Rochelle Gourzong
Orlando
Summary
Results-driven professional with deep expertise in field, adept at delivering high-quality outcomes. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliable performance amid changing needs. Proficient in critical analysis and problem-solving, with reputation for integrity and consistency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow Physician
Nemours Children's Hospital
Orlando, FL, USA
07.2024 - Current
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in pediatric care and clinical procedures.
- Facilitated training sessions focused on the latest advancements in pediatric healthcare technologies.
- Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
- Collaborated with team to optimize workflow and achieve objectives.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Collaborated with specialists to coordinate complex care for children with chronic illnesses and disabilities.
- Collaborated with consulting physicians regarding care of patients.
- Developed strong rapport with colleagues and staff members, promoting teamwork within the workplace environment.
- Implemented evidence-based practices into daily work routine, enhancing overall effectiveness of clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive patient care and successful recovery.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated emergency and chronic medical conditions.
- Provided culturally sensitive care for diverse patient populations, addressing unique healthcare concerns based on cultural background or beliefs.
- Promoted preventive healthcare practices among patients, reducing the overall burden of chronic diseases.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively during emergency procedures, providing life-saving interventions when needed.
- Maintained compassionate bedside manner while communicating diagnoses and treatments with patients and their families.
- Supervised physicians, mid-level practitioners and other health care providers and coordinated work.
- Advised patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene and disease prevention.
- Prescribed medications and therapies to improve patients' health and well-being.
Pediatric Resident Physician, Department of Pediatrics
Maimonides Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY, USA
06.2021 - 06.2024
Teaching Fellow, Department of Anatomical Sciences
St. George’s University
St. George, Grenada
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Preparing and facilitating small group in the areas of Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Histology, Immunology, Microbiology, Behavioral Sciences, Bioethics and Neuroscience.
- Provides an overview in Basic Medical principles and Imaging techniques
- Facilitating Simulation lab sessions for Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Medicine students in high fidelity labs
- Conducting review sessions on lecture and lab sessions
- Conducting ITI lecture sessions to work with students with learning disabilities and individuals require more in-depth analysis in their medical education
- Assisting in Health Fairs
- Execute Focused Physical Examination and Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) in the areas of Anatomy, Physiology and Neurosciences
- Participate in focused ultrasound techniques
- Proctoring of School of Medicine exams
- BPM 1 Oversight Coordinator: Mediator function to bridge the gap between Clinical Tutors and Department chair.
Human Resources Coordinator
Secrets Resorts & Spa
Montego Bay, Jamaica
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Coordinated recruitment and selection – coordinated job fairs with outside entities to enhance candidate pool; in addition to interviewing suitable candidates
- Formulated and implemented company insurance – integral part of enrolling and maintaining life, health and personal accident insurance for approximately 1000 employees.
- Spearheaded employee benefits – coordinated quarterly and yearly employee awards; distributed and maintained locker rooms and maintained salary documentation and market survey
- Supervised Human Resources employees and work in the capacity of Assistant Human Resources Director as required.
- Administered offer letters and guided the expatriate hire process. Also worked to expand background checks for key financial positions
Payroll Clerk/Senior Payroll Clerk
The Tryall Club
Hanover, Jamaica
01.2001 - 01.2009
- Supervised weekly and monthly payroll – ensured line and managerial employees were paid
- Formulated tax deductions to file with government.
- Prepared cash reconciliations for Income Auditor.
Education
Masters - Public Health
St. George’s University
St. George, Grenada01-2021
Doctor of Medicine degree - undefined
St. George’s University School of Medicine
St. George, Grenada05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Management Studies (Major in Human Resources)
Northern Caribbean University
Montego Bay, Jamaica01-2011
Skills
- Strategic thinking
- Classroom leadership
- Professionalism
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Professional ethics
- Task prioritization
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved deficiency in ultrasound which led to implementing Ultrasound curriculum for fellows, residents, medical students and attendings.
Affiliations
2021-present American Academy of Pediatrics, Member: Residents and Fellowship Trainees
Certification
- 2025 Academy for Emerging Leaders in Patient Safety – Maryland
- 2020 University Teaching: Facilitating Engagement in Small Groups Online
- 2020 Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Program
- Biomedical Research for basic sciences
- Ethical principles of research- IRB regulation, Informed Consent, & protocols for research in pediatric population
- 2020 AAMC- Certificate in Navigating a Foodborne outbreak: Preparation for interpersonal practice
- 2020 World Health Organization: Occupational Health and Safety for Health workers in the context of COVID 19
- 2020 World Health Organization: - Infection Prevention & Control for COVID 19 virus
- 2020 World Health Organization: - Emerging respiratory viruses: methods for detection, prevention, response and control
- 2019 Point of Care Ultrasound with FAST
- 2028 Basic Life Support
- 2026 Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- 2027 Advanced trauma Life support
- 2028 Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- 2027 Neonatal Advanced Life support
- 2024 ABP Board Certified Pediatrician
- 2028 Florida Medical License
- 2027 DEA License
- 2022 USMLE step 3: Pass
- 2018 USMLE Step 2 CK: Pass
- 2018 USMLE Step 2 CS: Pass
- 2017 USMLE Step 1: Pass
Languages
English, Proficiency Level: Advance
Spanish, Proficiency Level: Basic
Interests
Reading- non-fiction and self-help, Dancing, Performing Arts and Cooking
Timeline
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow Physician
Nemours Children's Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Pediatric Resident Physician, Department of Pediatrics
Maimonides Medical Center
06.2021 - 06.2024
Teaching Fellow, Department of Anatomical Sciences
St. George’s University
06.2019 - 06.2021
Human Resources Coordinator
Secrets Resorts & Spa
01.2010 - 01.2014
Payroll Clerk/Senior Payroll Clerk
The Tryall Club
01.2001 - 01.2009
Doctor of Medicine degree - undefined
St. George’s University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Management Studies (Major in Human Resources)
Northern Caribbean University
Masters - Public Health
St. George’s University
Honors and Awards
2009 President’s Award for Excellence, Northern Caribbean University
Presentations
- 2026 IO Placement – Osceola EMS Paramedics
- 2025-2026 Monthly Reflect & Learn (M&M)
- 2025-present Simulation case presentations -Residents and Nurses
- 2025 Development of Ultrasound Curriculum for Pediatric Residents and Fellows
- July 2025 -Jun3 2026
- 2025 Symposium by the Sea – Lumbar Puncture Series Pediatric Emergency Medicine Tract Faculty
- PGY-1
- 2021 Morning report presentation -Periorbital and Orbital cellulitis
- 2022 Journal club: Identification of children at very low risk of clinically-important brain injuries after head trauma: a prospective cohort study
- PGY-2
- 2022 Community Health – Liaison with the Coney Island Food pantry
- 2022 Community Health - Early intervention and the role of Pediatricians
- 2023 Lecture – ESBL Bacteremia, A case report
- 2023 Lecture – Infectious causes of desquamating rashes
- 2023 Lecture – Pediatric Diaper rashes
- 2023 Lecture – Nephrolithiasis and effects on Urosepsis
- 2023 I.S. 30 The Mary White Ovington School Lecture: Path to becoming a doctor and other medical careers
- 2023 Adolescence Lecture – Sexual Abuse in Adolescence and the long-term effects
- 2023 Windshield survey – Community mapping of East Flatbush