My journey to medicine

Fun fact: This is a picture of where I grew up in Venezuela

RESUME

MARIA MERCEDES CORREDOR DIAZ

mechecorredor97@gmail.com | (305)-988-1066

Education

Florida International University           Sept 2022- April 2024

  • Bachelors of Science in Biology and Natural and Applied Sciences

  • On track to graduate April 2024

  • Completed five upper-level biology laboratory courses, gaining hands-on experience in experimental techniques, data analysis, and laboratory safety protocols.

Miami Dade College| Doral, FL         Jan 2020 - Aug 2022

  • Associate in Arts. Majored in Biology, minor in pre-health. 

  • Dean’s list. Phi Theta Kappa member since 2020. 

  • Leadership: President of the Forensics Society. Vice-president of the Tri-Beta Honors Society. 

  • Awards: 27 medals in Forensics including 4 state championships and a Bronze Medal at Phi Rho Pi National NPDA Debate tournament 2021. FCSAA Student of the month April 2021. FCSAA All-Academic Team. 2021-2022 Outstanding Student in Speech at MDC.  

Miami International Training Institute | Doral, FL                       Sep 2020 - Nov 2020

  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician (PH1) 

Central University of Venezuela | Caracas, Venezuela       Jan 2016 - June 2019

  • Completed 3 years in Jose Maria Vargas Medical School. 

  • Volunteer work in Venezuelan Red Cross. 

  • Certification: First Aid Certification. Phlebotomy Certification. 

Work Experience               

Scrivas | Medical Scribe | Miami, Fl             November, 2023 - Present

  • Assisted lung transplant surgeons during patient encounters, surgeries, and procedures.

  • Documented detailed medical histories, physical examinations, and treatment plans in real-time.

  • Transcribed dictations, operative notes, and other medical documents accurately and efficiently.

  • Coordinated with other members of the healthcare team to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.

  • Maintained confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding patient information.

  • Managed electronic health records (EHR) systems and input data with precision.

  • Provided administrative support to the transplant team as needed.

  • Participated in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance scribing skills and knowledge of lung transplantation procedures.

Construsolution LLC | Production Manager| Doral, FL           May 2021 –Present

  • Establishing and maintaining balance between increased productivity and reduced costs of manufacturing operations.

  • Purchasing and inventory control. Coding and applying new part numbers and standard operating procedures to increase efficiency.

  • Office manager and supervisor of staff and warehouse. 

JDL Industries | Accounts Receivable | Doral, FL                                   Aug 2020- May 2021

  • Collect payments from customers and accurately record them into the system. Update customer accounts based on payment and contact information. Arranging payment plans with customers. Receiving inventory and maintaining bookkeeping databases and spreadsheets.

JDL Industries | Purchasing Agent | Doral, FL               August 2019 – Aug 2020

  • Manage inventory control for the company, locating suppliers, researching goods, services and processing purchasing orders. 

  • Customer service and front desk duties. Sales and marketing. 


Extra-Curricular Achievements

World United Debating Championship | The Hague, Netherlands & Mexico City, Mexico   December 2017, December 2018

  • International Representative for the Central University of Venezuela, Faculty of Medicine; in a world wide debate tournament. 

Florida Intercollegiate Forensics Association | Florida, US.                                       April 2022

  • State Champion for Persuasive Speaking, IPDA, NPDA and speaker awards.   

  • Represented Florida on the Interstate Oratory Association Contest in Indianapolis, April 2022. 

Gotas de Luz | Miranda, Venezuela                                       April 2018-Present 

Co-founder and Treasurer of this non profit organization.

  • Co-founded non-profit organization to feed the less fortunate in Venezuela. Currently acting as treasurer.

    Honors

    Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society

    National Society of Leadership and Success.

    Goldwater Scholar 2023

    Research

  • Apoptosis, Necrosis and Necroptosis. Paper and Poster session presented at: Universidad Central de Venezuela, Cellular Biology Laboratory, 2018 Science Fair. 2018, January 23. Caracas, Venezuela.

  • Mendez AL and Corredor MM. 2022. Jules Henri Poincare (1854-1912), the poet of the infinite. 110th anniversary of the death of the last great universalist. Polygon, 15(1): 1-10

  • Decreasing catalytic activity of Beta-glucosidase by introduction of N220P mutation. Poster session presented at: Final presentation Build Your Own Mutant Fall 2022. December 2022. Miami FL.

    Additional Skills and Interests

    Languages: English (Funtionally Native), Spanish (Native)

    Professional cook degree from Culinary Arts School “Capo Cucina”, Caracas, Venezuela.

    Proficient in basic laboratory techniques, including pipetting, centrifugation, and solution preparation.

    Experienced in working with laboratory equipment such as microscopes, spectrophotometers, and PCR machines.

    Knowledgeable about laboratory safety procedures and protocols.

    Skilled in data collection, analysis, and interpretation in a laboratory setting.