Dakota Parker

Dakota Parker is an experienced nursing professional with a diverse background in healthcare management and clinical nursing. Currently serving as the Assistant Director of Nursing Operations at Healthscope since April 2020, Dakota has also held roles as Nurse Unit Manager and After Hours Hospital Coordinator. Dakota's expertise extends to the Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, contributing as a Clinical Nurse in the Children’s Advice and Transport Hub (CATCH) Operations Centre and as a Registered Nurse in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit since January 2017. Prior experience includes nursing positions at St Vincent's Private Hospital and the Northern NSW Local Health District, as well as leadership roles with the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW. Dakota holds a Bachelor of Nursing from Southern Cross University, a Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing from the Australian College of Nursing, and has pursued leadership training through Healthscope.