Kelli Stack
Carle Clinic
Danville,IL
Summary
Compassionate, dedicated Registered Nurse with 20+ years of experience in outpatient care, long-term care, and nursing leadership. Skilled in telephone triage, remote patient assessment, patient telehealth, care coordination, customer service, clinical documentation, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance. Experienced in coordinating surgeries, diagnostic and pre-admission testing, and follow-up appointments across patients, providers, and clinical teams. Will bring strong medical terminology knowledge, attention to detail, and typing proficiency of 52 WPM with 98% accuracy.
Work History
Orthopedic Specialty Nurse
5 Years 7 Months- Provided orthopedic and podiatry nursing care through telephone triage, remote patient assessment, patient intake, and clinical evaluation; identified changes in condition and escalated concerns to providers.
- Coordinated surgeries, diagnostic testing, pre-admission testing (PAT), preoperative clearance, and follow-up care among patients, providers, and clinical teams.
- Reviewed medical histories, medications, symptoms, and clinical findings to support safe care and informed treatment decisions.
- Educated patients and caregivers about procedures, medications, test results, self-care, and follow-up instructions, addressing questions with empathy and clear communication.
- Documented assessments, treatments, and care plans in Epic EHR/EMR while protecting confidential patient information and following HIPAA requirements.
- Managed prior authorizations, denials, and appeals; communicated insurance requirements and next steps to patients and providers.
Director of Nursing
1 Year 4 Months- Directed nursing operations, staffing, and staff training while maintaining standards for resident care and regulatory compliance.
- Reviewed documentation and care practices to identify gaps and improve quality and safety.
- Investigated incidents and falls; implemented corrective actions and care-plan changes.
- Supported infection control and interdisciplinary weight and wound reviews.
- Conducted rounds, addressed resident and family concerns, and coordinated care with physicians and staff.
MDS Coordinator
7 Years 10 Months- Coordinated timely, accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and submissions in accordance with Medicare, Medicaid, and regulatory requirements.
- Reviewed resident records and MDS coding for accuracy, corrected deficiencies, and trained staff on documentation requirements to support compliant reimbursement.
- Led interdisciplinary care planning and case conferences, using assessment findings to update individualized care plans.
- Participated in quality assurance, infection control, fall investigations, and weight and wound reviews to address resident care needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Skills
• Ambulatory & Orthopedic Nursing Care
• Telehealth & Remote Patient Assessment
• Telephone Triage & Clinical Judgment
• Patient Assessment & Care Coordination
• PAT/Pre- & Post-Operative Care
• Patient Education
Advocacy & Customer Service
• Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
• Infection Control & Regulatory Compliance
• Incident Investigation & Risk Identification
• Clinical Documentation & Care Plan Review
• Interdisciplinary & Provider Communication
• Appointment & Surgical Scheduling
• Prior Authorizations
Denials & Appeals
• Epic EHR/EMR & HIPAA Compliance
• End-of-life care
Certification
Illinois Registered Nurse 041330951, BLS, CPR, AED, First Aid
Timeline
Orthopedic Specialty Nurse
Carle Clinic
03.2020 - 10.2025Read More
Director of Nursing
Hawthorne Inn
11.2018 - 03.2020Read More
MDS Coordinator
Hawthorne Inn
01.2011 - 11.2018Read More
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Associate of Science from Nursing
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Marshalltown Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma from Nursing
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