Dayna Vidal

Dr. Dayna Scott Vidal is a powerhouse in healthcare leadership with over a decade of executive-level experience transforming nursing education, professional development, and clinical outcomes across major hospital systems. A proud product of Atlanta, GA, Dayna blends her deep southern roots with a sharp strategic mind, using her voice and vision to drive quality care, ignite innovation, and inspire the next generation of nurses. She currently serves as the Senior Quality Officer at Wilson Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint Hospital, where she leads hospital-wide efforts in quality improvement, accreditation, and patient safety. With a doctorate in nursing and multiple national board-certifications, Dr. Vidal is a passionate advocate for smarter, safer healthcare—and for supporting the nurses who make it happen. She is an author and journalist who collaborates in mainstream media and social media spaces to advocate for changes to help burned out nurses and broken healthcare systems.