Caitlin Mink, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician
Lake City,IA
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Summary
Experienced with patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in both the primary care and inpatient settings, ensuring comprehensive and holistic care. Utilizes evidence-based practices to manage broad spectrum of health conditions, promoting preventive care and chronic disease management. Knowledge of building strong patient-provider relationships, enhancing patient satisfaction and adherence to treatment plans.
Overview
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Work History
Hospitalist Physician
Trinity Regional Medical Center - UnityPoint Health
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Conducted thorough physical examinations for accurate diagnosis, leading to effective treatment strategies.
- Handled as many as 14-22 patients each day, transitioning care between departments and outside physicians.
- Upheld ethical standards in practice by maintaining confidentiality and respecting the autonomy of patients and their families in decision-making processes.
- Fostered culture of continuous learning within hospitalist team, enhancing clinical skills and knowledge.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to manage patient care.
- Coordinated patients' admissions and discharges, working closely with family members and case managers to line up any additional care needs.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans and resolve complex cases.
- Enhanced patient education by developing easily understandable materials and providing thorough explanations of treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care requirements.
- Developed strong working relationships with nursing staff, fostering a collaborative environment for improved patient outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborated with consulting physicians regarding care of patients.
- Diagnosed conditions accurately by requesting specific, relevant labs and accurately interpreting results.
- Reduced readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Advocated for patients' needs, ensuring that all patients received comprehensive and compassionate care.
- Triaged and assessed phone calls from facilities, physicians and patients to prioritize care and quickly handle urgent issues.
- Coordinated patient referrals with specialists for optimal continuity of care throughout treatment process.
Education
Resident Physician - Family Medicine
Northwestern Medical Center – Lake Forest Family Medicine Residency
01.2024
Doctor of Medicine - Dept. of Family & Community Medicine’s Rodney M. Coe Community Service Distinction
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Medical Biology; Minors in Public Health & Interdisciplinary Sciences
University of South Dakota
01.2016
Skills
Patient safety
Quality improvement
Resource utilization
In-house patient care
Compassion and empathy
Diagnostic skills
Treatment Planning
Bedside manner
Discharge planning
Clinical decision making
Patient education
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Medication management
End-of-life care
Inpatient care
Admitting management
Task prioritization
EMR software
Evidence-based practice
Patient care management
Conflict resolution
Interpersonal skills
Acute care medicine
Certification
American Board of Family Medicine Certification 2024
Interests
Curriculum Development in Resident and Medical Student Education, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Healthcare Informatics & Technology, Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, High-Acuity and Hospital Medicine, Neurodiversity, Physician Advocacy, Trauma-Informed Care, Underserved Medicine
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT / PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
Doximity – Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Tools, Beta Tester 2024 –, University of Arizona – Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine Certification Program, Resident Scholar Present, Northwestern McGaw Graduate Medical Education – Leadership in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Resident Representative 2021 – 2024, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Family Medicine Residency – Prenatal Care and Recruitment Committees, Committee Member 2023 – 2024, Saint Louis University School of Medicine Dept. of Family and Community Medicine, Rodney M. Coe Community Service Distinction 2021 – 2024, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Gold Humanism Honor Society 2016 – 2021, University of South Dakota – President’s Council on Diversity & Inclusive Excellence, Council Member 2020 – Present, University of South Dakota – Union of African American Students, President 2014 – 2016, 2013 – 2016
COMMUNITY / PUBLIC SERVICE
Warren Township Public Library, Community Medicine Liaison, 2023, 2024, 2022, 2024
Affiliations
- American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
- American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
- Illinois Academy of Family Physicians (IAFP)
- Student National Medical Association (SNMA)
RESEARCH / PRESENTATIONS
- Mink, C. (2024). MINDing the Gap: Addressing Disparities in Meeting the Learning Needs of Neurodivergent Medical Trainees. Oral and poster presentation at Annual Family Medicine Resident Research Day; 2024 April; Chicago, IL.
- Mink, C. (2023). The Young and the Hypertensive: Diagnosis and Management of Pheochromocytoma in a Young Female Patient. Oral and poster presentation for Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Continuing Medical Education (CME) Morning Report; 2023 May; Lake Forest, IL.
- Mink, C., Watson, A. (2023). MINDing the Gap: Addressing Disparity in Meeting the Learning Needs of Neurodivergent Medical Trainees, A Proposed Curriculum. Oral and poster presentation at Annual Feinberg Medical Education Day; 2023 Sept; Chicago, IL.
- Mink, C., Rucks, L. (2016). An Examination of Animal Models Used to Study Infections Caused by Chlamydia. Published and oral thesis defense for Honors Thesis Scholar Program at The USD Sanford School of Medicine; 2016 March; Vermillion, SD.
- Mink, C. A Series of Unfortunate Prescriptions: The Slippery Slope of Polypharmacy. Lecture presented at Northwestern Lake Forest Residency didactics. 2024
- Malhotra, K., Mink, C. Diagnostic Evaluation of ADHD in Adult Patients. Lecture presented at Northwestern Lake Forest Residency didactics. 2022, 2023
- Mink, C. Just Around the (B)End: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach to Menopause. Lecture presented at Northwestern Lake Forest Residency didactics. 2022
- Johnson, D. and Mink, C. Quality Improvement Project; Hospital Rooming Practices. Performed at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital. 2021
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Available upon request.
Work Availability
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Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Software
Epic
Timeline
Hospitalist Physician
Trinity Regional Medical Center - UnityPoint Health
12.2024 - 04.2025
Doctor of Medicine - Dept. of Family & Community Medicine’s Rodney M. Coe Community Service Distinction
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Medical Biology; Minors in Public Health & Interdisciplinary Sciences
University of South Dakota
Resident Physician - Family Medicine
Northwestern Medical Center – Lake Forest Family Medicine Residency