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Languages
2
Certification
16
Years of experience
Trilingual professional fluent in Japanese, English, and Filipino (Tagalog), with 10 years of living and working experience in Japan. Licensed nursing graduate with expertise in medical and clinical terminology across all three languages. Experienced medical interpreter and team leader, providing language support in healthcare and corporate settings, facilitating accurate communication between healthcare professionals, patients, and multicultural teams while maintaining confidentiality and cultural sensitivity. Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and cross-cultural communication skills.
Work History
Medical Attend and Interpreter Team Leader
9 Months
WELLBE Health and Insurance Philippine Inc. | 01.2026 - Current
Promoted to Team Leader and appointed as the first non-Japanese leader overseeing 10 medical interpreter staff, demonstrating strong leadership, effective organizational skills, and the ability to make critical decisions in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Optimized global operations and financial workflows by spearheading cross-border communication with international offices and directly negotiating with hospital finance managers to clear outstanding insurance payments.
Medical Interpreter and Attend Staff
8 Months
WELLBE Medic Health and Insurance Philippine Inc. | 04.2025 - 12.2025
Delivered precise, real-time trilingual medical interpretation (Japanese, English, Filipino) during hospital consultations to ensure clinical accuracy and seamless patient advocacy.
Managed end-to-end healthcare insurance workflows, processing complex reimbursements claims and cashless transactions within a high-pressure, 24/7 on-call rotational shifting environment.
Psychiatric Medical Nurse
3 Years 11 Months
Kodama Hospital, Japan | 04.2021 - 03.2025
Provided compassionate care for patients with dementia and Alzheimer's disease, primarily during 16-hour night shifts. Administered medications, maintained accurate clinical documentation, and liaised with doctors to support quality resident outcomes.
Mentored and trained newly recruited Japanese and international staff, providing Japanese-English interpretation for foreign employees with limited Japanese proficiency and supporting effective communication, teamwork, and continuity of care.
Clinical Surgical Nurse
1 Year
Kanto Clinic, Japan | 03.2020 - 03.2021
Served as a bilingual English-Japanese Nurse in a specialist fertility and urology clinic, supporting international patients and ensuring clear communication throughout consultations and treatments.
Assisted specialist surgeon in male infertility procedures, including Microdissection Testicular Sperm Extraction (micro-TESE) and varicocelectomy, as well as andrology care. Performed blood collection, ECGs, clinical documentation in English and Japanese, and provided interpretation support to ensure high-quality care for international patients.
Psychiatric Medical Nurse
4 Years 3 Months
Kodama Hospital, Japan | 12.2015 - 03.2020
Selected as the hospital’s first international staff member, providing care for patients with a range of mental health conditions while delivering vital signs monitoring, medication administration, blood collection, and clinical support.
Trained in Japanese language and mental health care, and served as an interpreter for the CEO during overseas recruitment initiatives, supporting the hiring of international healthcare professionals.
GENERAL NURSE
3 Years
LHRMH, PHILIPPINES | 10.2010 - 10.2013
Rotated across multiple clinical areas including Emergency, Medical-Surgical, Operating Theatre, ICU, NICU, and Obstetrics, developing strong adaptability, critical thinking, and clinical confidence in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Gained broad experience managing diverse patient needs while expanding clinical knowledge and skills through continuous training and hands-on practice.
Progressed from a newly graduated nurse to mentoring and training new staff within three years, demonstrating leadership, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence in patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Easter College | Philippines | 01-2010
(3rd & 4th Yr)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University | Philippines | 01-2008
(1st & 2nd Yr)
Skills
Trilingual Medical Interpretation
Global Nursing Credentials
Acute Clinical Interventions
Cross-Cultural Communication
Clinical Team Leadership
Workforce Development
Patient Advocacy
Emergency Response
Conflict Resolution
Multicultural understanding
Certification
Philippine Licensed Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Japan
JLPT N2 and N3 Passer
Basic Intravenous Therapist
Emergency Medical Technician
Basic Life Support-Health Care Provider
Languages
English
C2
Bilingual or Proficient
Japanese
C2
Bilingual or Proficient
Interests
Cross-cultural communication and Japanese language studies
International travel and cultural experiences
Maintaining an active lifestyle
Community and social engagement
Timeline
Medical Attend and Interpreter Team Leader
WELLBE Health and Insurance Philippine Inc.
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Medical Interpreter and Attend Staff
WELLBE Medic Health and Insurance Philippine Inc.
04.2025 - 12.2025Read More
Psychiatric Medical Nurse
Kodama Hospital, Japan
04.2021 - 03.2025Read More
Clinical Surgical Nurse
Kanto Clinic, Japan
03.2020 - 03.2021Read More
Psychiatric Medical Nurse
Kodama Hospital, Japan
12.2015 - 03.2020Read More
GENERAL NURSE
LHRMH, PHILIPPINES
10.2010 - 10.2013Read More
Saint Louis University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Easter College
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA
Recently relocated to Melbourne and holds full, unrestricted working rights in Australia.
VEVO verification and visa documentation available upon request.
Personal Information
Title: Medical Interpreter
Work Permit: holds full, unrestricted working rights in Australia
Visa Status: VEVO verification and visa documentation available upon request.
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