Caitlin Smitherman
Phoenix
Summary
Passionate Nursing major equipped with strong worth ethic, organizational skills, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Eager to contribute to team success and excels in adapting to fast-paced environments. Strong commitment to quality, reliability, empathy, and success. Looking to further build professional experience by providing compassionate patient care in a clinical setting. Strives for personal growth and fostering trust in patient relationships while contributing to a healthcare team.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Experience - Med Surg
St. Joeseph Hosptial And Medical Center
01.2026 - 02.2026
- Clinical shifts developing and enhancing nursing skills through obtaining vitals, performing head-to-toe and focused assessments, providing comfort measures, preparing and administering medications, and documenting quality of care under the supervision of an RN.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed during patient interactions.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and contribute to decisions in patient care.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Collaborated with RN for documenting quality of care and goals for care in hospital care plans
- Constructed individual patient care plans including primary nursing diagnoses, safety considerations, and discharge plans for instructor review
Clinical Experience - Behavioral Health
Arizona State Hospital
01.2026 - 02.2026
- Clinical shifts engaging in therapeutic communication with psychiatric clients and actively participated with patients in daily games and activities under RN supervision.
- Learned nursing considerations for communicating with clients with delusions and visual/auditory hallucinations.
- Witnessed professional de-escalation methods used by the facility's staff.
- Contributed to the therapeutic milieu by enforcing consistent rules and boundaries across psychiatric patients.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Constructed individual patient care plans including primary nursing diagnoses, safety considerations, and discharge plans for instructor review
Clinical Experience - Med Surg
Glencroft Center For Modern Aging
10.2025 - 11.2025
- Clinical shifts assisting patients in dressing, eating, bathing, toileting, and transferring under the supervision of RN's and CNA's.
- Engaged in empowering, supportive communication, and enhanced understanding for nursing considerations for the older adult.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Constructed individual patient care plans including primary nursing diagnoses, safety considerations, and discharge plans for instructor review
Tutor
Pinnacle High School
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions during lunch and after school hours, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Encouraged students to set and achieve personal academic goals, leading to sense of accomplishment and increased motivation.
- Motivated students with providing both constructive feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
Teacher's Assistant
Saint Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Parish Religious Education
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, monitoring tests, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Provided timely feedback to students on their performance, allowing them to make adjustments as needed for continued improvement.
- Facilitated effective learning experiences for students by providing review sessions, visual mnemonics, and hand actions for memorization of key concepts
Volunteer
Breakthrough T1D (Formerly JDRF)
04.2015 - 04.2023
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
- Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for charity walks.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
- Collaborated with high school clubs/organizations
- Educated young people about the autoimmune nature of juvenile diabetes and key signs/symptoms
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2026
Skills
- Active Listening
- Observant
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Organization and time management
Accomplishments
- Received the National Congress of Future Medical Leaders Award of Excellence for outstanding academic performance, leadership potential, and dedication to serving humanity through the profession of medicine
Attended the 2022 National Congress of Future Medical Leaders.
Certification
AHA BSL Provider - Firefighter CPR, Phoenix, AZ. Issued June 27th, 2025. eCard Code 265413062212
NIH Stroke Scale - March 30th, 2026
Timeline
Clinical Experience - Med Surg
St. Joeseph Hosptial And Medical Center
01.2026 - 02.2026
Clinical Experience - Behavioral Health
Arizona State Hospital
01.2026 - 02.2026
Clinical Experience - Med Surg
Glencroft Center For Modern Aging
10.2025 - 11.2025
Tutor
Pinnacle High School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Teacher's Assistant
Saint Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Parish Religious Education
08.2021 - 05.2023
Volunteer
Breakthrough T1D (Formerly JDRF)
04.2015 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University