Meghan Oconnor

Clinic Nurse · Avera Health

Nurse Lake Andes, SD

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
10 years
since Oct 2016
Gender
Female

Experience

Clinic NurseCurrent
Avera Health
Since Oct 2016 · 10 years · Lake Andes, SD

Education

The University of Kansas
Bachelors degree of Science in Nursing
1997 – 2001
MIssion Viejo High School
1993 – 1997

Skills

Healthcare Hospitals Nursing Healthcare Management Patient Safety Bls Emr Inpatient Acute Care Critical Care Cerner Icu Medical Surgical Acls Cardiology

About Avera Health

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$1B+
Website
Office Location
513 3rd St Sw, Wagner, SD

Professional Overview

Meghan Oconnor is a Clinic Nurse, currently affiliated with Avera Health, based in Lake Andes, SD. As a nurse, Oconnor contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Lake Andes, SD. They have been with Avera Health for 10 years. Oconnor holds academic credentials, including Bachelors degree of Science in Nursing, from The University of Kansas and MIssion Viejo High School. Core competencies include Healthcare, Hospitals, Nursing, Healthcare Management, Patient Safety. Avera Health operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to nurse specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Lake Andes, SD healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 649,761 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Meghan Oconnor is one of them.
  • 1,058 Nurses are based in SD (out of 3,172 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 317 contacts at Avera Health are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse compensation in SD: $101,000 – $152,000 (median $118,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurses in SD: Sanford Health (157), Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center (77), Monument Health (74).
  • 6% of Nurses in SD hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 71% of Nurses in SD have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Meghan Oconnor located?

Meghan Oconnor is based in Lake Andes, SD. They are currently affiliated with Avera Health.

What is Meghan Oconnor's specialty?

Meghan Oconnor specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Clinic Nurse.

Where does Meghan Oconnor currently work?

Meghan Oconnor currently works at Avera Health. They have been there for 10 years.

What is Meghan Oconnor's educational background?

Meghan Oconnor attended The University of Kansas and MIssion Viejo High School.

How do I contact Meghan Oconnor for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a Nurse in SD?

Nurses in SD typically earn $101,000 to $152,000 annually, with a median of $118,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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