Her Story
About Caitlin
Caitlin Austin serves as day shift supervisor for respiratory therapy at Novant Health's Mint Hill and Ballantyne community hospitals in Charlotte, North Carolina. She began her career in respiratory therapy in 2010 at Levine Children's Hospital, where she provided bedside care in the NICU and pediatric ICU until 2015. She then transitioned to Cabarrus for clinical roles in pediatrics and adults on night shift before moving into leadership as night shift supervisor in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. In May 2024, she joined Novant Health, where her role has expanded her focus on patient safety, patient experience, and teammate engagement. Caitlin specializes in respiratory therapy with an emphasis on pediatrics and leadership, and she remains passionate about the field while pursuing opportunities for continued growth.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Caitlin
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my parents who modeled pursuing dreams and hard work, putting God at the forefront of everything, and my husband who has always supported and pushed me to take opportunities even when I was nervous.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Follow your dreams even if healthcare gets a bad rap for being hard work. Respiratory therapy is a specialized field with many avenues like leadership, pulmonary rehab, asthma clinics, bedside care, newborn care in C-sections and NICUs. Never stop learning, never become complacent, always grow the grass that you're in because culture is everything.
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