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April Thomas, APRN
BACKGROUND
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (AGACNP-BC) in Thoracic Surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center with 21 years of nursing experience, including 11 years dedicated to Thoracic Surgical Oncology. Additional experience includes GI/Colorectal Surgery and Medical Oncology.
Earned a Master of Science in Nursing during the COVID-19 Pandemic and transitioned into the APRN role in December 2023, continuing a long-standing commitment to Thoracic Surgery at MD Anderson.
Professional focus includes postoperative management and interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize surgical outcomes.
OTHER INTERESTS
-Precepting and mentoring APRN students and newly hired APPs.
-Education and Clinical Competency development for nursing and APP teams
-Quality Improvement initiatives in thoracic surgery
-Postoperative pain management optimization
-Chest tube management standardization and evidence-based protocol development
-Participation in multiple committees including:
-Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery Quality Improvement
-APP Orientation Committee
-Surgical Postoperative Pain Workflow
-Revision and Enhancement of Thoracic Surgery Chest Tube Management order sets