Tina Livaudais is the chief nursing officer for DaVita Kidney Care, where she focuses on clinical experience and patient safety. Tina is an established leader in the nursing field, with over 25 years in clinical leadership roles at every level of the organization.

She started her DaVita tenure in 1995 as a patient care technician (PCT) in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her passion for personalized, high-touch care deepened, and Tina went on to serve as a facility administrator, regional operations director, division vice president of Hospital Services and vice president of Clinical Services for a multi-state region before her latest role as chief nursing officer.

Tina is passionate about continuous education and development, often advocating through guest lectures and presentations to nursing groups across the U.S. In 2017, Tina was honored with the Chairman’s Award for her inspirational leadership style and strong advocacy for nurses and PCTs.