Type Of Business:
Consulting firm
Expertise:
Design, development and implementation of health care information services for electronic medical records; Knowledge transfer to the staff that will be maintaining the system
Major Product/SVS:
Consulting services for health care
Favorite Business Publication:
Journal of Nursing Informatics; CIN
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling; Photography; Spending time at the beach; Painting
Education Degrees:
Master of Science in Nursing, Minor in Education, University of California, San Francisco; Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Almeda University
Affiliations Awards:
ANIA; American Association of Critical-Care Nurses; Sigma Theta Tau International
Place of Birth:
Fort Worth
Industry:
Health Care Informatics
State/Country of Origin:
TX/USA
Date of Distinction:
7/20/2011
Work History:
Lieutenant Commission, U.S. Navy Nurse Corps
Career Achievements:
Commission Award, U.S. Navy Nurse Corps; Award for Excellence in Critical Care Nursing, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Ragsdale's flexibility, learning skills and knowledge separate her from her peers.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Ms. Ragsdale would like to be remembered by her peers for her caring nature and quality of work.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspects of her career is seeing the spark in the people with whom she works and knowing that the transfer of knowledge will benefit the person.
Charity:
Family and Friends of Abuse Victims; Civil Air Patrol; Boy Scouts of America
Number Of Years In Profession:
38
Number Of Years In Current Position:
14
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her self-confidence, perseverance, desire to try something new and the support she receives from her husband.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through a natural progression of opportunities.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Ragsdale worked as a registered nurse in the diagnostic unit of a health care center. Her motto is "believe." She would like to dedicate this recognition to her husband.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Assisting hospitals and clinics in developing electronic medical records; Building relationships with facility staff
Education Certifications:
Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse; Cardiovascular Clinical Nurse Specialist
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Ragsdale hopes to retire and enjoy the rest of her life with her husband and grandchildren.