Maryam Latefa
Allentown,Pennsylvania
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Parkland SERVE
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted with organizing and restocking the school’s food pantry to support students and families experiencing food insecurity
- Managed inventory and ensured shelves were properly maintained, clean, and fully stocked with essential items
- Collaborated with staff and fellow volunteers to coordinate food drives and distribute donations efficiently
- Promoted a welcoming and respectful environment for all pantry visitors while maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity
- Gained valuable experience in service leadership, logistics, and supporting community-based initiatives
Volunteer
St. Luke's Hospital
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Contributed over 80 hours of volunteer service in a fast-paced medical-surgical (Med-Surg) unit, supporting healthcare staff in delivering high-quality patient care
- Maintained and restocked essential medical supplies and materials to ensure seamless operations and readiness for nursing staff
- Collaborated closely with nurses, Patient Care Assistants (PCAs), and other team members to support daily clinical workflows and patient care needs
- Assisted in non-clinical tasks to enhance patient comfort and unit efficiency, including delivering supplies, transporting items, and providing general unit support
- Trained and mentored newly onboarded volunteers, promoting a smooth transition into hospital protocols and responsibilities
- Demonstrated reliability, strong communication skills, and adaptability while working in a healthcare setting with diverse patient populations
- Reported patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff.
- Adhered to policies and procedures to promote hospital mission and vision.
- Supplied care instructions and educational materials to inform patients of care plan and next steps.
- Restocked supplies and filed paperwork to satisfy department leadership requests.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments to help physician get ready for procedures.
- Conducted inpatient comfort care rounds to promote patient satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Pennsylvania State University
Saucon Valley, PA12-2027
Skills
- Arabic, English, and French Speaker
- CPR certified
Accomplishments
- National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, Social Studies Honor Society
- President of French Honor Society
- PLTW White-Coat Recipient
- High Honor Roll
- AP Scholar with Distinction
- Peer Tutor
- Elementary World Language Education Program teacher
- Sustainability Chair of Student Government Association
- Global Student Organization, Muslim Student Association, STEM Club, Biology Club Member
- Collegiate Research: Obstetric Violence in Women with Disabilities with Dr. Anjdela Kaur and A Literature Review: The Relationship between Happiness and Family Income Over Time in consultation with Dr. Jennifer Parker
- Community Service: Muslim Association of the Lehigh Valley, Syrian Club Food Bank, Islamic Education Center of Pennsylvania
Timeline
Volunteer
Parkland SERVE
01.2023 - 05.2024
Volunteer
St. Luke's Hospital
01.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Pennsylvania State University
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