Rachel Davis

Rachel Davis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Health Professions at Baylor College of Medicine, where she also serves as Director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program - Nurse Anesthesia. She holds roles at Ben Taub Hospital and is affiliated with the School of Health Professions.

Education:

• BSN from Radford University (2004)
• MS in Nurse Anesthesia from Baylor College of Medicine (2008)
• DNP in Nurse Anesthesia from Baylor College of Medicine (2013)

Her research interests focus on pharmacology of anesthetics, improving clinical teaching methods, and simulation-based education. She has led initiatives to enhance preceptorship and clinical training in nurse anesthesia.

Awards:

• Multiple Excellence in Teaching Awards from Baylor College of Medicine (2011-2020)
• Marcella Griggs Excellence in Gerontology Nursing Award (2004)
• Norton Rose Fulbright Faculty Excellence Award (2020)

She actively participates in professional development, including roles in the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) Education Committee (2019–2022) and Baylor’s Master Teacher Fellowship Program. Her work emphasizes educational leadership and advancing nurse anesthesia training.