Katherine Miller
Lititz,PA
Summary
Registered Nurse with a strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability. Skilled in patient education, critical thinking, and communication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, PA
12.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC
12.2023 - 11.2025
- Monitored vital signs and patient conditions, promptly reporting changes to healthcare providers for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding of treatment plans and self-care practices..
- Managed patient assignments ensuring appropriate staffing levels in accordance with census acuity level.
- Served as a preceptor for new graduate nurses, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Student Geriatric Associate
Hospital of University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA, USA
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living
- Promoted independence for geriatric patients
- Helped nurses and certified nursing assistants with their patients
- Communicated with geriatric team about the patients being cared for
Assistant
Weierbach Prosthodontics
Lancaster, PA, USA
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Sanitized rooms, equipment, and waiting room in between patients
- Set rooms up for procedure with proper equipment
- Took temperature and asked COVID-19 related questions prior to patient being admitted to office
- Explained procedures being performed on patients
Administrative Assistant in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA, USA
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Collected data on central lines from PICU floor and codes from all other units
- Input data collected onto a shared excel document for nurse manager to review
- Created binders for incoming orientees for their first days of work
- Completed tasks when asked by nurses and other staff on floor
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA09.2023
Skills
- Physical assessments
- Inotropic medications
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Chart updating
- Patient-centered care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient monitoring
- Telemetry monitoring
- Critical care
- Precepting
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to four patients in an acute care environment.
Activities
Vice President, Drexel Club Lacrosse, Drexel University, 09/18, 6/23 President, Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority, Drexel University, 10/19, 6/23 Member, Gamma Sigma Sigma Service Sorority, Drexel University, 10/19, 6/23 Vice President, Drexel Club Lacrosse, Drexel University, 09/18, 6/23 President, Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority, Drexel University, 10/19, 6/23 Member, Gamma Sigma Sigma Service Sorority, Drexel University, 10/19, 6/23
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, The American Heart Association, 02/28
- Basic Life Support/RQI
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
12.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Duke University Hospital
12.2023 - 11.2025
Student Geriatric Associate
Hospital of University of Pennsylvania
09.2021 - 05.2022
Administrative Assistant in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
09.2019 - 03.2020
Assistant
Weierbach Prosthodontics
06.2019 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Drexel University