Reston Hospital

Reston Hospital and Children’s National Hospital have partnered for many years in the service of the children, families, and the communities we serve. Earlier this month, both leadership teams met to discuss additional ways our organizations can work together to continue meeting the needs and providing the highest level of care for our tiniest patients. Pictured: Nathan Vooys, Chief Executive Officer, Reston Hospital and Michelle Riley-Brown, President & Chief Executive Officer, Children’s National.

For Rowshanak “Rowshi” Forghani, working as a nurse for the past ten years at Reston Hospital has been the opportunity she will never take for granted. Rowshi grew up, received her Bachelor’s Degree, and had been an ICU nurse in Iran for several years when she and her family left the country to protect themselves from further abuse and oppression. She studied 16-18 hours a day for six months in order to pass all of the US work visa eligibility requirements, including education requirements, English language proficiency, the NCLEX-RN exam, nursing license and a US employer/sponsor. Rowshi was one of the three individuals in the pool of 500 who received a work visa. After working in London, England and Harlem, New York, she moved closer to her husband’s family in Virginia and joined Reston Hospital in 2015. Always with a passion for critical care nursing, she worked in the medical unit, then PCU, earned her CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) certification and finally joined the ICU a few years ago. “I have always wanted to work in a place where diversity is welcome, where you have autonomy and are valued for your education and experience. We have a mutual respect for each other and patient safety is my priority, our priority,” said Rowshi. She reminisced about a female PCU patient in her 40s from several years ago who originally had been ruled out for a heart attack, but later felt her chest pain symptoms had changed. After listening to her patient and evaluating her new symptoms, Rowshi called in all her physician resources, did an EKG, and even called the code herself, convinced her patient was having a heart attack. That patient ended up receiving two stents for two blocked arteries. Rowshi thinks about that patient regularly and treasures the angel wings medal given to her by the family. “I take care of my patients like they are my family. Nursing is not easy. You get tired and overwhelmed sometimes, but the mantra I always repeat in my head is ‘How do you want your family to be treated?’ and that’s what keeps me going,” she shared. #CareLikeFamily #UnlockthePossibilities #CertifiedNursesDay

On Certified Nurses Day, Reston Hospital Center and our larger HCA Healthcare network joins health organizations worldwide in celebrating nurses who have received specialty, subspecialty and advanced practice certifications. In 2024, more than 6,100 HCA Healthcare-affiliated registered nurses expanded their professional expertise through our Clinical Certification Support Program to earn certifications in a wide-range of specialty areas including Emergency Services (BCEN), Critical Care (AACN), Surgical Services (CCI), Oncology (ONCC), Medical-Surgical (MSNCB), Pediatrics (PNCB) and Orthopedic (ONCB). Thank you to nurses across HCA Healthcare who have committed to a lifetime of learning and advancing their clinical skills to provide exceptional care to our patients. Please join us in celebrating the unwavering commitment and expertise these nursing professionals bring to patients, families and healthcare. #UnlockPossibilities #CertifiedNursesDay

Reston Hospital Center is pleased to announce, Matthew Frye as the new chief operating officer. Matt comes to Reston from Universal Health Services, Valley Health Systems in Las Vegas, Nevada where he has served as Chief Operating Officer. Matt brings an extraordinary level of healthcare strategy and growth experience from the planning and implementation of a new patient tower and two freestanding emergency departments to the expansion of multiple service lines and the construction of a Cath lab. He has steered physician recruitment endeavors that led to significant increases in surgical volume and fostered employee engagement efforts to help significantly reduce staff turnover. "Matt is a strong addition to the Reston Hospital executive team and to HCA Healthcare. With Reston Hospital’s strategic plans over the next eighteen months: launching our open-heart program, continuing to expand our oncology services, and building another freestanding emergency department in Leesburg, Matt brings expertise, drive and leadership that we will lean on through these important growth initiatives, " said Nathan Vooys, chief executive officer, Reston Hospital Center. Frye stated, "I am really proud to join Reston Hospital and HCA Healthcare, and I look forward to collaborating with the team, getting to know our colleagues, medical staff, and the Northern Virginia community. Reston Hospital is known for its high-quality patient care, state-of-the-art surgical services, as well as a family environment, so my intent is to continue building on the innovation and strong ties to the community." Please join us in welcoming Matt to Reston Hospital Center!

We are very lucky to work alongside, Sarah Phelps, RN, ICU who was recognized as our January 2025 Colleague of the Month. Sarah was acknowledged for her tireless, compassionate patient care, coming in on days off to be with patients who need her, and most recently, helping a family navigate the decision of ultimate sacrifice and love, organ donation. At Reston Hospital, we strive to treat every patient with compassion, dignity and respect. Sarah is a shining example of empathetic, connected care and understanding that each patient encounter is an opportunity to reduce suffering for our patients and their families.

Reston Hospital was proud to join so many community members in support of the Ashburn Volunteer Fire Rescue Department - AVFRD at the 2nd Annual Fire Truck Pull this past weekend. We appreciate all of our colleagues and family members who showed up to support and cheer on the Reston Hospital Care Champions Team as we pulled the fire truck!

Congratulations to Emmy Obruba, RN, IMC, our recent Daisy Award winner for extraordinary nurses. Emmy was nominated by the daughter of a patient who acknowledged the kind and compassionate care that Emmy gave to her mother while at Reston Hospital. Emmy held her mother's hand, gently washed her face and hair and made her smile. The daughter knew that her mother was being well cared for with Emmy which lessened her worry and provided her so much comfort. We appreciate you, Emmy, and the empathy and consideration you bring to each patient and their family.

March is Women’s History Month – a time to celebrate the women who have shaped history and continue to make an impact today. We’re proud to honor the incredible contributions of women in healthcare and beyond, recognizing their dedication, resilience and leadership. Together, let’s celebrate and uplift women who are shaping the future of healthcare. #WomensHistoryMonth

Reston Hospital's Trauma Education team, Sarah Sears and Jamie Weaver and Coordinator, Outcome Measurement, Cath Lab, Harmony Vazquez, recently partnered with the Compress & Shock Foundation to provide CPR training and AED instruction to teachers, parents and students at Pearls Academy in Sterling, Virginia. Through this training, the Compress and Shock Foundation was able to provide the school with a greatly needed AED for their facility. We also appreciated the opportunity to provide blood pressure screenings and a variety of health and wellness information to the school community.

Reston Hospital is proud to announce the new Medical Executive Board 2025-2027. These medical professionals, in partnership with hospital leadership and staff, oversee the quality and safety of patient care within the hospital to ensure the highest level of care in our facility. With their leadership and expertise, our Medical Executive Committee will remain focused on: ? Quality Assurance ? Credentialing and Oversight ? Policy Development ? Clinical Governance We thank them for their incredible insight, experience, and willingness to serve. From left to right: Secretary/Treasurer: Dr. Avi Sahgal, Vascular Surgeon, Vascular Associates of Northern Virginia; Vice-President: Dr. Tooba Raza, Hospitalist Assistant Medical Director, USACS; President: Dr. Mariam Said, Medical Director, Neonatal Services, Children’s National; Member at Large: Dr. Behrang Mazahery, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, OrthoVirginia