Karly Haug, FNP-C

Written by rcmc-brent on June 25, 2025. Posted in MedArts, Providers.

Karly Haug, FNP-C

Growing up in Canistota, South Dakota, Karly Haug, FNP-C, discovered early on a deep purpose to support and care for those around her. A value that continues to guide her approach to care in Family Medicine at Rapid City Medical Center. This calling lead her to multiple mission trips to Haiti in high school, and a lifelong commitment to serve others with compassion and purpose.

Karly earned both her Bachelor and Master of Science in Nursing from South Dakota State University. Go Jacks! Her journey from RN to Family Nurse Practitioner was fueled by a desire to advocate more deeply for her patients and be a stronger steward of their care. Her continued education reflects her belief in doing what’s best for the individuals and families she serves.

Outside the clinic, Karly enjoys spending time with her husband, their daughter, and two golden retrievers. They love being outdoors together, whether hiking, fishing, or golfing. She’s also an avid reader and self-declared coffee connoisseur.

With a deep-rooted passion for service and a strong sense of community, Karly is proud to provide family-focused care that reflects the values and spirit of Rapid City Medical Center.

Sarah Rodolph, DNP, FNP-C

Written by rcmc-brent on June 25, 2025. Posted in Mt. Rushmore RD, Providers.

Sarah Rodolph, DNP, FNP-C

Sarah Rodolph, DNP, FNP-C, APRN, is a skilled and approachable provider with The Skin Institute at Rapid City Medical Center. She has been working in dermatology since 2019, bringing years of specialized experience to her role. With a lifelong passion for caring for others, Sarah brings both clinical expertise and a personal touch to every patient interaction.

Originally born in New York, Sarah’s journey took her through Georgia and Colorado before her family settled in Spearfish, South Dakota, when she was 11. She moved to Rapid City to pursue nursing school at South Dakota State University, where she earned both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice. It was during this time she met her now-husband, and they’ve called the Black Hills home ever since.

Caring for others has always come naturally to Sarah. Nursing felt like the perfect fit, and her desire to deepen her ability to problem-solve and help others led her to become a nurse practitioner. Today, she’s proud to support patients through advanced dermatologic care with the same compassion and curiosity that inspired her journey in medicine.

Outside the clinic, Sarah leads an active, joyful life with her husband and their two boys. Together, they love spending time outdoors, tackling home projects, traveling, and finding the best local food and live music along the way. That’s not all, Sarah also enjoys tending to her chickens, dog, outdoor fish—and even runs a vacation rental.

Sarah’s dedication to her patients and community reflects Rapid City Medical Center’s core values,making her a trusted provider for dermatology care across the region.

Tessa McCullough, Au.D., ABAC

Written by rcmc-brent on June 10, 2025. Posted in Providers, WRENT.

Tessa McCullough, Au.D., ABAC

Dr. Tessa McCullough has had a lifelong passion for hearing healthcare. Growing up in Boise, Idaho, she spent countless hours in her mother’s audiology clinic—watching firsthand how improving someone’s hearing can transform their ability to connect with the world around them. That early inspiration became her calling.

She earned both her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences & Disorders and her Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) from Idaho State University. She is also certified by the American Board of Audiology. After completing her clinical training, she worked at an ENT clinic in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, before bringing her skills and enthusiasm to the Rapid City Medical Center team.

Tessa provides compassionate, evidence-based care to patients of all ages, helping them stay connected to what matters most—family, friends, and community. She believes better hearing leads to better living.

Tessa was able to live this out in 2024, when she joined a mission trip to Nebaj, Guatemala. There she and a small team screened more than 500 children for hearing loss, fit over 40 hearing aids, and trained local caregivers to support long-term hearing care in their community.

When she’s not in the clinic, you’ll likely find Tessa cooking, snowboarding, hiking and exploring the outdoors with her husband and black lab Koda.

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Amanda Sauer, CNM

Written by rcmc-brent on April 4, 2025. Posted in Mt. Rushmore RD, Providers.

