Katherine Russell
Summary
Energetic and resilient Shenandoah University Physician Assistant applicant pursuing a residency in Emergency Medicine, bringing five years as a certified EMT-B and hands-on ER tech experience at the fourth-busiest ER in the U.S. Comfortable managing high-acuity, high-volume shifts, I have developed rapid assessment skills, procedural competency including IV access, stat EKGs, wound management, splinting, and basic airway support. I have calmly communicated patient care with multidisciplinary teams in both rural and urban medical settings. I excel at triage, patient stabilization, and time-sensitive decisions, and I am committed to patient-centered care, continuous learning, and quality improvement. I seek an EM residency where I can expand my critical-care skills, contribute effectively in fast-paced settings, and grow into aa assertive, evidence-based emergency clinician.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Key Holder and Sales Associate
Runner's Retreat
Winchester
08.2025 - Current
Evaluated customer gait to recommend optimal footwear for injury prevention.
Managed daily store operations, including restocking inventory and maintaining cleanliness.
Independently opened and closed downtown store, ensuring security and readiness for customers.
EMT-B
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Fairfax
08.2023 - 05.2024
Assisted in responding to trauma, heart, and stroke alerts while performing EKGs and gaining IV access.
Supported patient care for over 300 daily ER visits by facilitating transport, bed changes, and comfort measures.
Collaborated with nurses and physicians to triage and prioritize patient needs in a fast-paced environment.
Patient Care Technician
LewisGale Hospital Montgomery
Blacksburg
08.2021 - 05.2023
Monitored patient condition in a fast-paced emergency department, providing compassionate bedside care.
Assisted in emergency response interventions, facilitating patient stabilization and enhancing safety during critical situations.
Conducted diagnostic procedures, including EKG acquisition and venipuncture, to expedite patient assessment and improve care timelines.
Collected and processed laboratory specimens, ensuring accurate diagnostic testing of blood and urine samples to support effective treatment decisions.
Educated patients and families on health conditions and treatment plans to enhance health literacy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Neuroscience
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Blacksburg, VA05-2023
Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) -
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA06-2026
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Venipuncture
- EKG acquisition
- IV access
- Compassionate care
- Leadership
- Excellent interpersonal communication
- Customer service
- Adaptability to change
- Wound care management
- Emergency response
- Emergency patient triage
- Airway management
- Emergency management
Affiliations
- Volunteer, Loudoun County Fire & Rescue, 2018-2021
- Volunteer, Blacksburg Rescue Squad, 2020-2023
Clinical Rotations
- Women's Health: Capital Women's Care at INOVA Loudoun in Leesburg, VA
- Emergency Medicine: INOVA Fairfax Adult ED in Falls Church, VA
- Family Medicine: Meritus Walnut St in Hagerstown, MD
- Pediatrics: Khan Pediatrics in Ashburn, VA
- Internal Medicine: INOVA Loudoun Intermediate Care Unit
- Surgery: Blue Ridge Surgical Clinic in Winchester, VA
- Elective: Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery at INOVA Fairfax in Falls Church, VA
Leadership
- Class Historian of Shenandoah Physician Assistant Student Society, 2024- Present
- Attendant in Charge of BLS Unit for Blacksburg Rescue Squad, 2021-2023
Accomplishments
- Three Cross Country State Championships at Tuscarora High School, 2015, 2017, 2018
- Raised one thousand dollars for St. Jude Running the Rock n' Roll Half Marathon
Timeline
Assistant Key Holder and Sales Associate
Runner's Retreat
08.2025 - Current
EMT-B
Inova Fairfax Hospital
08.2023 - 05.2024
Patient Care Technician
LewisGale Hospital Montgomery
08.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Neuroscience
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) -
Shenandoah University