Ismael Class Ortega

Interpret for non-English-speaking patients in hospital, physician’s offices, clinics, rehabilitation facilities, mental health clinics schools and court.

Provided efficient on-site Inperson over the phone interpreting services for consumers.

Demonstrate ethical behavior, maintain an awareness of the cultural environment for interpretation

Ability to work in with diverse populations from various cultures, economic background, and age groups.

Ability to achieve the following competencies: Consecutive or simultaneous translation, Advocacy skills, and cultural competency.

Interpreting accurately and completely what is being said by patients, families and healthcare providers.

Serving a liaison between patients/families and Hospital personnel by assisting limited proficient patients in completing forms for registration, medical history, etc.

• Maintain accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
• Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
• Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
• Developed and implemented patient care plans, including assessments, and evaluations with nurses and nursing assistance.
• Trained and supervised new medication technicians with the administration of medication and proper documentation.

• Prepared and administrated medications accurately and timely to residents.• Reported any changes in residents ‘conditions to physicians, families, and nurse on duty

• The first responder to medical emergencies followed by specific protocols such as assessment of residents ‘ condition upon arrival, take vital signs, notify nurse on duty, fax MD, notify POA, and document in residents chart