Gayle Shanholtz

Chief Nurse- Acute Care · U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs

Nurse Winchester, VA

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
9 years
since Mar 2017

Experience

Chief Nurse- Acute CareCurrent
U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
Since Mar 2017 · 9 years · Winchester, VA

Education

Capella University
Doctorate · Nursing Practice
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Master's degree · Nursing Administration
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Master's degree
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Bachelor's degree · Registered Nursing Nursing Administration Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland
Associate's degree

About U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs

Industry
Government
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Website
Office Location
170 Prosperity Dr, Winchester, VA

Professional Overview

Gayle Shanholtz is a Chief Nurse- Acute Care, currently affiliated with U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs, based in Winchester, VA. As a nurse, Shanholtz contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Winchester, VA. They have been with U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs for 9 years. Shanholtz holds academic credentials, including Doctorate, Nursing Practice and Master's degree, Nursing Administration, from Capella University and University of Maryland School of Nursing. U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs operates in the Government 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 Winchester, 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

  • 649,761 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Gayle Shanholtz is one of them.
  • 11,840 Nurses are based in VA (out of 33,258 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 13,511 contacts at U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs 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 Gayle Shanholtz located?

Gayle Shanholtz is based in Winchester, VA. They are currently affiliated with U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs.

What is Gayle Shanholtz's specialty?

Gayle Shanholtz specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Chief Nurse- Acute Care.

Where does Gayle Shanholtz currently work?

Gayle Shanholtz currently works at U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs. They have been there for 9 years.

What is Gayle Shanholtz's educational background?

Gayle Shanholtz attended Capella University and University of Maryland School of Nursing.

How do I contact Gayle Shanholtz for recruiting?

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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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