ABBEY STALDER
De Soto,KS
Summary
A dynamic, results-driven Nursing Leader with 12+ years of comprehensive experience spanning digital health startups, diabetes education, transformational leadership, and acute care (Pediatric OR/Trauma and Gastroenterology). Proven success in driving measurable outcomes, leading and mentoring high-performing teams, and scaling programs through strategic development and operational excellence. Expertise in cross-functional partnership, clinical workflow efficiency, and championing culture and quality initiatives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director, Nurse Coach
Virta Health
01.2025 - Current
- Provides strategic oversight and leadership for Virta’s nationwide Nurse Coach program, ensuring alignment of operational goals with organizational strategy.
- Leads, mentors, and develops Nurse Coach Managers, ensuring consistency in coaching quality, team performance, and patient experience.
- Partners cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, People, and Product teams to drive enhancements in training, workflow efficiency, and leadership development.
- Champions process improvement and cultural initiatives that elevate engagement, quality, and patient care outcomes.
- Serves as the nursing voice in cross-departmental strategy sessions, successfully aligning clinical excellence with key business priorities.
Manager, Nurse Coach
Virta Health
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Scaled the Nurse Coach Program from 3 to 120 employees through strategic hiring, robust operational planning, and development.
- Directed and supported a team of 23 direct reports, focusing on comprehensive training, onboarding, and ongoing skill development to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Designed and implemented efficient clinical workflows and oversaw daily operations, including scheduling, coverage planning, and compliance monitoring.
- Tracked team performance against SLAs, providing targeted coaching and escalation support to drive resolution and continuous improvement.
- Functioned as a primary liaison between senior leadership and frontline teams to ensure clear communication and alignment on organizational priorities.
Senior Nursing District Manager
UBC
02.2020 - 12.2024
- Managed large-scale, complex patient support programs, consistently ensuring execution remained within scope, budget, and SOP compliance.
- Oversaw staffing, performance reviews, and strategic development of team operations.
- Acted as primary liaison between AbbVie and the service provider to ensure seamless program success and quality delivery.
Senior Nurse Ambassador Case Manager
UBC
03.2016 - 02.2020
- Delivered patient-centered education and comprehensive support across chronic care programs.
- Coordinated clinical team meetings and facilitated robust patient engagement for assigned products.
Gastroenterology Nurse Clinician
University of Kansas Health System
03.2014 - 03.2016
- Managed care coordination for 1,300 specialty patients and provided clinical education support to physicians.
Pediatric Surgical Nurse
Children’s Mercy Hospital
06.2013 - 03.2014
- Delivered expert pre- and post-operative care to pediatric patients, ensuring compassionate, family-focused support in a surgical setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KSMaster of Science in Nursing Education - undefined
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO01.2020
Skills
- Project management
- Strategic leadership
- Analytical thinking
- Coaching and mentoring
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Process improvement
- Operations management
- Technical implementation
- Critical thinking
- Onboarding and training
- Hiring and training
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Systems development
- Program development
Timeline
Associate Director, Nurse Coach
Virta Health
01.2025 - Current
Manager, Nurse Coach
Virta Health
12.2024 - 01.2025
Senior Nursing District Manager
UBC
02.2020 - 12.2024
Senior Nurse Ambassador Case Manager
UBC
03.2016 - 02.2020
Gastroenterology Nurse Clinician
University of Kansas Health System
03.2014 - 03.2016
Pediatric Surgical Nurse
Children’s Mercy Hospital
06.2013 - 03.2014
Master of Science in Nursing Education - undefined
Rockhurst University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Kansas