Peyton Miles

As a biology graduate, I have cultivated a solid background in life sciences and healthcare fundamentals, preparing me to make a significant impact in the medical field. I am eager to pursue a career as a Physician Assistant and combine my scientific knowledge with hands-on, clinical skills to provide compassionate, patient-centered care to those I serve.

HEALTH SCHOLAR, CLINICAL CARE EXTENDER | 02/2023 - 05/2023
Adventist Health Castle Hospital, COPE Health Solutions Program - Kailua, HI

Helped staff and patients by ambulating, feeding, and bathing patients, setting up new admission beds, repositioning patients, escorting patients at discharge, answering call lights, taking vitals, and assisting in post- mortem care.

Worked on the following units: medical surgical unit, the intensive care unit and the imaging department.

Underwent training in basic medical topics, cultural competency, patient-centered care, HIPPA compliance, communication and professional boundaries, infection and prevention, mandatory reporting, and fire safety.

TEACHING ASSISTANT, CRIMINAL JUSTICE | 04/2021 – 06/2023 

Brigham Young University Hawaii Campus - Laie, HI

Tutored students to master learning concepts in small group settings and one on one.

Worked with students of different cultural backgrounds including ESL students.

Assisted professor with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.

Contributed to positive educational setting by offering constructive feedback and encouragement.

Graded assignments and tests, then documented results into Canvas system.

Assessed student learning and understanding of material to redirect and optimize teaching strategies.

TEACHING ASSISTANT, GROSS ANATOMY LAB (CADAVER BASED) | 01/2023 - 03/2023 

Brigham Young University Hawaii Campus - Laie, HI

Collaborated with the professor to set up labs. Pinned and labeled human cadaver for student learning.

Designed quizzes that would adequately assess student comprehension of the material taught.

Graded lab quizzes each week and analyzed the level of student comprehension to prepare for future labs.

Was available to answer questions about the Gross Anatomy course as well as the lab.

BUSINESS OWNER | 07/2017 - Current 

Shaka Shave Ice - Penn Yan, NY

Developed a shave ice food truck business from the ground-up through meticulous research, problem-solving techniques, and cooperation with team members in order to pay for my undergraduate degree.

Utilized a customer-centered approach while serving the local community. Conferred with customers to evaluate their level of satisfaction and implemented customer suggestions.

Supervised, mentored, and trained employees regarding the development of our product, sales techniques, and customer service.

Created marketing and advertising strategies to support revenue goals and promote strategic growth.

Presented to the town board to receive licenses and permits.

Assisted with budgeting, built cost models, and determined pricing based on cost of goods and competition.

Improved business's quality and productivity by streamlining systems and processes.

Brigham Young University - Hawaii - Laie, HI | Bachelor of Science

Graduated with a major in Biology, a minor in Pacific Island Studies, and a certificate in Criminal Justice.

 06/2023 – Summa Cum Laude