Caitlin Muth
Hawarden,IA
Summary
I am a dedicated Registered Nurse and Clinical Care Leader, with 12+ years of direct patient care experience. I am adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of medication administration, critical assessment, treatments and planning for patients. I am successful at advocating for patient needs and making quick diagnoses. I am adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams, and dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients. I am organized and dependable and good at successfully managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I have a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I am a detail-oriented team player with good time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Care Leader
Sanford Health
05.2015 - Current
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
RN Floor Nurse
Sanford Health
05.2013 - 05.2015
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Clinic RN
Sanford Health
05.2010 - 05.2013
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
- Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
- Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Orange City Area Health
05.2007 - 05.2010
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2015
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon05.2010
High School Diploma -
Unity Christian High School
Orange City, IA05.2004
Skills
I am ACLS certified, BLS certified and have taken leadership courses aimed at orienting and training new staff in the registered nurse roll I am currently working on my Orthopedic certification I have had training in MOAB as well as required education in EKGs and telemetry
Timeline
Clinical Care Leader
Sanford Health
05.2015 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Sanford Health
05.2013 - 05.2015
Clinic RN
Sanford Health
05.2010 - 05.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Orange City Area Health
05.2007 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Northwest Iowa Community College
High School Diploma -
Unity Christian High School
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