Type Of Business:
Hospital
Expertise:
Ms. Ramsden's expertise is in nursing and hemodialysis in in and outpatient settings.
Major Product/SVS:
Healthcare, Outpatient Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis
Favorite Business Publication:
Nephrology News and Issues; Various Publications, American Nephrology Nurses Association; Consumer Reports
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling, Spending Time at the Beach, Hiking in the Mountains, especially in Yosemite National Park, Riding her bicycle on Different Trails in California, Watching her Daughters Play Softball and Soccer, Reading, Working on Home Improvement Projects
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Lewis University, Romeoville, IL (1987)
Affiliations Awards:
American Nephrology Nurses' Association
Place of Birth:
Blue Island, IL
Children's Names:
Shannon, Kylie
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspects of her career are seeing a long-waiting dialysis patient receive a successful transplant and making a difference in the lives of her patients.
Charity:
Leader, Local Troop, Girl Scouts of the United States of America; Snack Bar Volunteer, Local High School; Volunteer, Girls' Softball Team, Local High School; St. Joseph's Indian School, SD; Covenant House, Los Angeles, CA; The Humane Society of the United States, American Heart Association; American Diabetes Association; Team in Training, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Number Of Years In Profession:
22
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success the support she receives from her brothers, sister and best friends and her parent's values.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after she lived in Chicago and her best friend's mother, a nurse, became her role model.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Ramsden has worked in the field of outpatient hemodialysis as both a registered nurse and a registered charge nurse. She has also worked in inpatient settings as an acute hemodialysis registered nurse.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Offering Leadership and Staff and Patient Support, Hiring New Staff, Solving Problems, Fulfilling the Requirements for the End Stage Renal Disease Program, Mentoring, Ensuring Ongoing Education for All Staff and Patients
Education Certifications:
Certification in Basic Life Support; Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support