Kathleen Ransom
Translator
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced English/Portuguese translator offering expertise in reviewing, proofreading and translating documents for educational and business use. Attentive to details in original documents and thorough in proofreading finished work.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Portuguese - English Translator
Free Lance
Houston , TX
06.2018 - Current
- Edited and proofread text to accurately reflect English language.
- Translated research materials from Portuguese to English.
- Completed translations of educational documents with correct words and phrasing to meet required standards.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Reggie White Medical
Memphis, TN
05.2012 - 12.2016
- Managed the care of patients with pulmonary disorders
- Responsibilities included: utilization of respiratory care processes to coordinate and apply plan of care with an interdisciplinary team according to prescribed therapeutic procedures
- Responsible for supervising a team of respiratory care practitioners
- Responsibilities included: Orientation of new respiratory therapists, coordination of staff scheduling, workload and continuing education.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Methodist North Hospital
Memphis, TN
04.2012 - 07.2016
- Managed all facets of advanced patient respiratory care utilizing critical skills to make individual and consultative decisions based on medical orders regarding patient care
- Responsibilities included: artificial airway and mechanical ventilation management; administration of oxygen, patient and family education on disease management techniques and procedures
- Espiratory Therapy Department Educator
- Managed clinical audits for regulatory compliance and ensured all internal operational procedures were in accordance with federal, and state standards
- Provided clinical training and continuing education for the respiratory therapy staff.
Exercise Specialist
Measured Health
Memphis, TN
07.2003 - 11.2005
- Manage the mobile cardiopulmonary program, including the oversight of systems and procedures, testing and troubleshooting of equipment
- Provided advanced training of cardiopulmonary technicians.
Laboratory and Research Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
09.2001 - 05.2003
Hospital Volunteer
Erasto Gaertner
02.1999 - 12.1999
- Stocking shelves, cleaning toys, planning and implementing activities with patients and family, and answering calls
- Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Management
Christian Brothers University
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
Master of Science - undefined
University of Memphis
Bachelor of Science - undefined
University Tuiuti of Parana
Skills
Proofreading skills
Document review
Self-Motivated
Analytical and Critical Thinking
MS Office
Physical assessments
Diagnostic tools
Patient and family advocacy
Affiliations
AARC RESPIRATORY
American Association of Respiratory Care
Publications
Relationship Between Summary Knowledge of Results and Error Estimation in Learning a Force Production Task. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 2003 June; 25 (Supplement) S61
Book author: Chapter 16 titled "Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Respiratory Care: Tracheostomy in the ICU" MANAGING THE DIFFICULT AIRWAY: A Handbook for Surgeons. Published by JP Medical Publishers 2015.
Timeline
Portuguese - English Translator
Free Lance
06.2018 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Reggie White Medical
05.2012 - 12.2016
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Methodist North Hospital
04.2012 - 07.2016
Exercise Specialist
Measured Health
07.2003 - 11.2005
Laboratory and Research Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Memphis
09.2001 - 05.2003
Hospital Volunteer
Erasto Gaertner
02.1999 - 12.1999
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Management
Christian Brothers University
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
Master of Science - undefined
University of Memphis
Bachelor of Science - undefined
University Tuiuti of Parana