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Marcela Ramirez Lugo
Bilingual Translator & Interpreter
Temoaya,Mexico
Summary
Medical Interpreter delivering real-time Spanish-English communication for patients and healthcare providers in clinical settings. Supports accurate consecutive interpretation and patient-facing conversations that help prevent misunderstandings during care. Brings English-Spanish fluency, confidentiality, and medical vocabulary across fast-moving appointments.
Overview
2
2
Languages
3
3
Certifications
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Interpreter
Propio Language Services
02.2023 - Current
- I facilitate real-time interpretation in medical settings, ensuring accurate communication between healthcare providers and Spanish-speaking patients.
- I collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of language services in clinical workflows.
Legal Interpreter
Propio & Language Line Solutions
01.2020 - Current
- Provided accurate consecutive English-Spanish interpretation for law firms, courthouses, law enforcement agents, and legal professionals.
- Facilitated communication during arraignments, hearings, trials, and other court proceedings in both civil and criminal matters.
- Interpreted cases involving traffic violations, immigration, housing disputes, domestic violence, child abuse, family law, among other legal issues.
Technical Translator
GMVR
02.2021 - 09.2023
- Translation of medical device monographs and data sheets (English-Spanish) for regulatory submission to Mexican Health-Care authorities (Cofepris).
- Updated and created internal glossaries with consistent terminology and style.
Multi-field Interpreter
Language Line Solutions/Human Quality
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Performed consecutive interpretation (English-Spanish) in health care, insurance, and government settings among others.
- Ensured accuracy and confidentiality in conversations between patients, health-care providers, pharmacists, and institutional representatives
Medical Assistant & Translator
Stress & Sleep Center
01.2017 - 01.2017
- Assisted an English-speaking physician by interpreting patient consultations and office visits in Spanish
- Translated medical records, charts, and prescriptions with attention to detail, clarity, and confidentiality.
Education
BSc - Biological and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
UNAM
01-2022
Diploma - Technical-Scientific Translation
ENALLT-UNAM
01-2021
Diploma - Nutrition Sciences
UNAM
05.2001 -
Skills
Medical interpretation
Legal interpretation
Consecutive interpretation
Terminology & glossary building
Confidentiality in interpretation
L5 Medical Interpreter
Certified Legal Interpreter
Microsoft Office Advanced
TOEFL IBT score 647
Spanish-English translation
Software
Certification
TOEFL IBT: Score 647
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Timeline
Medical Interpreter
Propio Language Services
02.2023 - Current
Technical Translator
GMVR
02.2021 - 09.2023
Legal Interpreter
Propio & Language Line Solutions
01.2020 - Current
Multi-field Interpreter
Language Line Solutions/Human Quality
01.2018 - 01.2023
Medical Assistant & Translator
Stress & Sleep Center
01.2017 - 01.2017
Diploma - Nutrition Sciences
UNAM
05.2001 -
Diploma - Technical-Scientific Translation
ENALLT-UNAM
BSc - Biological and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
UNAM