Latifah Audra Safiei
San Diego,CA
Summary
Motivated healthcare student with over four years of experience in clinical assistance, ocean safety, and diversity advocacy. Practical experience in various medical and wellness roles, underscores my commitment to the health field. My unique blend of skills in emergency response, patient care, and program coordination, along with my dedication to diversity and inclusion, makes me a valuable asset to any healthcare team. I am seeking admission to a Physician Assistant program and a position as a Navy Medical Officer to advance my proficiencies and contribute my diverse skill set while making a significant impact in promoting health, safety, and cultural competence in healthcare settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wellness Assistant
Prevent Medical Solutions LLC
Bloomington, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Supported emergency physicians, nurses, and EMTs and provided basic first aid to 500+ individuals at music festivals
- Triaged over 1,500 patients, and assisted in over 500 emergency cases.
- Assisted in obtaining patient history and monitored vitals for over 500 patients
- Provided assistance to Emergency responders during spine MOI transportation of conscious and unconscious patients.
Surf Instructor
University of California San Diego Recreation
La Jolla, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Conducted safety briefings and maintained up-to-date safety certifications to teach over 300 surf students
- Administered first aid for sting ray injuries, cuts, and bruises, ensuring a 99% safety record
- Collaborated risk assessment and mitigation with lifeguards and upper management, reducing incidents by 20%.
Lead Ocean Safety Instructor
Paddle For Peace
San Diego
06.2021 - Current
- Created safety materials to establish comprehensive safety protocol, resulting in a 50% decrease in incident rates
- Collaborated in educational outreach to 3 diverse inner-city schools reaching over 450 students.
- Participated in 3 press releases, 2 podcasts and more than 5 guest panels.
Program Coordinator
University of California San Diego Black Like Water (Muir College Program)
La Jolla, CA
08.2021 - 03.2024
- Annually facilitated a weeklong surf camp for 34 university-affiliated students, faculty, and staff
- Managed day-to-day logistics and process improvement, increasing program efficiency by 20%
- Secured approximately $50,000 in funding through strategic partnerships and grants.
General Member Volunteer
UCSD Flying Samaritans
Baja California, Mexico
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Efficiently managed patient flow for a caseload of over 100 patients.
- Collaborated with Spanish volunteer team in Spanish-speaking environments, enhancing patient satisfaction by 30%
- Acquired knowledge of the importance of cultural competency in healthcare
Operating Room Assistant
Modern Aesthetics Plastic Surgery
Newtown, PA
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted in 1000+ invasive and non-invasive cosmetic procedures
- Monitored patient vitals and supported pre- and post- operative care for over 1000 patients.
- Scrubbed in to assist with successful completions of 2 facelifts, 1 tummy tuck, and 2 full mommy makeovers.
Medical Receptionist
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Managed front desk administration, including phone, scheduling, and email management
- Supported nurses by triaging and rooming patients
- Increased patient satisfaction and waiting experience by 62%
Self-Employed CEO
L.A Seay Beauty
Palm City, FL
01.2017 - 10.2019
- Traveled to provided hair, makeup, facial, and nail services to a diverse clientele
- Managed calendar, scheduled client appointments, and maintained private contracts as well as mobile equipment
- Key hair and makeup artist for 3 TV networks, 5 modeling agencies, and over 50 high-profile engagements.
Designer 1 Cosmetologist
Ulta Beauty
Stuart, FL
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Performed hair and makeup services, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction
- Managed client schedules and achieved weekly sales goals.
Hairdresser/Cosmetologist
The Victorian Salon and Spa
Stuart, FL
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Learned the art of effective listening and executing a plan of action through client consultations with 95% client satisfaction
- Performed hair services and maintained client booking needs, consistently meeting sales targets.
ATM Teller
First Commonwealth Bank
Columbus, OH
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Performed ATM transactions and assisted with client transactions, ensuring accuracy.
Preschool Teacher
KinderCare
Columbus, OH
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Managed morning check-ins and led classroom activities, and participated in parent/teacher conferences.
Cashier Clerk
Walmart Super Center
Columbus, OH
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Assisted customers with grocery checkouts, ensuring customer satisfaction.
