Michelle Davis, MSN, RN, CMSRN

DON / AVP of Patient Care Services @ Unity Health

About

I am a healthcare executive with extensive experience leading multi-unit hospital operations, driving performance improvement, and developing high-performing clinical teams across complex acute-care environments. My leadership philosophy centers on integrity, transparency, and empowering teams to deliver safe, high-quality, and compassionate patient care. Over the course of my career, I have provided operational oversight for Emergency Services, Critical Care, Med/Surg, Maternal/Child Health, Surgical Services, Rehabilitation, Education, and Float Pools—representing more than 15 departments and hundreds of clinical professionals. I am recognized for implementing innovative, evidence-based programs that improve patient mobility, reduce length of stay, decrease fall rates, and elevate both patient and staff satisfaction. Beyond operational leadership, I contribute to the broader healthcare community as a guest speaker, podcast contributor, and national policy advocate. I’ve been featured on the Visient Podcast (2024) and Space Lab Podcast (2022), served as a guest speaker for the Nursing Consortium of Florida (2024), and met with multiple U.S. Congressional leaders (2025) in support of healthcare workforce and patient-access legislation. Currently completing a Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA) with a 4.0 GPA, I am committed to advancing healthcare delivery through system-level innovation, workforce stability, strategic planning, and patient-centered excellence. Core Strengths: • Healthcare Operations & Multi-Unit Leadership • Strategic Planning & System Improvement • Patient Throughput, Quality & Safety Optimization • Workforce Development & Culture Building • Financial Stewardship & Budget Oversight • Legislative Advocacy & Professional Speaking • Collaborative, Transparent, People-Focused Leadership I am passionate about strengthening healthcare systems, supporting clinical teams, and building organizations where patients receive exceptional care and professionals can thrive.

Country

United States

City

Higden

Industry

Hospital & Health Care

Skill

Workers Compensation, Risk Assessment, Onsite Management, OSHA Compliance, Environmental Health, Ergonomics, Compensation, Root Cause Analysis, Root Cause, Job Safety, Incident Investigation, Emergency Response Team, Corrective Actions, Team Performance, Procedure Manuals, Mathematics, General Public, Federal Regulations, Common Sense, Business Correspondence

Experience

DON / AVP of Patient Care Services

Unity Health

2020-5 - Present · 6 yrs 5 mos

Searcy, Arkansas, United States

Assistant Vice President, Patient Care Services / Director of Nursing 2020 – Present | Unity Health Greers Ferry, AR Summary: Executive healthcare leader overseeing multi-unit hospital operations across emergency, critical care, inpatient, surgical, maternal/child, rehabilitation, and education service lines. Responsible for strategic planning, quality improvement, workforce development, and regulatory compliance for 15+ clinical departments. Key Achievements: Led clinical operations for ED, CCU, Med/Surg units, Post-Op, Progressive Care, Observation, NICU, Mother/Baby, Inpatient Rehab, Cardiac Rehab, Chaplains, Education Department, and System Float Pools. Designed and implemented an Ambulation Program that reduced length of stay, decreased inpatient falls, lowered rehab admissions, and significantly increased patient satisfaction scores. Strengthened patient throughput and care coordination through evidence-based nursing leadership practices. Advocated for national healthcare improvements—met with five U.S. Congressional members (2025) supporting four workforce and patient-access bills. Featured guest on Visient Podcast (2024) discussing hospital operations, nursing leadership, and care transformation. Recognized for fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance.

Clinical Director – 3 North / Interim Director – Emergency Department 2017 – 2020 | Unity Health

Unity Health

2017-1 - 2020-5 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Searcy, AR

Summary: Directed day-to-day inpatient operations and served as interim leader for a high-volume Emergency Department, improving patient flow, care quality, and staff engagement. Key Achievements: Improved ED throughput, communication pathways, and discharge efficiency during interim tenure. Enhanced staff education and competency development through targeted training and real-time coaching. Ensured compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and state regulatory requirements.

Hospice & Oncology RN | Clinical Education & Simulation Lab 2013 – 2016 | Unity Health

Unity Health

2013-4 - 2017-1 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Searcy, Arkansas

Summary: Delivered compassionate oncology and hospice care while supporting clinical education and physician/nursing simulation programs. Key Achievements: Provided high-quality end-of-life and oncology care with emphasis on comfort, dignity, and family support. Facilitated simulation-based training for nursing staff and medical residents, improving clinical competency and confidence. Supported new nurse onboarding and professional development.