Renate Kempowski, RN

Originally from Germany, Renate graduated from art school and worked in children’s books and animation before deciding to pursue nursing as a way to have a direct impact on people’s lives. Renate considers Silverado Hospice is one of her “homes away from home.” “Silverado gave me a chance as a newly graduated RN with a passion for hospice,” she says of coming to the company after graduating from nursing school at 50 years old. Since starting work in hospice Renate has worked as a case manager, on-call and admissions nurse. Renate speaks with pride of the “love, gratitude and respect for all my dedicated coworkers at Silverado who serve their patients with their hearts and souls.”

In her free time Renate enjoys working in her garden, cooking, swimming, painting and drawing. She shares a house with her cats Ringo and Lola (left to her by one of her patients), and her beloved husband Paul.