Adrianne Thomas
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital
San Antonio,TX
1
Language
1
Certification
13
Years of experience
I've been a nurse for 28 yrs. PACU and Interventional Radiology. ICU as well.
Work History
Registered Nurse , PACU
3 Years 2 Months- PACU RN in Surgery Center. Recover patients from directly from surgery. Monitor vital signs, Monitor airway. Pediatrics and adults.
- Staff
- Relevant Skills or Experiences EKG/Cardiac Monitoring, Medication titration, ORTHO, Bedside procedures
- Charting System Other
- Facility Type Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
- Position Discipline RN
- Float Nurse Experience Yes
- Trauma Level Level V
- Unit Bed Count 12
- Position Specialty PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Charge Nurse Experience No
- Facility Attributes Teaching hospital
- Nurse-to-patient ratio 1:2
- Shift Day
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
2 Months- Assessed post-anesthesia patients, prioritizing airway patency, pain control, and hemodynamic stability.
- Monitored vital signs, oxygenation, and level of consciousness throughout Phase I and Phase II recovery.
- Administered recovery medications, titrating interventions to support comfort and clinical readiness.
- Coordinated discharge preparation, verifying anesthesia criteria, patient education, and safe transfer instructions.
- Collaborated with anesthesiologists and surgical teams to resolve post-operative concerns and recovery delays.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in electronic medical records.
- Trained new staff on PACU workflows, recovery protocols, and safe post-anesthesia monitoring practices.
- Responded to emerging complications with rapid clinical judgment, supporting patient safety and continuity of care.
- Monitored vital signs and levels of consciousness to verify sedation wore off properly and patient regained consciousness.
- Participated in ongoing professional development through continuing education courses and nursing conferences, staying current on best practices in post-anesthesia care.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to infection control standards and minimizing risk of crosscontamination.
- Helped patient stand, change dressings and use restroom facility to complete discharge process.
- Increased efficiency in the unit by maintaining accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and progress.
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
6 Months- Travel
- Position Discipline RN
- Float Nurse Experience No
- Position Specialty PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Charge Nurse Experience No
Registered Nurse , PACU
6 Months- Recovery room in a Urology Surgery Center. Monitored vital signs, airway and urologic procedures.
- PRN
- Relevant Skills or Experiences EKG/Cardiac Monitoring, Medication titration, Bedside procedures
- Charting System Centricity
- Facility Type Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
- Position Discipline RN
- Float Nurse Experience No
- Trauma Level Level V
- Unit Bed Count 6
- Position Specialty PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Charge Nurse Experience No
- Nurse-to-patient ratio 1:2
- Shift Day
RN, Interventional Radiology
3 Months- Administration of conscious sedation. Monitored pt closely in each procedure. Assistedwith bedside procedures. Monitored lab values and reported any abnormal labs.
- Travel
- Charting System Cerner
- Facility Type Short Term Acute Care
- Position Discipline RN
- Float Nurse Experience No
- Trauma Level Level II
- Unit Bed Count 6
- Position Specialty Interventional Radiology
- Charge Nurse Experience No
- Facility Attributes Teaching hospital
- Nurse-to-patient ratio 1:1
- Shift Day
RN, Interventional Radiology
3 Months- Administration of conscious sedation. Monitored pt during procedure. Assisted with bedside procedures.
- Travel
- Charting System Meditech
- Facility Type Short Term Acute Care
- Position Discipline RN
- Float Nurse Experience No
- Trauma Level Level I
- Unit Bed Count 6
- Position Specialty Interventional Radiology
- Charge Nurse Experience No
- Facility Attributes Teaching hospital
- Nurse-to-patient ratio 1:1
- Shift Day
Registered Nurse , PACU
2 Months- Recovered pt after urologic procedures. Monitor vital signs, airway and any complications.
- PRN
- Relevant Skills or Experiences EKG/Cardiac Monitoring, Medication titration, Ability to triage, Bedside procedures
- Float Nurse Experience No
- Charge Nurse Experience No
RN, Interventional Radiology
3 Months- Assisted with bedside procedures. Administered conscious sedation. Apply monitors to pt. Monitored pt closely during procedures. Monitored lab work and informed physician of abnormal results.
- Travel
- Charting System Meditech
- Facility Type Short Term Acute Care
- Position Discipline RN
- Float Nurse Experience No
- Trauma Level Level III
- Unit Bed Count 5
- Position Specialty Interventional Radiology
- Charge Nurse Experience No
- Nurse-to-patient ratio 1:1
- Shift Day
RN, PACU
2 Months- Recovered post op urology pt from general anesthesia. Monitored for post op complications. Monitored airway, vital signs, pain assessment. Then transferred to PHASE II for discharge home.
- Local Contract
- Charting System Centricity
- Position Discipline RN
- Float Nurse Experience No
- Trauma Level Level V
- Unit Bed Count 6
- Position Specialty PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Charge Nurse Experience No
- Nurse-to-patient ratio 1:1
RN, Interventional Radiology
3 Months- Assisted with bedside procedures. Administered conscious sedation. Monitored pt closely during each procedure. Monitored lab values and informed physicians of abnormal labs.
- Travel
- Charting System Meditech
- Facility Type Short Term Acute Care
- Position Discipline RN
- Float Nurse Experience No
- Trauma Level Level II
- Unit Bed Count 6
- Position Specialty Interventional Radiology
- Charge Nurse Experience No
- Nurse-to-patient ratio 1:1
- Shift Day
Registered Nurse , PACU
4 Months- Recovered patients post Urologic procedures. Monitored vital signs, airway.
- PRN
- Relevant Skills or Experiences EKG/Cardiac Monitoring, Medication titration, Ability to triage, Bedside procedures
- Float Nurse Experience No
- Charge Nurse Experience No
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
4 Years- Administering meds for conscious Sedation. Set up pt on monitor. Monitored pt VS. Monitor for any changes to physician during procedure. Pre-op the patient. Recover pt, give discharge instructions.
- Staff
- Charting System Epic
- Facility Type Short Term Acute Care
- Position Discipline RN
- Float Nurse Experience No
- Unit Bed Count 550
- Position Specialty Interventional Radiology
- Charge Nurse Experience No
- Nurse-to-patient ratio 1:1
Registered Nurse, PACU
4 Years 4 Months- Recovered pt from general anesthesia, spinals, epidural, conscious Sedation. Place pt on monitor, monitored pt vital signs, assess the surgical site. Notified physician of any changes.
- Staff
- Charting System Epic
- Facility Type Short Term Acute Care
- Position Discipline RN
- Float Nurse Experience No
- Unit Bed Count 27
- Position Specialty PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Charge Nurse Experience No
- Nurse-to-patient ratio 1:2
Education
ADN - Nursing
Graduated
Skills
Interventional Procedures
PACU
Ambulatory Surgery Post-op
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Certification
- Texas, RN
- Adrianne Thomas
- License #693673, NLC License
- Expires – Dec 1, 2026
- Basic Life Support
- American Heart Association
- Expires – Jun 30, 2026
- Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse
- The American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification, Inc.
- Expires – Oct 31, 2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Expires – Jul 1, 2026
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Expires – Feb 28, 2026
Languages
English
SKILLS CHECKLIST
- Vivian
- 100% Complete
PRIMARY SPECIALTY
PACU - Post Anesthesia Care (13 years)
SECONDARY SPECIALTY
Interventional Radiology (7 years)
COVID-19 VACCINATION STATUS
Yes, I am fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as defined by the CDC.
Timeline
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