Sheila Clark Anthony
Spring,TX
Summary
RN with strong critical care background and skills known for maintaining high standards and delivering impactful results. Expertise in enhancing patient recovery processes and improving operational workflows. Reliable team player with flexibility to adapt to changing needs and strong leadership and organizational skills. Highly skilled in direct patient care with a strong focus on patient satisfaction. Cares with compassion and empathy.
Utilizes evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and streamline operations. Track record of effective team leadership and maintaining high safety standards.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU Clinical Nurse Manager
Memorial Hermann
The Woodlands, TX
04.2019 - 10.2025
- Oversaw post-anesthesia care unit operations,overseeing 42 staff members ensuring compliance with safety standards and protocols.
- Led team in developing patient-centered care plans, enhancing recovery outcomes for diverse populations.
- Implemented strategies to improve workflow efficiency, reducing patient wait times in PACU by optimizing staff allocations.
- Mentored nursing staff on best practices for pain management and patient assessment in post-operative settings.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to coordinate patient handoffs, enhancing communication and continuity of care.
- Evaluated clinical performance metrics, driving quality improvement initiatives within the PACU environment.
- Conducted regular training sessions for staff on new technologies and procedures, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse
Memorial Hermann
The Woodlands, TX
03.2016 - 04.2019
- Administered post-anesthesia care, ensuring patient safety and comfort during recovery.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to manage pain control and postoperative care plans.
- Educated patients and families on discharge instructions and recovery expectations.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann
The Woodlands, TX
03.1999 - 03.2016
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes in critical care environments.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care between critical care and other hospital units by maintaining effective communication with receiving staff and providing thorough handoff reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, Texas, TX12-2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Associate of Nursing
Eunice, LA08-1991
Skills
- Preoperative care
- Discharge planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- HIPAA guidelines
- Quality control
- Assessment techniques
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Critical care
- Excellent communication
- Anesthesia recovery
- Emergency procedures
Accomplishments
Led expansion of PACU from a 24 bed unit to 39 bed unit with expansion of Phase 2 recovery with added patient populations to same day discharge such as knee and hip arthroplasty replacements, hysterectomies and spinal surgeries with 85% + discharge rate routinely. Average discharge of 35-40 patients daily.
Advisor to Patient Experience Team which provided support to staff in providing excellent patient care which led to highest patient satisfaction scores in system for day surgery at 89.1 for FY 24 and remains high for FY 25.
Certification
CCRN-K
CPAN
CAPA
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Timeline
PACU Clinical Nurse Manager
Memorial Hermann
04.2019 - 10.2025
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse
Memorial Hermann
03.2016 - 04.2019
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann
03.1999 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Associate of Nursing