Lara L. Kirchner Named Pinnacle Professional for Surgical Care Leadership

As the Director of Nursing at HCA Fairfax Surgical Center in Woodbridge, Virginia, Kirchner manages perioperative services, surgical nursing teams, and sterile processing operations. Her current responsibilities involve maintaining regulatory compliance and refining clinical practices to ensure operational efficiency. With over 28 years in the healthcare sector, she has transitioned from a lengthy military career into an executive role focused on multidisciplinary team leadership.

Kirchner’s professional foundation was built during 20 years of service in the United States Navy, spanning 1997 to 2017. Her military tenure earned her multiple honors, including one Navy Achievement Medal and six total commendation medals across Navy and Joint service categories. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The Pennsylvania State University and an MBA in Information Technology Management from American Military University. Beyond her administrative duties, she maintains active memberships with the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses and the American Nurses Association, with plans to pursue consulting and division-level leadership roles.