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Melissa Connolly

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Nurse Practitioner Virginia Beach, VA Sentara Health
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Overview
Level
Staff
Tenure
10 years at Sentara Health
Gender
Female
Connections
132
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 86,546 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse Practitioner specialty. Melissa Connolly 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 verified education credentials on file.
  • Data refreshed June 2026.

Public records & verifications
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  • Professional LinkedIn profile on file (subscribers only).
  • Data aggregated from public licensure databases, LinkedIn, and verified employer records. Cross-check via the registry link above.
Education
University of Virginia
Master's Degree
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Angelo State University
Associate's degree in nursing - ADN
Goodfellow Air Force Base SanAngelo Tx
Defense Language Institute
Stephen F. Austin High School
Skills
Acute Care Healthcare Hospitals Nursing Bls Patient Safety Emr Critical Care Clinical Research Inpatient Acls Healthcare Information Technology Cpr Certified Icu Medicine Patient Education Medical Surgical Epic Systems Hipaa
About Sentara Health
Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$1B+
Website
sentara.com
Office Location
2540 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA
Professional Overview

Melissa Connolly is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Cardiothoracic Surgery, currently affiliated with Sentara Health, based in Virginia Beach, VA. As a nurse practitioner, Connolly contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Virginia Beach, VA. They have been with Sentara Health for 10 years. Connolly holds academic credentials, including Master's Degree and Bachelor of Science (BS), from University of Virginia and Virginia Commonwealth University. Core competencies include Acute Care, Healthcare, Hospitals, Nursing, Bls. 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 verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. 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 Virginia Beach, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melissa Connolly located?
Melissa Connolly is based in Virginia Beach, VA. They are currently affiliated with Sentara Health.
What is Melissa Connolly's specialty?
Melissa Connolly specializes in Nurse Practitioner. Their current role is Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Where does Melissa Connolly currently work?
Melissa Connolly currently works at Sentara Health. They have been there for 10 years.
What is Melissa Connolly's educational background?
Melissa Connolly attended University of Virginia and Virginia Commonwealth University.
How do I contact Melissa Connolly for recruiting?
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How do I recruit a Nurse Practitioner?
Recruiting nurse practitioners typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for nurse practitioners across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
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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