Samatha Hefner
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Biomedical engineering student at Georgia Tech with clinical, research, and leadership experience. Proficient in data analysis, experimental design, and technical documentation. Demonstrated expertise in healthcare technologies through research and patient-facing roles.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Intern
Good Samaritan Health Center
Atlanta, GA
05.2026 - Current
- Executed clinical support activities, including vital signs collection, EKG administration, and phlebotomy.
- Adhered to standardized medical procedures to ensure accuracy and patient safety.
- Coordinated patient care activities while facilitating workflow management for providers.
- Utilized AthenaOne electronic medical record software for documenting patient information and care activities.
Executive Vice President
Georgia Tech Collegiate Panhellenic Council
Atlanta, Georgia
12.2025 - Current
- Directed operational initiatives across multi-chapter organization to ensure strategic objectives were effectively implemented.
- Managed policy review processes, ensuring thorough accountability for organizational documentation.
- Coordinated large-scale projects to enhance collaboration among diverse stakeholder groups.
Undergraduate Researcher
Diabetes and Chronic Disease Systems VIP Program
Atlanta, GA
01.2024 - 05.2026
- Conducted research on chronic disease progression, treatment outcomes, and patient management strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of undergraduate researchers, graduate students, and faculty members.
- Analyzed clinical and literature-based data to investigate disease comorbidities and treatment effectiveness.
- Documented research findings to support the development of long-term healthcare solutions.
Engineering Project
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Collaborated on semester-long project to identify healthcare issues and develop prototype solutions.
- Conducted user-needs assessments through design research and iterative problem-solving methods.
- Applied engineering design principles to evaluate feasibility, functionality, and implementation potential.
Patient Advisory Council Member
ImproveCareNow
12.2021 - 12.2025
- Presented patient-centered healthcare initiatives at a national conference, influencing healthcare professionals and families on best practices.
- Created online content that provided valuable support and information to over 500 families.
- Developed educational resources to empower pediatric inflammatory bowel disease patients and families with essential knowledge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA06-2026
Skills
Statistical Analysis Data Visualization
Experimental Design
Product Testing Evaluation
Signal processing
Matlab
Autodesk Fusion 360
Microsoft 365
VPython Glowscript
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Medical Intern
Good Samaritan Health Center
05.2026 - Current
Executive Vice President
Georgia Tech Collegiate Panhellenic Council
12.2025 - Current
Engineering Project
Georgia Institute of Technology
08.2025 - 12.2025
Undergraduate Researcher
Diabetes and Chronic Disease Systems VIP Program
01.2024 - 05.2026
Patient Advisory Council Member
ImproveCareNow
12.2021 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology