Shonta Davis
Humble,TX
Summary
Experienced NICU Leader and RN II specializing in high-acuity neonatal management and respiratory support. Achieved optimal patient care delivery and regulatory compliance through effective leadership of multidisciplinary teams. Fostered a collaborative environment to train new nursing staff and enhance therapeutic care quality.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of post-secondary education
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse II (NICU)
Houston Methodist Hospital System
Houston, TX
04.2025 - Current
- Deliver high-acuity neonatal care (25+ weeks), CPAP & intubation
- Manage admissions, discharge, and interdisciplinary coordination
- Precept staff and support family-centered care
- Maintain compliance with infection prevention, safe sleep, and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
NICU Program Manager/Manager
Houston Methodist Hospital System
Houston, TX
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Led 14-bed NICU operations, staffing, and budget management
- Directed quality initiatives ensuring full regulatory compliance
- Developed staff through training, mentorship, and performance leadership
Registered Nurse II (NICU)
Houston Methodist Hospital System
Houston, TX
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed Level III NICU patients including ventilator support
Registered Nurse II (NICU)
Texas Children's Hospital System
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed Level III NICU patients including ventilator support, cpap, post-surgical, cooling patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for optimal patient safety.
NICU Nurse Leadership
Texas Children's Hospital System
06.2015 - 12.2022
- Oversaw NICU operations, staffing, quality compliance
- Led 42 bed NICU II operations, staffing, and budget management.
- Oversaw, provided cross coverage to Departments NICU IV and Pavilion NICU areas (total 140 beds)
- Directed quality initiatives ensuring full regulatory compliance
- Developed staff through training, mentorship, and performance leadership
- Particated in opening of the Woodlands TCH opening.
- Participated in phases of NICU program development from planning through operational launch at Woodlands Hospital Location.
- Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, and mentor nursing staff and clinical support personnel.
- Develop staffing models, scheduling processes, and productivity standards.
- Establish evidence-based clinical policies, procedures, and standardized workflows.
- Coordinate equipment selection, supply procurement, and unit readiness activities.
- Partner with Facilities, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacy, Laboratory, Respiratory Therapy, and Information Technology to ensure operational readiness.
RNII/EPIC ClinDoc Analyst
Houston Methodist Hospital System
Houston, TX
02.2008 - 06.2015
- NICU care, charge nurse, EPIC implementation
Registered Nurse II
Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital
Houston, TX
06.2006 - 02.2008
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Pediatric Oncology Nurse
M.D. Anderson Cancer Hospital
Houston, TX
02.2005 - 06.2006
- Formulated strategies to support emotional coping for children facing diagnosis and treatment.
- Administered medications while closely monitoring patient conditions and maintained strict infection control standards.
- Contributed to establishing, maintaining, and enhancing patient health care goals through comprehensive assessment, targeted nursing interventions, and evaluation of outcomes.
- Collaborated with the health care team to provide appropriate care for patients and their families.
Education
MSN - Leadership
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Downers Grove, IL 01.2013 - 12.2014
BSN -
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX 08.1996 - 12.2004
Skills
- EPIC
- NICU Operations Leadership
- Magnet & Shared Governance
- Quality & Patient Safety
- Regulatory & Accreditation Readiness
- Budget, Productivity & Staffing
- Employee Engagement & Retention
- Clinical Education & Professional Development
- EPIC Super User & Clinical Informatics
- Team Coordination & Staff Development
Certification
- RN, 10/31/27
- NRP, 08/31/27
- BLS, 05/31/27
Credentials
- MSN
- BSN
- RN
Timeline
Registered Nurse II (NICU)
Houston Methodist Hospital System
04.2025 - Current
NICU Program Manager/Manager
Houston Methodist Hospital System
04.2024 - 04.2025
Registered Nurse II (NICU)
Houston Methodist Hospital System
08.2023 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse II (NICU)
Texas Children's Hospital System
12.2022 - 08.2023
NICU Nurse Leadership
Texas Children's Hospital System
06.2015 - 12.2022
MSN - Leadership
Chamberlain College of Nursing
01.2013 - 12.2014
RNII/EPIC ClinDoc Analyst
Houston Methodist Hospital System
02.2008 - 06.2015
Registered Nurse II
Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital
06.2006 - 02.2008
Pediatric Oncology Nurse
M.D. Anderson Cancer Hospital
02.2005 - 06.2006
BSN -
Prairie View A&M University
08.1996 - 12.2004