Katherine Hafner
Rochester,MN
Summary
Passionate about the success and overall beneficence of the patient. Knowledgeable in healthcare management, hospital operations and regulatory compliance. Hardworking and diligent with an emphasis for patient advocacy. Detail-oriented in tracking changing conditions of patients while providing an empathetic and compassionate approach. Focused on cultivating trust and ensuring physical, cultural, and emotional support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Mayo Clinic
05.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs regularly, assisting in early identification of potential health issues with patients experiencing chronic gastrointestinal disease.
Tutor
Saint Mary’s University
01.2023 - Current
- Anatomy and Physiology and Immunology tutor for the Saint Mary’s University nursing program and 3+2 PA program. One-on-one sessions and weekly large group sessions for the whole class. Personally informed by instructor of increased GPA for those who attended.
C.N.A.
Assisi Heights Retirement Convent
07.2020 - Current
- Started as a Housekeeper from 2020- 2022 on a specialized project team, deep cleaned for covid-19 prevention. Summer 2022: Groundskeeper working with the Sisters of Saint Francis on their garden and landscape.
- Summer 2023 until current: Certified Nursing Assistant in the healthcare and memory care wing working with sisters and nuns with dementia.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Biology- Pre-Physician’s Assistant Track
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Winona, MN05.2025
High School Diploma -
Rochester Lourdes High School
Rochester, MN05.2021
Accomplishments
Breast Cancer Research (2023-2025)
Gastrointestinal Research (2024-2025)
President of Colleges Against Cancer (2024)
President of Future Health Professions Club (2024)
Saint Mary’s University Dean’s List (2021-present)
Ethical Leadership Badge (2024)
Healing the Culture Certification (2024)
Delta Epsilon Sigma Honors Society (2024)
Tri Beta Biological Honors Society Member (2023)
CNA certification (2023)
CPR and BLS certification (2024)
National Honors Society (2020-2021)
Patient Care Hours: 1100 C.N.A. hours (by 08/15/24)
Physician’s Assistant Shadowing hours:
- 5 hours from Winona Health
- 48 hours from Mayo Clinic Rochester
Skills
- Virtual Reality Anatomy Experience
- Fluent in Medical Terminology
- BLS, CPR, and C.N.A. Certified
- Cancer and Microbiome Research Experience
- Leadership Skills
- Compassionate Care and Attention to Detail
Volunteering Experience
- Colleges Against Cancer (2023)
- Future Health Professions (2023)
- Green Bandana Club (2023)
- Bible Study (2023-2024)
- Biology Club (2022)
- Distribute Food for Hungry at Parish (2022)
- Read to Kids in Elementary School (2021)
- National Honors Society/ Jeremiah Project: (2020-2021)
- Mayo Clinic Team Leader Volunteer (2018-2020)
- Med City Marathon (2019)
- Assisi Heights (2015)
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Mayo Clinic
05.2024 - Current
Tutor
Saint Mary’s University
01.2023 - Current
C.N.A.
Assisi Heights Retirement Convent
07.2020 - Current
Bachelor's Degree - Biology- Pre-Physician’s Assistant Track
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
High School Diploma -
Rochester Lourdes High School
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