Kristen Clark
Springfield,IL
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice & Palliative Care RN
Springfield Memorial Hospital
Springfield, IL
10.2022 - Current
- Provide comprehensive hospice and palliative care for patients with complex, life-limiting illnesses.
- Conduct detailed assessments to identify pain, distress, and unmet needs, collaborating with providers on evidence-based interventions.
- Lead goals-of-care conversations, advance care planning, and family support during critical illness and end-of-life transitions.
- Partner with interdisciplinary teams to improve care pathways and reduce symptom burden.
Facility Administrator
DaVita Dialysis
Springfield & Champaign, IL
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Directed daily operations across two dialysis locations, overseeing staffing, compliance, quality metrics, and patient safety.
- Led multidisciplinary teams through coaching and performance development.
- Monitored clinical outcomes and implemented corrective action plans aligned with DaVita and CMS standards.
- Managed budgets, scheduling, and resource allocation to support efficient operations.
Dialysis RN - Acutes
OSF Heart of Mary Hospital
Urbana, IL
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Delivered acute hemodialysis treatments for hospitalized patients, ensuring safe vascular access and hemodynamic stability.
- Collaborated with nephrologists, intensivists, and hospital teams to support high-acuity patients.
- Identified early signs of clinical deterioration, including sepsis indicators, and escalated care.
- Educated patients and families on dialysis processes and long-term disease considerations.
Timeline
Hospice & Palliative Care RN
Springfield Memorial Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Facility Administrator
DaVita Dialysis
03.2021 - 10.2022
Dialysis RN - Acutes
OSF Heart of Mary Hospital
08.2019 - 03.2021