About

Peter Brackner RN, BSN, graduated from nursing school in December 1995. He came to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital in 2006 and joined the SNA Board in 2016. He took on the position of President of the SNA Board in 2021.

He originally was hired to the Telemetry-Renal unit when it was located on 2E (this unit is now 4N). He was a designated lead on 4N until he was offered the opportunity to try his hand at nurse management at Sutter Solano Medical Center, he served there for 14 months. It was that experience in a middle management position that solidified Peter’s love of working at the bedside as well as his drive to join the labor movement. He returned to SRMH December 2010 to 1Center. He stayed on 1C until he was given the opportunity to open the Sotoyome Unit. When he joined the SNA board, he was able to participate in the arbitration against SRMH for violations against our Collective Bargaining Agreement addressing Lead Nurses with a patient assignment. SNA won this arbitration leading to extra pay for Lead nurses when given a patient assignment. He was on the bargaining team to negotiate the 2017, 2020 and 2020 SNA contracts. He represents nurses during disciplinary actions and Fact Findings. Peter contacts members of Hospital Administration on behalf of nurses concerning contractual or Hospital policy issues and advocates for the nurse(s). He is committed to represent SNA in maintaining contacts with County Supervisors, State and Federal legislators, regarding health care issues that impact Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital nurses, along with collaborating and supporting with other unions by joining informational pickets and strike lines (e.g., NUHW, SNP, Unite Here, CNA).

Rosalyn Hart has worked at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital since 2011.

She has worked in the ICU and is a part of the rapid response team. Rosalyn joined SNA as a board member in 2021. She first worked at SRMH in 2006 as a unit secretary during nursing school. She graduated from nursing school in 2007 and has been in intensive care ever since. Rosalyn has become more involved with the hospital over years of service. She joined the SNA Board to further grow and help her fellow colleagues and patients. Rosalyn also works as a hospice nurse part time as she is very passionate about patient care in and out of the hospital.

Rosalyn enjoys her role on the union board and getting to know all the nurses that she now represents. She is always open to stopping and helping anyone throughout the hospital as she rounds when working as a rapid response nurse. Please don’t be shy to stop her for any questions or ask for help with a turn. Even though she works on day shift, ICU starts at 5am so look for her at the end of your night shifts as well.

Helen Cortopassi, RN, BSN started her career as a nurse in 1985 and has been at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital since 1995. She started at SRMH in Neurology (2E).

After 5 years in Neurology she transferred to the Education department and worked there for 20 years. She assisted in starting the Clinical Academy, generating classes, and promoting nurse mentorship, advocating for nurses on the Clinical ladder and advocating for nurse professional development. She most recently in the last couple years took a nurse roll in the Pre-Admit department. Helen has been a strong supporter of the clinical ladder and joined the SNA board in the Fall of 2022. She has held many positions as a nurse and is looking forward to learning the many roles of a SNA board member. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the SNA team.

Tammie Keithley, RN worked in the ICU at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital since 1997. She was always supportive of SNA and joined the Board in 2016. Tammie assumed the Treasurer role in 2017.

As Treasurer, Tammie is responsible for maintaining the day-to-day business side of SNA. She corresponds with the State and County regarding property and business. Tammie is responsible for keeping current banking records.  She researches hospital financial data and calculates profit margins quarterly.  Tammie keeps an annual current list of SNA members that she cross checks with the hospital reports every 2 weeks. She makes sure all dues are current and troubleshoots with HR if they are not. Besides Treasurer she is also the office manager. She has the responsibility that all business insurances are up to date, the office utilities are maintained and deals with the landlord. Tammie finds her role on the SNA Board to be arduous at times but rewarding. She believes the strength of our union is in the empowerment of our members.

Natalie Muchow, RN has worked for Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital since 2012. She worked on the 4th Floor in Telemetry for 10 years where she gained a wealth of nursing knowledge.

She was relief lead, participated on Shared Governance, Acuity Committee, Stroke Committee, Work Groups for Through-Put and SBAR. She taught in the Clinical Academy for many years assisting the next generation of nurses in the beginning steps of their nursing career. Natalie is currently and has been on the Clinical Ladder Committee for 5 years advocating the professional development of our nurses. For a short 6-month term, she acted as interim assistant manager for the telemetry units during a time of management shift. At that time, she learned the importance of how to run a successful nursing team but also that her passion is at the bedside with her fellow teammates caring for the vulnerable population. So, she went back to working as a Staff Nurse. Natalie currently works in the Cath Lab department. Her strong drive and passion for advocacy of staff and patients has led her to join SNA in Fall of 2022. She brings her knowledge, drive, and enthusiasm to each SNA meeting and event in hopes for a successful collaboration between administration and staff.

Gloria Frederick, RN, MSN, CMSRN has worked at Santa Rosa Memorial since 2005. Gloria has 28 years of experience in nursing. Before becoming a member of the SNA Board, Gloria was a very active SNA nurse.

She could be seen many days coming to watch negotiation sessions and attending membership meetings as an SNA floor representative. Gloria continues to serve as a representative for the UM/Case Management Department. In 2017, she had the opportunity to serve on the negotiations team. In December 2017, she was officially elected to the SNA Board as a Board Member. One of her main roles is collecting, researching, interpreting, and analyzing data regarding Providence Health System and how it relates to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. She also collects information on other hospitals in our region, state, and nation. Gloria attends many meetings and events in the community representing SNA.  Gloria served on the 2020 and 2023 bargaining team. “My wish for the New Year is for every nurse to be seen and heard.”

Kery Poteracke started at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, as a Care Partner in 1976 in 1977 she became an SRJC Nursing graduate.

She spent 2 years in the ortho department, before transferring and spending 21 years in CCD and finished her career in 2014 at Rohnert Park Urgent Care. She continues to work with SNA since her retirement in 2014. In 1980, she took the board position of treasurer, which she held till 1986 and participated in three negotiations before resigning due to maternity leave. In 2007, Kery was approached to join the board and she took the job as secretary and has participated at another 7 negotiation tables since then. Kery is very valuable to SNA. Every two weeks she deals with HR reports of new hires, termination, and changes in status of nurses. She tracks hires and terminations to see what departments are having large turnovers. In the few years since the hospital became part of Providence, Kery has been the “go-to person” for nurses dealing with pay issues. It has been Kery’s pleasure to be on the SNA Board and work with such dedicated Board Members and to help our membership when needed.

I started my career as a Nurse in 2007. I have been at Santa Rosa Memorial since 2020 where I was first a Travel Nurse then became a Staff Nurse in 2022. I spent my early years in Nursing on Med-Surg, Telemetry, Orthopedics, Urology, and Neuro-ICU. I settled into 1Center after travel nursing for 6 years. The camaraderie I experienced on 1Center reminded me of my first nursing job. I have wanted to be a Nurse since I was 5 years old. I have loved the profession ever since I can remember. Coming from the East Coast, I’ve always understood the importance of union work. I took a bus ride to Albany back when there weren’t any ratios. This was a pivotal moment in my life.

I have held many positions as a Nurse both at the bedside and in the private sector and look forward to bringing my experience to SNA. I’m looking forward to finding a balance between administration and staff in reaching for the same goal of excellent patient care.

My goals in working with SNA are patient safety and Nurse satisfaction. Having a loved one who lives in a long-term care facility is a daily reminder of how important we Nurses are and how blessed and honored we are to be able to do the work we love.