Dana Evans (The Pitt)
| Dana Evans | |
|---|---|
| The Pitt character | |
Katherine LaNasa as Dana Evans in season one | |
| First appearance | "7:00 A.M." (2025) |
| Created by | R. Scott Gemmill |
| Portrayed by | Katherine LaNasa |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Dana Evans |
| Occupation | Charge nurse |
| Family |
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| Home | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Nationality | American |
Dana Evans is a fictional character from the HBO Max medical procedural drama series The Pitt, portrayed by American actress Katherine LaNasa. The character was introduced in "7:00 A.M.", the show's pilot episode, and is depicted as the no-nonsense, hard-working and well respected charge nurse in the emergency room of the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center with a dry wit and pragmatic, resilient leadership style that keeps everyone in line. During the first season, Dana experiences a traumatic confrontation with a patient that causes her to question her future in nursing.
The character, and LaNasa's portrayal of her, have received acclaim from critics, with LaNasa receiving several awards and nominations.