Cathy C. Most, RN
Cathy Most is a compassionate and dedicated registered nurse who has been serving patients since 2016, after beginning her nursing career as a Licensed Practical Nurse in 2011. Before entering the healthcare field, Cathy spent a decade working in sales, but after losing her job she recognized her desire to pursue a career where she could make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Drawn to helping others and building connections with patients, she transitioned into nursing with a strong commitment to providing thoughtful, person-centered care.
Throughout her career, Cathy has been recognized by patients for her exceptional compassion and attentiveness. Even during her time as a nursing student, patients frequently expressed appreciation for the level of care she provided, often remarking that her dedication stood out among the nurses they had encountered. Cathy strongly believes in patient advocacy and consistently goes the extra mile to ensure individuals receive the care they need. Whether communicating with physicians to address a patient’s concerns or ensuring medications and care plans are in place before the end of her shift, she prioritizes treating every patient the way she would want her own family members to be treated.
In 2021, Cathy faced a significant personal challenge when she was diagnosed with brain cancer after experiencing persistent migraines and neurological symptoms while working on the floor. She underwent surgery followed by twelve weeks of chemotherapy and six weeks of radiation treatment. Demonstrating the same resilience she brings to her profession, Cathy successfully completed treatment and has since been cleared to return to nursing practice. Looking ahead, she is considering returning to school to pursue a master’s degree, with the goal of becoming a clinical instructor or educator—an area she discovered she deeply enjoys after mentoring and precepting nursing students.
• Pratt Community College RN, 2015
• Pratt Community College LPN, 2011
• RN
• CPR
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- Med/Surg
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
What I really enjoy is knowing that I've made someone's day or made something that was difficult a lot easier for them to deal with. It makes a difference. I've had patients tell me, even when I was a student nurse as an LPN, 'what job do you have?' and I'd say 'oh, I'm just a nursing student,' and they'd say 'well, you're better than the nurses I've had here.' That's the kind of stuff that you really enjoy hearing - knowing that you made someone's day or made something difficult easier for them. I believe you have to treat your patients like you'd want yourself or your parents treated, or your family treated, and if you can't do that, you're in the wrong profession.
Locations
Hospital
Raytown, MO 64133