Claudia Toussaint
Fort Worth,Texas
Summary
Agile and attentive Haitian-creole/English interpreter capable of interpreting complex language in high-intensity environments. Able to provide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation between multiple speakers. Also delivering sight translations to audiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Interpreter
Translations And Interpretations Network
04.2024 - Current
- Equipped healthcare providers with cultural information to promote appropriate provision of health services.
- Collaborated with the clinical team to ensure seamless patient care, streamlining communication processes, and reducing misunderstandings.
- Developed strategies to perform accurate and consistent translations.
- Converted written materials from one language to another such as books, publications or web pages.
Nursing Assistant
Texas Health Ressources
11.2023 - Current
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Expedited response times to call lights, boosting overall patient satisfaction levels during their stay at the facility.
Interpreter
JPS Hospital Network
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Developed strategies to perform accurate and consistent translations.
- Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX07.2024
Skills
- Medical terminology
- Cultural expertise
- Good listener
- HIPAA Compliance
- Heart saver First Aid CPR AED
- Resident Care Partner
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Certified Medical Interpreter
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Medical Interpreter
Translations And Interpretations Network
04.2024 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Texas Health Ressources
11.2023 - Current
Interpreter
JPS Hospital Network
03.2020 - 03.2022
Associate of Arts -
Tarrant County College District
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