Education
San Diego Mesa College
02.2024
Bachelor of Global Health -
University of California San Diego (UC San Diego)
Associate of General Science -
Santa Monica College
Riverside City College
Columbus State Community College
St. Petersburg College
Skills
- Patient triage
- Vitals monitoring
- First aid
- Narcan administration
- Wound care
- Pre- and post-op care
- Proficient in electronic health records (EHR)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Fluent in English
- Conversational in Spanish
- Strong interpersonal and written communication
- Program coordination
- Team management
- Process improvement
- Risk assessment
- Front desk administration
- Client scheduling
- Conflict resolution
- Sales and customer satisfaction
- BLS
- CPR
- AED
- Wilderness First Responder
- Surf Therapy
- USLA
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Program implementation
- Attention to Detail
- Needs Assessment
- Effective Communication
- Courteous and Professional
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
- American Red Cross Adult Pediatric First Aid/BLS/CPR/AED, 02/2023 - 2025
- Cosmetology, 2013 - 2025
- Facial Specialist, 2018 - 2025
- Wilderness First Responder (WFR), 06/2023 - 06/2026
- Surf Therapy for Trauma Recovery, 04/2023
- BWRAG Surf Responder, 11/2021
- United States Lifesaving Association (USLA), 04/2023 - 2025
Leadership Experience
- Women in STEM (WiSTEM), Santa Monica College, President, 2019-2020
- UC San Diego’s Black Like Water, Program Coordinator, 2021-2023
- Paddle For Peace, Ocean Safety Lead, 2023-Present
Posterpresentation
Ballona Creek Wetlands Micro Plastics, 2020
Awards
- Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), 06/2019
- SMC Dean’s Honor List, 06/2019
- UCSD Chancellor’s Associate’s Scholarship, 05/2020
- LACCW Resilience Scholarship, 02/2021
- UCSD UJIMA Black History Month Scholarship, 02/2021
- UCSD TRELS Scholarship, 06/2022
Volunteer Experience
- BridgePoint Church’s Marvelous Makeovers partnership with St. Vincent DePaul Homeless Shelters, Key Hair and Makeup Artist, 2013-2018
- Provided hair and makeup services to homeless individuals, enhancing their self-esteem and confidence., Coordinated with shelter staff to schedule and manage makeover events, positively impacting over 100 individuals.
- Paddle For Peace, Volunteer, 04/2023 - Present
- Assisted in organizing events promoting diversity, inclusion and overall wellbeing through costal and water activities.
- Served as a safety lead, ensuring participant safety during water activities.
- Helped raise safety awareness and program mission in inner city classrooms, TV appearances, podcast appearances and speaker panels. Also contributing to a 5% increase in donations.
Affiliations
- Surfing
- Running
- Hanohano Outrigger Canoeing
- Gardening
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Wellness Assistant
Prevent Medical Solutions LLC
10.2022 - Current
Surf Instructor
University of California San Diego Recreation
05.2022 - Current
General Member Volunteer
UCSD Flying Samaritans
09.2021 - 12.2023
Program Coordinator
University of California San Diego Black Like Water (Muir College Program)
08.2021 - 03.2024
Lead Ocean Safety Instructor
Paddle For Peace
06.2021 - Current
Operating Room Assistant
Modern Aesthetics Plastic Surgery
06.2021 - 08.2022
Medical Receptionist
Santa Monica College
05.2019 - 07.2020
Self-Employed CEO
L.A Seay Beauty
01.2017 - 10.2019
Designer 1 Cosmetologist
Ulta Beauty
01.2015 - 01.2016
Hairdresser/Cosmetologist
The Victorian Salon and Spa
01.2013 - 01.2015
ATM Teller
First Commonwealth Bank
01.2011 - 01.2012
Preschool Teacher
KinderCare
01.2010 - 01.2011
Cashier Clerk
Walmart Super Center
01.2009 - 01.2010
San Diego Mesa College
Bachelor of Global Health -
University of California San Diego (UC San Diego)
Associate of General Science -
Santa Monica College
Riverside City College
Columbus State Community College
St. Petersburg College