Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Research
Affiliations
Certification
Languages
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Gabriel Correa

Summary

Focused General Surgery Resident with 3 years of experience performing variety of surgical procedures such as appendectomy and thyroidectomies. Detail-oriented individual with thorough knowledge of modern surgical practices. Committed to improving patient quality of life by carrying out standard surgical procedures and appropriate follow-ups.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Heart Monitor Technician

Memorial Regional Hospital
06.2014 - 08.2016
  • Enhanced patient safety by accurately interpreting cardiac rhythms and identifying abnormalities.
  • Improved communication among healthcare team members by consistently updating patient records with pertinent cardiac information.
  • Increased efficiency in the monitoring process by maintaining and troubleshooting telemetry equipment, ensuring uninterrupted data collection.

Patient Transporter

Memorial Regional Hospital
08.2012 - 06.2014
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and timely transportation.
  • Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.
  • Responded to various emergency codes in the hospital and aided the rapid response team in transporting patients to the operating room, the intensive care unit, and the cardiac catheterization lab.
  • Maintained cleanliness of transport equipment to minimize infection risk for patients and staff.

Research Assistant

Comparative Immunology Laboratory, FIU
05.2008 - 08.2012
  • Completion of Honors Thesis; ASPECTS OF ALLOGENEIC MEMORY IN THE GORGONIAN CORAL, SWIFTIA EXSSERTA
  • Coauthored presentation for the 12th congress of the international society of the developmental and comparative immunologists (ISDCI); Adaptive Immunity in Coral: A Question of Memory
  • Managed laboratory equipment and resources, ensuring proper maintenance and optimal functionality.
  • Presented research findings at conferences, contributing to the advancement of the field.

Catering Supervisor

Panther Catering, Aramark Higher Education
06.2008 - 07.2012
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing exceptional catering services for various events, including events for the university president of the university and foreign delegations.
  • Managed a team of catering staff members, ensuring proper training and adherence to company standards for quality service.

Project Management, Assistant Supervisor

Public Safety Aid Program (PSA), FIU
01.2006 - 05.2008
  • Coordinated and supervised the safe transport of students and faculty with injuries and disabilities on campus
  • Assisted with supervision of the expansion of the program through a $25,000 grant from the Student Government Association (SGA)
  • Managed and scheduled a workforce that started with 10 employees and expanded to 70 employees.

Governing Council Member: Films Chair

Student Programming Council (SPC), FIU
01.2005 - 05.2007
  • Planned and executed entertaining and education events for a population of over 40,000 students.
  • Coordinated a group of 25 committee members.
  • Enhanced leadership and programming skills by attending the National Association for Campus Activities Conference (NACA).

Education

General Surgery Residency -

Memorial Healthcare System
Pembroke Pines, FL
01.2024

M.D. -

Florida International University, HWCOM
Miami, FL
05.2020

M.S. Biomedical Sciences -

Barry University
Miami, FL
07.2015

B.S. Biological Sciences with Honors -

Florida International University
Miami, FL
12.2010

Skills

  • Patient Assessment
  • Clinical Judgment
  • Medical Documentation
  • Surgical Techniques
  • Postoperative Care
  • Wound management

Research

Published:

  • Aitken GL, Correa G, Samuels S, Gannon CJ, Llaguna OH. Assessment of Textbook Oncologic Outcomes Following Modified Radical Mastectomy for Breast Cancer. J Surg Res. 2022 Sep;277:17-26. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2022.03.018. Epub 2022 Apr 19. PMID: 35453053.

Presentation:

  • Golding, A., Correa, G., Sheker, E. V., Jiang, R., Hao, Y., Liu, Y., Bimston, D. (2023). OR32-03 mRNA Expression Based Tumor Behavior Prediction Models In Thyroid Nodules. Journal of the Endocrine Society, 7(Supplement_1), bvad114-2058.
  • Bigger, C.H. & Correa, G.J.,"Adaptive Immunity in Coral: A Question of Memory?" Podium presentation, 2012, 12th congress of the international society of the developmental and comparative immunologists (ISDCI).



Affiliations

  • American College of Surgeons Member

Certification

  • Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS)
  • Fundamental Use of Surgical Energy (FUSE)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Heart Monitor Technician

Memorial Regional Hospital
06.2014 - 08.2016

Patient Transporter

Memorial Regional Hospital
08.2012 - 06.2014

Catering Supervisor

Panther Catering, Aramark Higher Education
06.2008 - 07.2012

Research Assistant

Comparative Immunology Laboratory, FIU
05.2008 - 08.2012

Project Management, Assistant Supervisor

Public Safety Aid Program (PSA), FIU
01.2006 - 05.2008

Governing Council Member: Films Chair

Student Programming Council (SPC), FIU
01.2005 - 05.2007

General Surgery Residency -

Memorial Healthcare System

M.D. -

Florida International University, HWCOM

M.S. Biomedical Sciences -

Barry University

B.S. Biological Sciences with Honors -

Florida International University
Gabriel Correa