Maria Farooq
London,ON
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President University Affairs
University Students' Council (USC)
London, ON
03.2023 - Current
- Western's menstrual equity program- focused on providing students with free menstrual products across campus with a budget of $800,000.
- Lead all internal advocacy to the university administration in order to develop evidence-informed positions on issues affecting students that are governed by university policies and programs.
- Executed equity-based advocacy which included awareness campaigns and policy writing. Topics focused on LGBTQ+ issues, Anti-Black Racism, Sustainability and Mental Health Awareness.
Barista & Bagel Maker
The Spoke and Rim
London, ON
08.2019 - 04.2023
- Working part-time during the school year as a barista and bagel/sandwich maker in a fast-paced customer service environment under University Students' Council (USC) at Western University
- Following safety protocols and proper food handling.
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
Research Student
London Health Science Centre
London, ON
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Data entry on neuromuscular diseases such as Myasthenia Graves and CIDP
- Interacting with patients in a clinical setting to check on the progress of the disease and updating with tests for muscular function
Student PSW
London Health Science Centre
London, ON
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Nursing student supporting the dynamic PSW Resource team on the Multi-Organ Transplant Unit
- Working under the direction of a supervisor (e.g RN or RPN) and gaining hands on patient care, insight into the bedside nursing environment and further exposure to LHSC
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western University
London, ON06-2023
High School Diploma -
St. Andre Bessette Secondary School
London, ON06-2019
Accomplishments
Dean's Honor List
Issued by Western University · 2019-2023
- Full-time students earned an average of 80% or more with no failed courses
Nursing Student of the Month
Feb 2022
- Recognize exceptional nursing students who make a difference in their community.
Western Scholarship of Excellence
Issued by Western University · Sep 2019
- $2,000 value
- Received for notable secondary academic achievements
Affiliations
Nursing Research Intern at Aga Khan University
Feb 2022 - Sept 2022
- Through AKU's Virtual Internship Programme I was able to work with my mentor on research and manuscripts for violence against women and learn about the research being conducted on vulnerable groups across the world. Manuscript submitted to BMJ Public Health "Community's Awareness and Perceptions around Sexual and Reproductive Health in Chitral, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Sindh, Pakistan"
Observership at Medicentre Family Care Clinic
May 2018 - Jan 2020
- Shadowing a pediatrician and learning about different symptoms, common diagnosis and making patients feel welcomed and safe.
Student Volunteer at Robarts Research Institute
Oct 2018 - Jan 2020
- Volunteering at Terry Peter's VASST Imaging Lab where I am managed a neonatal mitral valve project and am involved with other research projects in the lab
- Maintained accurate records and data entry for tracking volunteer hours and progress.
- Provided support and assistance with additional tasks and special projects.
Office and Medical Assistant
July 2017 - Sept 2019
- Volunteered in a medical clinic for one month and learned the following skills; writing checks, faxing and photocopying, testing urine samples, calling patients into rooms & over the phone, cleaning tools, labeling & delivering labs, putting away & finding files, using the weight machine to find out BMI, height and weight, writing out appointments and gaining the trustful communication skill between patients.
Volunteer at University Hospital - Western
July 2017 - Feb 2019
- Dietary and Stroke Clinical trial shifts; where I get to interact with patients to help them fill out food menus and got an insight on leading trials.
Activities and Societies
- LAMP 1.0, Welcome Team Volunteer, Women in Science - VP External events, Peer Guide Peer Support Volunteer, USC NUrsing Councillor and Western-Fanshawe Nursing student Association - Interprofessional Affairs
Hospital Placements - Student Nurse
- Sept 2022 - April 2023 : Victoria Hospital & Children's Hospital - B6100 Inpatient Paediatric
- Jan 2022 - Feb 2022 : Parkwood Institue - G4 Rehab
- Sept 2021 - Dec 2021 : Tilsonburg Memorial Hospital - Med/Surg/ER
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Vice President University Affairs
University Students' Council (USC)
03.2023 - Current
Research Student
London Health Science Centre
05.2022 - 09.2022
Student PSW
London Health Science Centre
05.2021 - 09.2021
Barista & Bagel Maker
The Spoke and Rim
08.2019 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western University
High School Diploma -
St. Andre Bessette Secondary School
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