Christine Anthony
Clearwater
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with experience in high-acuity emergency department, renal/med-surg, and post-anesthesia care settings. Skilled in rapid patient assessment, IV therapy, critical care interventions, and interdisciplinary collaboration to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care. Currently pursuing RN-BSN while providing PRN and full-time support in fast-paced environments. Committed to patient safety, family education, and continuous professional growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU Registered Nurse (PRN)
Safety Harbor Surgery Center
Safety Harbor, FL
06.2025 - Current
- Perform immediate post-anesthesia assessments, prioritizing airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs) to ensure patient stability.
- Continuously monitor vital signs, pain levels, and emergence from anesthesia; promptly identify and report changes to anesthesiologists.
- Administer medications, manage pain/nausea, and provide discharge education and instructions to patients and families.
- Verify safe discharge criteria, coordinating with surgical teams to maintain high standards of patient safety and satisfaction.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital
Tampa, FL
06.2024 - Current
- Conduct focused and head-to-toe assessments based on chief complaints in a high-volume, fast-paced emergency setting.
- Perform advanced interventions including IV insertion, medication administration (IV/IM/subcutaneous), wound care, and assistance with sterile procedures.
- Monitor critically ill patients, recognize subtle changes, and notify physicians promptly to facilitate timely interventions.
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and families to deliver compassionate care and patient education.
- Apply critical thinking to prioritize care, manage diagnostic tests/transports, and support acute trauma and medical emergencies.
Renal Unit Registered Nurse
Morton Plant Hospital
Clearwater, FL
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Delivered comprehensive care to renal patients, including head-to-toe assessments, IV/IM/subcutaneous medication administration, and accurate intake/output monitoring.
- Managed drains/tubes, wound care, and patient education on disease processes and self-care.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care, monitored for changes in status, and communicated effectively with physicians and team members.
- Utilized critical thinking to suggest care improvements and ensure safe patient transport for tests/procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN-BSN
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL12-2027
Associate of Science in Nursing - undefined
Rasmussen University
06.2023
Associate of Science in Health Science - undefined
Broome Community College
05.2012
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Medication administration
- Ethical practice
- Infection control
- Accurate documentation
- IV insertion
- Discharge planning
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Registered Nurse – Multi-State License, Florida (RN9637690), Expires April 2027
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) – March 2025
- Emergency Nurse Internship Program (ENIP) – BayCare, June 2024 – November 2024
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – 2025-05-23
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), CPR/AED – 2025-11-11
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification – July 2025
Professional Organizations
Florida Nurses Association
Emergency Nurses Association
Timeline
PACU Registered Nurse (PRN)
Safety Harbor Surgery Center
06.2025 - Current
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Renal Unit Registered Nurse
Morton Plant Hospital
08.2023 - 06.2024
Associate of Science in Nursing - undefined
Rasmussen University
Associate of Science in Health Science - undefined
Broome Community College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN-BSN
St. Petersburg College