Published on January 06, 2022

Employee Testimonials

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portrait of Julene Pudwill

“I am grateful for my years at Ridgeview, and I look forward to many more."

Julene Pudwill, Coder

Mike Villalva Ridgeview

“I love being part of an organization that is built upon service to the community.”

Mike Villalva, Manager, Security Operations


Lori Foley Employee Testimonial

“I am proud to say that I have worked as an RN on the ortho/surgery unit at Ridgeview for 28 years.”

Lori Foley, RN, Ortho/surgery

Eric Fly, PA-C, Ridgeview Le Sueur Campus

“I am thankful to be part of a team that feels like a family.”

Eric Fly, PA-C
Ridgeview Le Sueur Campus

Mariah Jaus, NP

"I am very thankful to work for Ridgeview where 'You Matter Here' is applied to both employees and patients."

Mariah Jaus, NP,
Ridgeview Clinics

Brooke Pischke, LPN

"Ridgeview treats their patients like they are our own family. It is such a fun environment to work. I can honestly say that I love my job and co-workers."

Brooke Pischke, LPN, Ridgeview Clinics

Missy Weber, NP

“I've enjoyed 35 years at Ridgeview. The support has helped me advance my career and achieve my goal of continuing to serve my community.”

Missy Weber, NP, Ridgeview Clinics in Arlington

Beth Jerde

“Before working at Ridgeview, I did not have any health care experience, and I thought it was too late for me to start a new career. I soon learned that it was not, as I was encouraged by my leaders and coworkers to continue my education.

Beth Jerde, Wound & Hyperbaric Healing

Josh Schneider, Nurse Manager

"At Ridgeview, I see how all employees are genuinely valued. I feel like my opinions matter here and that I can directly improve the lives of our patients."

Josh Schneider, Nurse Manager, Ridgeview's Arlington Campus

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Betsy Geyen

"My co-workers feel like family. They are all proud to work here and seem to love the work they do."

Betsy Geyen, Patient Account Representative

Beth Kalb Employee Testimonial

"I wanted to live and take care of the people who I was connected with and that's my family, friends and neighbors."

Beth Kalb, MSN, RN, Director,
Patient Care Services
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Zach Christians Employee Testimonial

"Everyone here is a team member and wants to help make you better.”

Zach, Christians, EMT,
Ridgeview Ambulance
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Jane Scharpe

"The best part of my current position is the team I work with. Every one of them has a great attitude and enjoys their job."

Jane Scharpe,
Patient Financial Services Manager

Margo Bjork, RN

"I am proud of the extra TLC we give our patients and their families."

Margo Bjork, RNRidgeview Arlington Campus

Heidi Fisher

"The feeling of family here — and the pride that is shared while caring for our community — is why I continue to call this home."

Heidi Jo Fisher, ED TechRidgeview Arlington Campus

Cindy Steinert

“When people ask where I work, I’m proud to say ‘Ridgeview.’"

Cindy Steinert, Print Production Coordinator

Tim Walter Ridgeview

“It’s nice to give back to the community that supported me when I was younger.”

Tim Walter,
Lead Blood Bank Technologist
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Melanie Menth Employee Testimonial

“I’m most proud to be part of a team and organization that believes in the community. We all care about our staff and our patients.”

Melanie Menth,
Patient Access Representative
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Lisa Otto Arlington Clinic

“We all work together, support each other and put our patients needs first. We are a family!”

Lisa Otto, RMA
Ridgeview Clinics

Kerri Specht

"I have a deep sense of belonging within my department that is directly proportional to my commitment to the community that we serve."

Kerri Specht, RN, Emergency Department
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Jen and Cyndy Nurse Navigators

See what Ridgeview Nurse Navigators Jennifer Jerde, RN, and Cyndy Stuckmayer, RN, have to say about their careers at Ridgeview.

Jen Jerde, RN & Cyndy Stuckmayer, RN, Nurse Navigators
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Angela Rud

“It is a true privilege to work with our Ridgeview volunteers. My life is enriched by their kind, thoughtful, giving nature!”

Angela Rud, Supervisor,
Volunteer Services

Abbie Burns

“I love being able to serve my hometown community at Ridgeview Le Sueur. We have a great nursing team — that feels like family to me.

Abbie Burns, RN
Ridgeview Le Sueur Campus

Kell Wendt, RN, MSN

"At Ridgeview, I am surrounded by others who want to provide the best care for our communities. Our 'why' always comes back to our patients and doing what is best for them."

Kell Wendt, RN, MSN,
Director of Patient Care, Ridgeview's Arlington and Le Sueur Campuses

Ann Balfany, HR

“I was excited to be part of an organization that encourages work-life balance and was close to home. Little did I know, I would quickly find a thousand more reasons why working at Ridgeview is so rewarding."

Ann Balfany, Human Resources, Employee Benefits

Kendra Pogose, CMA

"I have gained so much experience and have so many memories at Ridgeview; I can’t wait to see what the next 10 years bring.”

Kendra Pogose, CMA, Ridgeview Clinics

Jason Mueller, Materials Management

"As an employee in Materials Management, my tasks are very unique as I get to work with multiple departments and individuals who work in patient care. To help and learn from those individuals is tremendously rewarding."

Jason Mueller,
Materials Management