Sharlene Gjermundson, public health RN, grew up in Trenton, North Dakota, and enrolled in the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Tribe. She attended United Tribes Technical College and then the University of Mary for a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Gjermundson believes that patients should come first. She enjoys meeting people in the community and spreading valuable information. Outside of work, she stays busy with woodwork (primarily western furniture refurbishing), embroidery, reading, participating in vendor shows, tending to the ranch, and being with family.