Cheryl Lillegraven

Adult/Geriatric Clinical Nurse Specialist · Unitypoint Health

Nurse Des Moines, IA

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
19 years
since Jun 2007
Gender
Female

Experience

Adult/Geriatric Clinical Nurse SpecialistCurrent
Unitypoint Health
Since Jun 2007 · 19 years · Des Moines, IA

Education

University of Southern Indiana
MSN
2004 – 2007
Mercy College of Health Sciences
BSN
1999 – 2002
Iowa Methodist School of Nusing
Diploma
1982 – 1985

Skills

Nursing Patient Safety Hospitals Healthcare Management Emr Inpatient Healthcare Patient Education Clinical Research Nursing Education Acute Care Epic Systems Medical/Surgical Patient Advocacy Registered Nurses

About Unitypoint Health

Industry
Organizations
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$1B+
Office Location
700 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA

Professional Overview

Cheryl Lillegraven is a Adult/Geriatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, currently affiliated with Unitypoint Health, based in Des Moines, IA. As a nurse, Lillegraven contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Des Moines, IA. They have been with Unitypoint Health for 19 years. Lillegraven holds academic credentials, including MSN and BSN, from University of Southern Indiana and Mercy College of Health Sciences. Core competencies include Nursing, Patient Safety, Hospitals, Healthcare Management, Emr. Unitypoint Health operates in the Organizations 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 Des Moines, IA 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

  • 649,763 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Cheryl Lillegraven is one of them.
  • 4,061 Nurses are based in IA (out of 11,588 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 973 contacts at Unitypoint Health are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse compensation in IA: $102,000 – $153,000 (median $119,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurses in IA: Unitypoint Health (231), University Of Iowa Health Care (136), Mercyone (110).
  • 7% of Nurses in IA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 67% of Nurses in IA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cheryl Lillegraven located?

Cheryl Lillegraven is based in Des Moines, IA. They are currently affiliated with Unitypoint Health.

What is Cheryl Lillegraven's specialty?

Cheryl Lillegraven specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Adult/Geriatric Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Where does Cheryl Lillegraven currently work?

Cheryl Lillegraven currently works at Unitypoint Health. They have been there for 19 years.

What is Cheryl Lillegraven's educational background?

Cheryl Lillegraven attended University of Southern Indiana and Mercy College of Health Sciences.

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What is the average salary for a Nurse in IA?

Nurses in IA typically earn $102,000 to $153,000 annually, with a median of $119,000. 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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