Turning Your Pain into Power= Resilience | Shantay Carter | TEDxBinghamtonUniversity

Описание: The COVID-19 pandemic had an immense impact on the healthcare infrastructure of both the United States and world at large. Many healthcare professionals faced challenges with both their drive and commitment to their careers for various reasons. Listen as Shantay Carter discusses her own journey and growth when faced with many challenges over the course of her career and this time period and how she overcame them to continue her work as a healthcare provider and advocate. Shantay currently works in a Neurology Multi- Specialty Practice and is the founder of Women of Integrity, Inc. The thirteen-year-old organization has already made huge strides in its mission to “empower and educate women of all ages and ethnicities”. When it comes to Shantay Carter, helping others is more than just a job- it’s her passion and her purpose. From her daily work as a dedicated nurse to her ambitions as the founder of a thriving nonprofit organization. The New York area native has an extensive history of letting her caring nature guide her path. Shantay attended Binghamton University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. In 2000, she began working at Binghamton General Hospital as a Registered Nurse. In 2002, Shantay continued her career at Northwell Health Systems where she worked as an orthopedic/ neurosurgery/ trauma nurse. In 2021, Shantay transitioned into outpatient care, where she currently works in a Neurology Multi- Specialty Practice. After noticing the lack of guidance for young girls in the Long Island area, Shantay decided to create Women of Integrity, Inc. The thirteen-year-old organization has already made huge strides in its mission to “empower and educate women of all ages and ethnicities”. Shantay is also the Best Selling Author of Destined For Greatness. Shantay is a Proud Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the NACCP, The Nassau County Medical Reserve Corp., The American Nurses Association, The Greater NYC Black Nurses Association, Chi Eta Phi Nursing Sorority, Incorporated, and Sigma Theta Tau. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx