Ms. Virts serves as CNO at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, overseeing nursing operations and clinical practice at one of the region’s largest hospitals. She also serves as vice president of nursing across Inova’s women’s and pediatric services lines. She leads nursing alignment with Inova’s care imperatives while representing nurses in senior leadership and quality forums. Over her 15-year career at Inova, Ms. Virts has progressed from nurse extern to executive leadership, overseeing more than 4,000 nurses and 3,800 full time employees across multiple hospitals and service lines. She has led the design and opening of new inpatient units, specialty program expansions and major performance improvement initiatives. Notably, she championed a flexible four-day workweek option for leaders with 24/7 accountability, transitioning the program from pilot to permanent practice in 2025. Her leadership has contributed to improved engagement, reduced vacancies, and continued national recognition for quality and safety.
