Hannah Terrell, APRN, AGACNP-BC

Meet Hannah Terrell, APRN, AGACNP-BC

Supporting Patients Through Complex Cardiothoracic Surgery and Recovery

Hannah Terrell, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC, is an acute care nurse practitioner with CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery in Beaumont, Texas. She earned her graduate degree in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care from the University of Texas at Arlington and brings extensive critical care experience to the cardiothoracic surgery team. Her background caring for critically ill and post-surgical patients gives her experience with the close monitoring, complex therapies and coordinated care that can be important throughout the surgical journey.

Career at a Glance

• Specialized in acute care: Board-certified as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
• Experienced in complex surgical care: Her background includes caring for high-acuity and post-surgical patients requiring advanced monitoring and treatment.
• Strong critical care foundation: Experienced with mechanical ventilation, chest tubes, invasive lines, vasoactive medications and other advanced supportive therapies.

Clinical Role and Leadership

As part of the CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery team, Hannah Terrell helps support patients through complex surgical care. Her background in adult acute and critical care is particularly relevant for patients who require careful assessment, advanced monitoring and coordinated management before and after surgery. Her experience also includes caring for postsurgical patients and managing chest tubes, mechanical ventilation, invasive lines and other therapies commonly encountered when caring for seriously ill surgical patients.

Her cardiothoracic role can support patients through areas of care such as:

• Preoperative evaluation and preparation
• Postoperative assessment and recovery
• Monitoring after cardiovascular and thoracic procedures
• Chest tube and postoperative wound management
• Medication and symptom management during recovery
• Coordination of care with cardiothoracic surgeons and the broader care team
• Patient and family education throughout recovery

What You Can Expect from Care with Hannah Terrell

Cardiothoracic surgery often involves care that extends well beyond the procedure itself. Hannah Terrell brings experience caring for medically complex and postsurgical patients, allowing her to support the close observation and coordination these patients may need as they recover.

Patients can expect care focused on:

• Careful monitoring before and after surgery
• Clear coordination with the surgical care team
• Attention to changes that may affect recovery
• Ongoing management of complex medical needs
• Guidance for patients and families as they move through recovery