Dawn is a Cardiology Clinical Nurse Consultant with Hunter New England Local Health District, with extensive experience in cardiovascular nursing, chronic disease management, and service improvement. She has a particular interest in heart failure management, cardiac rehabilitation, and improving access to high-quality cardiovascular care across diverse healthcare settings. Dawn has contributed to a range of clinical projects, service evaluations, and statewide initiatives aimed at strengthening patient-centred care and supporting best-practice clinical standards.
Dawn is currently undertaking a PhD focused on improving outcomes for people living with heart failure in regional and rural communities. Her research aims to enhance access to evidence-based care, support self-management, and reduce avoidable hospitalisation.