Kenneth Raderstorf, NP

About Kenneth Raderstorf III While in his early 20s, when he was working as a firefighter and doing EMS training, Kenneth Raderstorf decided he wanted a career in medicine. He earned his Bachelor of Science of Nursing at Indiana University, Bloomington. Five years later, he graduated from Indiana State University, Terre Haute, with his Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner. Kenneth’s philosophy as a provider is “primum non nocere,” which is Latin for “First, do no harm.” He describes his approach to practicing medicine as conservative. “I’ve learned to never jump to conclusions before completing a patient assessment,” he says. His medical career has been in emergency departments where he worked as a registered nurse, a nurse practitioner, and a nurse manager. He has coordinated care with multi-discipline teams of physicians, nurses and ancillary services. Patients have taught him that everyone is an individual. What works for one person won’t necessarily work for the next, he says. In his own words… Who is or was the most influential people/role models in your life?  My brother Andy. What was your first job growing up?  Working at the radio station WZOW 97.7, with my dad who was a DJ. What is your favorite food? Movie?  Favorite food: Wings    Favorite movie: Goldeneye What was your best/worst subjects in school growing up?  English was my best subject and math was my worst. If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased) who would it be and why?  My dad, who is deceased. In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about?  My family. What are your hobbies, interests?  Golf and boating Do you have pets?  Yes, we have a Goldendoodle What is something most people don’t know about you?  I played competitive chess through high school and won two years in a row.