Early experience and mentorship at Sheridan Memorial Hospital fuels CNA Cutter Hulet’s journey toward a promising future in medicine.
Ask anyone who knows him, and they’ll tell you: Cutter Hulet doesn’t just show up—he gives it everything he has. He plays cello for both the Sheridan High School and Sheridan College orchestras, serves as student body president and competes on the high school’s SkillsUSA team—all while balancing an impressive list of other activities and accomplishments.
On top of his already packed schedule, Cutter is also a valued member of Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s healthcare team, gaining hands-on experience that’s given him a strong head start on his path to a career in medicine.
A strong start toward medicine
Cutter’s interest in medicine started early, but his journey officially began with a certified nursing assistant (CNA) course offered through Sheridan High School.
“I’ve known I wanted to be a doctor for a long time, and the CNA class was a great way to start this journey,” Cutter said. “It’s a great program—and it’s free. It’s an excellent pathway to gain exposure to a career in medicine.”
He joined Sheridan Memorial Hospital last summer as a part-time CNA at Sheridan Green House, the hospital’s long-term care facility. He later transitioned to the Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg) unit, where he continues to work and learn.
“It’s been great,” Cutter shared. “The nurses are awesome and easy to work with, and I enjoy the variety of patients I get to see. It’s interesting to see how the same illness can affect people so differently.”
Scrubbing in: A glimpse of what’s ahead
Cutter also completed a clinical observation with Big Horn Surgical’s Dr. Barry Mangus, an experience that deepened his interest in surgery and introduced him to what could be a future specialty.
“I don’t think many CNAs or students my age get that kind of experience,” Cutter said. “The fact that the hospital offers observations for students is really awesome. It’s a great way to get kids interested in medicine.”
One moment that stands out to him: his first time scrubbing in for surgery.
“I’ll never forget that,” Cutter recalled. “We’d been shadowing Dr. Mangus and standing in the back of the OR when he got clearance for us to scrub in on a case. It was a hernia surgery, so not the most invasive, but it was still awesome.”
Mentorship and meaningful impact
Through his time at Sheridan Memorial Hospital, Cutter has come to deeply appreciate the value of excellent, patient-centered care.
“I don’t think I would have gotten this kind of experience anywhere else,” he said. “Sheridan Memorial Hospital does a fantastic job of teaching its nurses how to mentor CNAs so we can provide the best care possible. The importance of patient-centered care is probably the most important thing I’ve learned here.”
Cutter credits his mentors for much of his growth, especially Med/Surg CNA Liberty Conde and Dr. Mangus.
“Liberty has been incredibly helpful. She’s a great CNA and has taught me so many different things,” he noted. “And Dr. Mangus has been fantastic in fostering my interest in medicine. He’s taught me a lot about surgery and what it means to not just be a doctor, but a good doctor.”
Bringing home skills—and medals
Cutter also believes his experience at Sheridan Memorial Hospital contributed to his recent success at the SkillsUSA Wyoming State Leadership and Skills Conference in April, where he placed second in both the Basic Healthcare Skills and Medical Terminology events. The Sheridan High School SkillsUSA team also placed second in the Health Knowledge Bowl.
“It definitely helped, especially in the Medical Terminology event,” he explained. “Because whether I’m working on the Med/Surg floor or in surgery, those terms come up all the time. So, going into the event, I had a sense of familiarity with a lot of medical terms and being able to use them in a sentence or know how they’re used when talking about a patient.”
That success has led to an exciting next step: this summer, Cutter will travel to Atlanta, Georgia, to compete at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference.
Looking ahead
Despite his many achievements, Cutter remains grounded and focused on the future. After graduating from Sheridan High School, he plans to enroll in the pre-med program at the University of Wyoming this fall—with hopes of studying abroad in Italy or Australia—before eventually returning to practice medicine in Sheridan.
“I really like the community we have here,” he said. “If I had the opportunity to come back and practice medicine, I think that would be really cool.”
To other young people considering a career in healthcare, Cutter offers this advice:
“If it’s something you really want and something you can set your mind to, go for it. Helping people, building relationships with patients and learning from real experiences—it’s super cool.”
Inspired to make a difference?
Join the dedicated team at Sheridan Memorial Hospital and be part of a mission that spans generations. To explore current opportunities, contact our Human Resources Recruiter, Darby Hamilton, at 307.672.1091 or email recruiting@sheridanhospital.org.
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