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Melanie Kelly

Family Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Knoxville, TN Optum
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Overview
Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
6 years at Optum
Gender
Female
Connections
57
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 86,546 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse Practitioner specialty. Melanie Kelly is one of them.
  • 2,131 Nurse Practitioners are based in TN (out of 27,118 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 1,589 contacts at Optum are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse Practitioner compensation in TN: $101,000 – $152,000 (median $118,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurse Practitioners in TN: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (99), The Vanderbilt University (71), U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs (31).
  • 2% of Nurse Practitioners in TN hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 81% of Nurse Practitioners in TN have verified education credentials on file.
  • Data refreshed July 2026.

Public records & verifications
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  • Professional LinkedIn profile on file (subscribers only).
  • Data aggregated from public licensure databases, LinkedIn, and verified employer records. Cross-check via the registry link above.
Education
Middle Tennessee State University
Master of Science in Nursing
Tennessee Wesleyan University
About Optum
Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Website
optum.com
Office Location
133 E 58th St, New York, NY
Professional Overview

Melanie Kelly is a Family Nurse Practitioner, currently affiliated with Optum, based in Knoxville, TN. As a nurse practitioner, Kelly contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Knoxville, TN. They have been with Optum for 6 years. Kelly holds academic credentials, including Master of Science in Nursing, from Middle Tennessee State University and Tennessee Wesleyan University. Optum operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse practitioner professionals can use HealthTal to access verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. Direct outreach to nurse practitioner specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Knoxville, TN 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melanie Kelly located?
Melanie Kelly is based in Knoxville, TN. They are currently affiliated with Optum.
What is Melanie Kelly's specialty?
Melanie Kelly specializes in Nurse Practitioner. Their current role is Family Nurse Practitioner.
Where does Melanie Kelly currently work?
Melanie Kelly currently works at Optum. They have been there for 6 years.
What is Melanie Kelly's educational background?
Melanie Kelly attended Middle Tennessee State University and Tennessee Wesleyan University.
How do I contact Melanie Kelly for recruiting?
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How do I recruit a Nurse Practitioner?
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What is the average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in TN?
Nurse Practitioners in TN 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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