Chezlee Nelson

Chezlee Nelson joined Kidney Specialists of Southern Nevada in 2023 as the Registered Nurse Educator and was promoted to Director of Value-Based Care in 2025. She brings over 15 years of experience in the medical field, with a strong background in nephrology, clinical care, and healthcare operations.

A registered nurse since 2020, Chezlee began her career in in-center hemodialysis as a Patient Care Technician before transitioning into hospital administration. After earning her nursing license, she worked in Labor and Delivery and later returned to in-center hemodialysis as a float pool nurse, driven by her passion for nephrology and patient-centered kidney care. In her current role, she focuses on advancing value-based initiatives and improving care coordination and patient outcomes.

Chezlee holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. In addition to her role at KSOSN, Chezlee enjoys spending time with family and cooking.