Carletta Canty
Duncan,SC
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with expertise in medication administration and patient education, previously at Physical Rehabilitation Wellness Center of Spartanburg. Enhanced patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and compassionate care. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, reducing patient falls by 20%. Licensed RN skilled in EMR/EHR and complex problem-solving, dedicated to holistic patient care and continuous professional development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Physical Rehabilitation Wellness Center of Spartanburg
10.2025 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Woodlands at Furman
04.2023 - 10.2025
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
Elite Medical Staffing
05.2022 - 08.2025
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
Physical Rehabilitation Wellness Center of Spartanburg
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Denver, CO09-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Blue Ridge Community College
Flat Rock, NC05-2006
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Asheville Buncombe Community College
Asheville, NC03-1992
Skills
- Patient discharge
- Unit manager 10 years ago at a facility in NC (dealt with all admissions)
- Licensed RN
- Data collection
- Intake and discharge
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Physical Rehabilitation Wellness Center of Spartanburg
10.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Woodlands at Furman
04.2023 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse
Physical Rehabilitation Wellness Center of Spartanburg
04.2023 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse
Elite Medical Staffing
05.2022 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Blue Ridge Community College
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Asheville Buncombe Community College