DENVER, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- During
Nephrology Nurses Week, DaVita Kidney
Care begins a new chapter for its nursing program by
announcing Tina Livaudais as the
kidney care provider's chief nursing officer (CNO). Livaudais most
recently served as vice president of clinical services for the
national hospital services group, overseeing more than 4,600 DaVita
teammates.
"Tina is a visionary nurse leader with an unmatched passion for
patient care, drive for clinical excellence and dedication to her
teammates and the communities she serves," says Javier Rodriguez, CEO of DaVita. "Tina is the
ideal leader to oversee our nurses and other front-line caregivers,
and support DaVita's mission to be the provider and employer of
choice."
Livaudais began her career with DaVita in 1995 as a PCT while a
student in nursing school at Louisiana State
University. After graduating, she accepted a role as a
nephrology nurse and has served in a variety of patient-facing and
leadership roles.
In over two decades with DaVita, Livaudais has served as the
national clinical and nursing lead for approximately 900 hospital
programs, aided in accelerating the growth of DaVita's home
dialysis program and focused on clinical strategy and operations
across several business units. In 2017, she was recognized by
DaVita for her empathetic leadership style and ability to
successfully lead teams at all levels.
As CNO, Livaudais aims to foster an environment that promotes
clinical excellence and professional growth for DaVita's frontline
teammates.
"Reflecting on my 26 years with DaVita, I am grateful for each
opportunity afforded to me that nurtured my passion for nephrology
nursing and patient care," says Livaudais. "I am inspired by our
nurses and PCTs each day, and humbled by the opportunity to pass
along those same opportunities as I lead the next generation of
DaVita caregivers in their own journey."
Livaudais resides in New
Orleans with her husband and children. In her free time, she
enjoys spending time at the beach and tackling do-it-yourself
projects around the house.
To learn more about DaVita, visit DaVita.com/About.
About DaVita Inc.
DaVita (NYSE: DVA) is a health care
provider focused on transforming care delivery to improve quality
of life for patients globally. The company is one of the largest
providers of kidney care services in the U.S. and has been a leader
in clinical quality and innovation for more than 20 years. DaVita
cares for patients at every stage and setting along their kidney
health journey—from slowing the progression of kidney disease to
helping to support transplantation, from acute hospital care to
dialysis at home. As of June 30, 2021, DaVita served 204,300
patients at 2,828 outpatient dialysis centers in the
United States. The company also
operated 331 outpatient dialysis centers in ten countries
worldwide. DaVita has reduced hospitalizations, improved mortality,
and worked collaboratively to propel the kidney care industry to
adopt an equitable and high-quality standard of care for all
patients, everywhere. To learn more,
visit DaVita.com/About.
Contact Information
Media:
Megan Anthony
megan.anthony@davita.com
(636) 675-6705
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