Azra Kulic has worked as a Bosnian-English interpreter since 2010 in both medical and educational settings. She has taken numerous courses to improve her skills in areas such as medical terminology, policies, English composition, and communications. Her experience includes accurately interpreting medical terms, treatments, and procedures to ensure understanding. Kulic strives to honestly convey information between patients, families, medical professionals, and others while being sensitive to cultural differences. She is certified in healthcare interpreting, CPR, and other areas. Kulic's education includes an Associate's degree from Grand Rapids Community College and professional training programs in medical interpreting.
1. Azra Kulic
(616) 780-0539
(616) 292-7380
4061 Forest CreekApt. 3C, Kentwood, MI 49512
aazrakulic@aol.com
Professional Profile Since 2010,I have been workingas a Bosnian-English interpreter in both the medical
field and the local school system. I am continually improvingmy skills by completing
coursework in medical terminology and policies,as well as in English Composition and
Communications.
ExcellentInterpersonal
Communications
Understandingof Medical
Terminology
Abilitytocommunicate
medical termsinBosnian
and English
FamiliaritywithHIPPA and
Code of Ethics
StrongWrittenCommunicationSkills
CertifiedinCPR/AEDforProRescuers,
RespondingtoEmergencies,andFirstAid
SkilledinTime Management
Aware of and SensitivetoCultural
Differences
Professional
Accomplishments
Communication
Honestlyconveyedfactsandwordsof patients, familymembers,andparents
for clarification
Accuratelycommunicatedmedical terms,treatments,andprocedures,
ensuringclarityandunderstanding
Interpretedmedical terminologyinemergencyroomandpatientroom
settings
Education
Quicklymasterednew subjectsachieving100% on exams
StudiedHIPPA andCode of Ethics
MasteredMedical Terminology,BodySystems,ProceduresandDiseases
Achievedbasiclevel of Arabicasa thirdlanguage
Organization
Managed time andfinanceswithinbudget
Balancedmultipleactivitiesinprofessionalandpersonal schedules
Handledcashwith100% accuracy
Inspectedmanufacturedpartsforqualitycontrol,ensuringspecifications
were met
Work History [2016 - Present]Customer Service- Target, Grand Rapids,MI[2012 - Present]
Interpreter - Bosnian,Voices for Health, Grand Rapids,MI
[2012 - Present]
Interpreter - Bosnian,Interpreting Network, Grand Rapids,MI
2010 - Present
Interpreter - Bosnian,Liaison Linguistics,Grand Rapids,MI
2. Education Associateof Arts Degree (General Knowledge)
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids,MI
June 2016
Core Certification HealthcareInterpreter -- Core CCHI
Certification Commission for HealthcareInterpreters
July 2014
Professional Medical Interpreter Training
Bridgingthe Gap, University of Michigan Health System
Ann Arbor, MI
August 2012
Medical Terminology and Body Systems
University of Michigan Health System
Ann Arbor, MI
November 2012
Health Care Interpreter Training
Spectrum Health
Grand Rapids,MI
October 2012
Arabic and IslamicStudies (pursuinga Bachelor’s Degree)
IslamicOnlineUniversity
Spring2010 - Present
Awards Grand Rapids Community College President’s List, Fall 2013 and Winter 2014
Grand Rapids Community College Dean’s List, Fall 2012 and Winter 2013
References References are availableupon request.