Savanna Eaves, M.S.N., APRN, RNAS-C

Biography

Savanna Eaves, M.S.N., APRN, RNAS-C, is a board-certified adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner specializing in thoracic surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She brings more than 10 years of nursing experience, primarily in critical care, including two years in general surgery. Her clinical background includes comprehensive care and management of critically ill and surgical patients, including perioperative evaluation, intraoperative surgical assistance, and postoperative management.

Ms. Eaves is passionate about providing compassionate, individualized care and helping patients feel informed, supported, and confident throughout their care. She values building meaningful relationships with patients and their families and believes clear communication and trust are essential to a positive patient experience. She is pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree at Vanderbilt University, focusing on advanced clinical practice. Her professional interests include evidence-based practice, improving surgical outcomes, promoting patient education, and supporting patients throughout their surgical journey.