Mindy Dudenbostel began her career as a Nursing Assistant and later a Licensed Practical Nurse at the former St. Ann’s Healthcare Center in Chester.   In 2007, she earned her Associate Degree in Nursing and became a Registered Nurse.  In 2011, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from McKendree University, Lebanon, IL.  As a Registered Nurse Mindy worked at Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) in Murphysboro and In Carbondale, IL.  In 2016 she earned a Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Walden University in Minneapolis, MN.

She has been employed as a Family Nurse Practitioner at SIH in Murphysboro and Southern Illinois University in Marion, IL.  Mindy is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.  She finds the most rewarding part of her career the use of evidence-based practices to provide excellent care to her patients.  Her areas of interest are acute injuries and occupational health.  Ultimately, she enjoys the variety of patients she cares for as a family nurse practitioner. 

Mindy has been a member of the Memorial Hospital team since 2022.