certification Commission of Healthcare Interpreters in 2020.
Qualification Certification from Valley Community Interpreters in 2019.
Qualification Certification from Bringing the Gap Cross Cultural Health Program in 2004.