Carter LaLiberty
Duluth
Summary
Compassionate and highly motivated soon to be nursing graduate with extensive clinical experience across diverse healthcare settings. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and a commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based patient care. Eager to leverage comprehensive clinical training and a patient-centered approach as a Registered Nurse in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Capstone Clinical Practicum
SMMC - Emergency Department
Duluth, MN
05.2026 - 06.2026
- 180 hour rotation:
- Completed clinical practicum in a high-acuity Emergency Department designated as a Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, providing care to diverse patient populations across the lifespan.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments, monitored vital signs, and assisted in the rapid identification and prioritization of emergent and life-threatening conditions.
- Collaborated with registered nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members during trauma activations, resuscitations, and emergency interventions.
- Assisted with medication administration, wound care, intravenous therapy, specimen collection, and diagnostic procedures while adhering to patient safety and infection control standards.
- Developed strong critical thinking, communication, and prioritization skills while managing care for multiple patients in a fast-paced, high-volume emergency setting.
Clinical Practicum
Essentia Health - Virginia Emergency Department
Virginia, MN
03.2026 - 04.2026
- 60 hour rotation:
- Monitored patient progress, documenting changes in condition to aid in timely interventions and adjustments.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers and patients, improving overall satisfaction with care experiences.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Clinical Practicum
SMMC - Level 17
Duluth, MN
12.2025 - 05.2026
- 160 hour rotation, consisting of 4 total weeks (2 in December, 2 in May)
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to inform treatment plans and improve care delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and optimize workflow efficiencies.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to ensure adherence to clinical guidelines and standards of care.
- Developed educational materials for patients to promote understanding of treatment options and self-management strategies.
Trained Medication Aide
Aftenro Home
Duluth, MN
10.2025 - Current
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and protocols.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate medication records and documentation for compliance.
- Implemented best practices in handling controlled substances, ensuring accurate counts, secure storage procedures, and appropriate disposal methods.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aftenro Home
Duluth, MN
04.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff.
- Assisted in implementing individualized care plans tailored to resident needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Post-Baccalaureate Nursing (PBN)
College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, MN08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Exercise And Rehabilitation Science
University of Minnesota - Duluth
Duluth, MN05-2025
Minor - Spanish Studies
University of Minnesota - Duluth
Duluth, MN05-2025
Skills
- EMT Certification (Minnesota and Wisconsin)
- CNA Certification (Minnesota and Wisconsin)
- TMA (Minnesota)
- HIPAA Compliance Training
- Electronic charting; Epic Systems
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Training
- End of Life Nursing Training
- AHA Basic Life Support
- Spanish Language Skills (B2) - Day-to-day conversations and professional usage
Timeline
Capstone Clinical Practicum
SMMC - Emergency Department
05.2026 - 06.2026
Clinical Practicum
Essentia Health - Virginia Emergency Department
03.2026 - 04.2026
Clinical Practicum
SMMC - Level 17
12.2025 - 05.2026
Trained Medication Aide
Aftenro Home
10.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aftenro Home
04.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Post-Baccalaureate Nursing (PBN)
College of St. Scholastica
Bachelor of Science - Exercise And Rehabilitation Science
University of Minnesota - Duluth
Minor - Spanish Studies
University of Minnesota - Duluth