Dana Sills is the Associate Director of Nursing Services at Children’s Mercy + Camber Mental Health in Olathe, KS. In her role, she leads hiring, training and supervision for unit nurses and nursing supervisors. She also helps guide and implement nursing processes in close collaboration with the hospital’s leadership team.

Dana earned a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education and Athletic Training from Mid-America Nazarene University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Research College of Nursing. She is a Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) with many years of nursing experience across inpatient, outpatient and leadership roles.

Before joining the team, Dana worked in pediatrics at Children’s Mercy Hospital. During her time there, she served on the Nursing Shared Governance Education Council and completed specialized training through the Office of Equity and Diversity, including the Everyday Bias Facilitator course. As a leader, Dana is passionate about helping her team build confidence, lean into their strengths and grow with purpose.

“Through personal mental health experiences impacting family and friends, I felt drawn to this meaningful partnership between Children’s Mercy and Camber Mental Health. With much of my nursing career spent in pediatrics at Children’s Mercy, I feel so grateful to now be part of this new facility. One of my favorite parts of being a nurse is bringing education, hope and healing to my patients. One of my favorite parts of being a leader is encouraging my team to lean into their strengths and passions and watching them grow to their full potential. We’re already making a positive impact in the lives of kids and adults at the wellness campus, and that’s what drives me every day.” — Dana Sills