Cherie Hardy
About Cherie Hardy
Cherie Hardy is a Nurse Manager at Virta Health with extensive experience in nursing leadership and diabetes care.
Current Position at Virta Health
Cherie Hardy serves as a Nurse Manager at Virta Health's RN team, starting her role in 2023. She works remotely, overseeing a team that focuses on providing clinical support and managing patients' health through virtual care. Her experience in nursing leadership aids her in guiding the team to ensure effective patient outcomes and high-quality care standards.
Previous Roles at Novant Health
Cherie Hardy had a notable tenure at Novant Health, serving in multiple leadership roles. From 2019 to 2023, she was the NHMG Regional Manager at the Diabetes Center of Excellence in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Before that, she held the position of Director of Ambulatory Diabetes Services from 2015 to 2019 and was the Nurse Manager for Diabetes at Forsyth Medical Center from 2006 to 2015. Her roles involved overseeing diabetes care services and managing clinical teams.
Education and Certifications
Cherie Hardy's educational background is extensive. She earned a BSN in Nursing from Radford University in 2001 and an Associate of Science in Registered Nursing from Wytheville Community College in 2000. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Radford University and an Associate of Arts and Sciences in Education from Wytheville Community College. Cherie has also pursued advanced studies, obtaining a Master's degree in Nursing Administration from Capella University and an MPH DrPH in Public Health from Columbus University. She is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and holds certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
Nursing Leadership Experience
Cherie Hardy boasts extensive experience in nursing leadership, specifically in building and supporting clinical teams across diverse care settings, including acute, corporate, ambulatory, and virtual care. Her expertise includes cardiac nursing, cardiothoracic postoperative nursing care, and diabetes/metabolic health. She has a proven track record of enhancing patient care services and fostering professional development within her teams.
Academic Involvements
In addition to her professional roles, Cherie Hardy has contributed to the academic field as an adjunct faculty member in college nursing programs. Her involvement in teaching allows her to share her extensive knowledge and experience with emerging nursing professionals, helping to shape the future of nursing care.