Dede Mandara

Nurse Practitioner-Advanced Heart Failure Unit · Sentara Health

Nurse Practitioner Smithfield, VA

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
8 years
since Jul 2018
Gender
Female

Experience

Nurse Practitioner-Advanced Heart Failure UnitCurrent
Sentara Health
Since Jul 2018 · 8 years · Smithfield, VA

Education

Georgetown University
Master's degree
2012 – 2014
Christopher Newport University
BSN
1996 – 2000

About Sentara Health

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$1B+
Office Location
830 Kempsville Rd, Norfolk, VA

Professional Overview

Dede Mandara is a Nurse Practitioner-Advanced Heart Failure Unit, currently affiliated with Sentara Health, based in Smithfield, VA. As a nurse practitioner, Mandara contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Smithfield, VA. They have been with Sentara Health for 8 years. Mandara holds academic credentials, including Master's degree and BSN, from Georgetown University and Christopher Newport University. Sentara Health operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse practitioner professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to nurse practitioner specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Smithfield, VA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 86,546 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse Practitioner specialty. Dede Mandara is one of them.
  • 1,724 Nurse Practitioners are based in VA (out of 33,258 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 886 contacts at Sentara Health are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse Practitioner compensation in VA: $110,000 – $165,000 (median $128,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurse Practitioners in VA: Vcu Health (56), Inova Health System (40), Carilion Clinic (31).
  • 1% of Nurse Practitioners in VA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 80% of Nurse Practitioners in VA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dede Mandara located?

Dede Mandara is based in Smithfield, VA. They are currently affiliated with Sentara Health.

What is Dede Mandara's specialty?

Dede Mandara specializes in Nurse Practitioner. Their current role is Nurse Practitioner-Advanced Heart Failure Unit.

Where does Dede Mandara currently work?

Dede Mandara currently works at Sentara Health. They have been there for 8 years.

What is Dede Mandara's educational background?

Dede Mandara attended Georgetown University and Christopher Newport University.

How do I contact Dede Mandara for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in VA?

Nurse Practitioners in VA typically earn $110,000 to $165,000 annually, with a median of $128,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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