About
Ramona is a Certified Physician Assistant with over 25 years of experience in urgent, immediate, and family care across Northeastern Indiana. She's built a career on steady hands, quick judgment, and genuine care for patients — the same qualities that show up in her garden beds, her sewing room, and her kitchen.
Experience
Physician Assistant, Certified
Apr 2022 – PresentPhysicians Urgent Care / WellNow / Local MD – Urgent Care · Northeastern Indiana
- Continuously employed at the same clinic through several ownership and rebrand transitions
- Diagnose and treat acute illness and injury, order and interpret diagnostics, and manage treatment plans
- Deliver efficient, high-volume patient care while maintaining a strong bedside manner
Physician Assistant, Certified
Apr 1998 – Apr 2021Redi-Med Urgent Care, Lutheran Health Network · Multiple locations, Northeastern Indiana
- Provided urgent and family care to patients across multiple Redi-Med clinic locations over a 23-year career
- Built long-term relationships with patients and families throughout the community
- Trained and mentored incoming clinical staff and supported clinic operations across locations
Veterinary & Laboratory Technician, Research
Early CareerMaple Leaf Farms · Milford, IN
- Ran diagnostics, bacterial cultures, and sensitivities
- Assisted with genetic research experiments and feed analysis
Unit Clerk / Nursing Aide
Early CareerKosciusko Community Hospital · Warsaw, IN
- Transcribed physician's orders and supported day-to-day patient care
Education
Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant Studies
University of Saint Francis (formerly Lutheran College of Health Professions) · Fort Wayne, IN
- Clinical rotations in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, OB/GYN, and Psychiatry, plus an elective in Plastic Surgery
Bachelor of Science, Meat & Animal Science and Poultry Science
University of Wisconsin–Madison · Madison, WI
- Dean's Honor List, 3.6 GPA
High School Diploma
Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School · Wittenberg, WI
- Honor student, graduated 3rd in a class of 150
- Yearbook Co-Editor, Student Council President
- FFA, FHA, Forensics, Tennis Team, Math Team
Skills & Areas of Practice
- Urgent & Immediate Care
- Family & Occupational Medicine
- Patient Assessment & Triage
- Suturing & Wound Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Telehealth & Virtual Care
- Diagnostic Ordering & Interpretation
- Patient Education
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Staff Training & Mentoring
- NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)
- Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
Beyond the Clinic
When she's not seeing patients, Ramona is usually making something with her hands.
Family
Adores time with her nine grandchildren: Rayna, Izabel, Jessie, Rhone, Zayden, Chloee, Jaxon, Milo, and Braden.
Master Gardener
Tends flower and vegetable beds with a Master Gardener's eye for detail.
Sewing
Sews for family and for the love of the craft.
Knitting
Rarely without a project on the needles.
Cooking
Feeds everyone who walks through the door.
Puzzles
Always has one in progress, one piece at a time.
Fairy Houses
Builds tiny fairy houses tucked into the garden.
Traveling
Jumps at the chance to explore somewhere new.
Upcycled Finds
Gives forgotten things a second life through arts and crafts.
Trendsetter
Has an effortless eye for style.
Backyard Chickens
Still keeps the coop and often thinks about getting back into it.
Theater
A regular at the Wagon Wheel, The Civic, and The Embassy for a good play.
Not a Snake Fan
Loves the outdoors — snakes are the one exception.
Clinic Greenery
She and Suzie have filled the Urgent Care with plants — and sent a few home with patients, too.
Oliver
Her cat, and very much a member of the family.
🏡 Ridinger Lake
Ramona and her family keep a lake house on Ridinger Lake in Indiana — her favorite place to garden, cook, and unwind with family.