Cindy Ward

Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist · Carilion Clinic

Nurse Altavista, VA NPI on file?

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
13 years
since Aug 2013
Gender
Female

Experience

Surgical Clinical Nurse SpecialistCurrent
Carilion Clinic
Since Aug 2013 · 13 years · Altavista, VA

Education

Western Illinois University
Bachelors · Bachelor Of Arts
1987 – 1990
Romain College Of Business
Masters
2005 – 2008
California College Of Health Sciences
Master Of Science
1994 – 1997
Radford University
2011 – 2013

Skills

Nursing Healthcare Hospitals Writing Nursing Education Medical/Surgical Certification Testing Leadership Professional Associations Acute Care Patient Safety Critical Care

About Carilion Clinic

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$1B+
Office Location
1620 Graves Ml Rd, Lynchburg, VA

Professional Overview

Cindy Ward is a Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist, currently affiliated with Carilion Clinic, based in Altavista, VA. As a nurse, Ward contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Altavista, VA. They have been with Carilion Clinic for 13 years. Ward holds academic credentials, including Bachelors, Bachelor Of Arts and Masters, from Western Illinois University and Romain College Of Business. Core competencies include Nursing, Healthcare, Hospitals, Writing, Nursing Education. Carilion Clinic operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse 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 specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Altavista, 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

  • 649,763 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Cindy Ward is one of them.
  • 11,840 Nurses are based in VA (out of 33,258 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 788 contacts at Carilion Clinic are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse compensation in VA: $110,000 – $165,000 (median $128,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurses in VA: Inova Health System (482), Vcu Health (416), Sentara Health (396).
  • 6% of Nurses in VA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 68% of Nurses in VA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cindy Ward located?

Cindy Ward is based in Altavista, VA. They are currently affiliated with Carilion Clinic.

What is Cindy Ward's specialty?

Cindy Ward specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Where does Cindy Ward currently work?

Cindy Ward currently works at Carilion Clinic. They have been there for 13 years.

What is Cindy Ward's educational background?

Cindy Ward attended Western Illinois University and Romain College Of Business.

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What is the average salary for a Nurse in VA?

Nurses 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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