Karen Cartrett currently serves as the Director of Patient Registration at McLeod Regional Medical Center, a 517-licensed-bed Level II Trauma Center in Florence, South Carolina. She brings over 20 years of healthcare experience, with expertise spanning healthcare quality, data analytics, regulatory compliance, and hospital accreditation.

In her current role, Karen provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all patient registration departments, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and an exceptional patient experience. She is committed to driving operational excellence and strengthening the integrity of the revenue cycle through continuous improvement and data-driven strategies. Karen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health from the University of South Carolina and a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management from Western Governors University.