Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Supplementary Experience
References
Timeline
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Kayla Miller

Otsego,MN

Summary

Highly skilled and compassionate physician assistant with 3.5 years of experience providing exceptional care in the general surgery setting. Proficient in assisting with a wide range of surgical procedures, including laparoscopic, robotic and open surgeries. Expertise in perioperative care, wound management, patient education and multi-disciplinary team collaboration. Adept at performing minor surgical procedures, interpreting diagnostic imaging, and managing complex patients. Known for strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, collaboration and ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice and exceptional bedside manner.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General & Trauma Surgery

Allina Health
Coon Rapids, MN
09.2021 - Current
  • First Assisting: Highly skilled at assisting in a wide variety of general surgical procedures, including laparoscopic, robotic, and open procedures. Supported surgeons in both elective and emergency procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
  • Perioperative Management: Conducted thorough pre-operative evaluations, including patient history, physical exams, and risk assessments. Managed post-operative care, including monitoring patients for complications.
  • Wound Care: Performed wound assessments, dressing changes, necessary bedside procedures, patient instruction, and associated discharge planning.
  • Emergency Response: Actively participated in trauma and emergency surgery cases, assisting in rapid decision-making and surgical intervention in critical situations.
  • Minor Procedures: Performed a variety of minor surgical bedside procedures, including abscess drainage, skin lesion excisions, suture and staple removal removal, drain removal, wound debridements, etc.
  • Multidisciplinary communication: Worked closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, APP's, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care. Participated in daily rounds and patient care team discussions to review patient progress and make necessary care adjustments.

Emergency Medicine - Physician Assistant Student

Madison Emergency Physicians
Madison, WI

Family Medicine - Physician Assistant Student

University of Wisconsin Health Clinic
Beaver Dam, WI

Internal Medicine - Physician Assistant Student

Allina Health, United Hospital
St. Paul, MN

GENERAL Surgery - Physician Assistant Student

Allina Health
Coon Rapids, MN

ORTHOPEDIC Surgery - Physician Assistant Student

Twin Cities Orthopedics
Eagan, MN

Education

Masters of Physician Assistant Studies - MPAS - With Global Health Path of Distinction

University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI
05-2021

Bachelor of Science - Biology - Summa Cum Laude

Concordia University
St. Paul, MN
05-2018

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry - Magna Cum Laude

Concordia University
St. Paul, MN
05-2018

Skills

  • Perioperative care
  • Critical Decision-making
  • Surgical assistance and technique
  • Patient assessment
  • Wound management
  • Minor procedure proficiency
  • Patient communication
  • Multidisciplinary team communication

Certification

  • Basic Life Support
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support
  • NCCPA Licensure

Accomplishments

  • Class Vice President | UW - Madison Physician Assistant Student Organization
  • Female Student Athlete of the Year | Concordia University, St. Paul
  • Division II Collegiate Captain | Concordia University, St. Paul - Women's Basketball Team

Supplementary Experience

Patient Care Assistant | Lifeworks Services

            - Provided care for a individual with mental and physical disabilities.

Senior Direct Care Professional | ACR Homes

            - Provided home health care for adults with mental and physical disabilities residing in a group home.

Undergraduate Research Assistant | Concordia University, St. Paul 

            - Independently protocols for Staphylococcal aureus toxin purification research project.

MEDic Clinics | Madison, WI

            - Interprofessional student led delivery of free healthcare for low income individuals.

Surgical Hospitality Assistant | St. Paul, MN 

            - Commutation liaison between surgical staff and patient’s families.

Biology and Chemistry Tutor | St. Paul, MN 

            - Peer tutor for college level Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Genetics.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

General & Trauma Surgery

Allina Health
09.2021 - Current

Emergency Medicine - Physician Assistant Student

Madison Emergency Physicians

Family Medicine - Physician Assistant Student

University of Wisconsin Health Clinic

Internal Medicine - Physician Assistant Student

Allina Health, United Hospital

GENERAL Surgery - Physician Assistant Student

Allina Health

ORTHOPEDIC Surgery - Physician Assistant Student

Twin Cities Orthopedics

Masters of Physician Assistant Studies - MPAS - With Global Health Path of Distinction

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Bachelor of Science - Biology - Summa Cum Laude

Concordia University

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry - Magna Cum Laude

Concordia University
Kayla Miller