Amanda Sauer, CNM

Amanda Sauer, CNM, is a dedicated Certified Nurse Midwife with a passion for women’s health, obstetric care, and personalized pregnancy support. Originally from Mitchell, SD, Amanda’s journey in healthcare began with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from South Dakota State University, followed by a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) certification from Frontier Nursing University.

Her love for obstetrics and maternity care grew while working as a labor and delivery nurse at a critical access hospital. This experience deepened her desire to play a more active role in prenatal care, labor support, and postpartum wellness, leading her to become a nurse midwife.

Amanda is passionate about empowering women through every stage of life, from pregnancy and childbirth to reproductive health and beyond. She believes in providing evidence-based, compassionate care tailored to each woman’s unique needs.

When she’s not caring for patients, Amanda enjoys hiking, reading, quilting, and spending time outdoors with her husband and two children. She’s also a proud cat mom to three furry companions.

Keirsta Ragels, CNM

Written by cloakendagger on September 24, 2024. Posted in Mt. Rushmore RD, Providers.

Keirsta Ragels, CNM

Keirsta Ragels joins Rapid City Medical Center as a Certified Nurse Midwife. Her medical interests include Midwifery and Women’s Health, Preconception Counseling, Contraceptive Management, and Menstrual Cycle Irregularities

She is associated with the American College of Nurse Midwives and maintains Monument Health Hospital Privileges.

In her spare time, she enjoys time with her children, husband, and dog, reading, camping, hiking, fishing, and trying new foods.

Mallory Wipf, PA-C

Written by cloakendagger on September 16, 2024. Posted in Providers, Tower Road.

Mallory Wipf, PA-C

Mallory Wipf, PA-C joined Rapid City Medical Center’s Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology department just in time for their move to the Tower Road Clinic’s expanded location.

Mallory grew up on a ranch in central South Dakota. She attended college at the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND graduating with a BS in respiratory therapy. She then attended the University of South Dakota graduating with her MS as a PA. She worked in pulmonology for many years before joining RCMC. She enjoys rock climbing, running, and backpacking as well as spending time with her nieces and two dogs

Paige Donahue, C-NP

Written by cloakendagger on June 6, 2024. Posted in Mt. Rushmore RD, Providers.

Paige Donahue, C-NP

Certified Nurse Practitioner, Paige Donahue, joined RCMC’s Urgent Care in 2024 – helping our clinic continue to see patients in a timely, professional, and compassionate manner.

Janessa Gross, C-NP

Written by cloakendagger on April 1, 2024. Posted in Providers, South Clinic.

Janessa Gross, C-NP

Janessa has always called the Black Hills home. She grew up in the hills and obtained her bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University before she began traveling for her nursing career. She has spent several years working at various Emergency Departments in Southern California as well as Washington state prior to returning back to the Rapid City area.

Once she returned to the Black Hills, she worked in emergency medicine, surgical hospital as well as pain management while she attended graduate school. After receiving her master’s degree as a family nurse practitioner from South Dakota State University she continued her career in emergency medicine before finding her place at Rapid City Medical Center.

Janessa has a passion for making a difference in people’s lives and feels that developing a caring and trusting patient relationship is a priority.

She enjoys spending her free time with friends and family paddle boarding, hiking, and camping as well as caring for their variety of farm animals and pets.

Kelly Steele, C-NP

Written by cloakendagger on January 5, 2024. Posted in Providers, South Clinic.

Kelly Steele, C-NP

Kelly grew up in the Black Hills area and earned her Bachelor of Nursing degree from South Dakota State University. For ten years, she worked as an RN in cardiology and vascular cardiology prior to earning her master’s degree in nursing from Clarkson College in Omaha to become a CNP. She joined RCMC South in 2023 after discovering her passion for Family Medicine and looks forward to forming long-term relationships with patients across their lifespan.

Kelly has a husband, Jay, 2 sons; Cole and Mason, 4 daughters; Caysee, Kimber, Cassi, and Taylor, a Pug, Oliver, a French bulldog, Charlie, and 2 labs; Bronco and Luna. Outside work, she enjoys watching college sports, especially Husker volleyball, reading, and home organization and decor.

Lannese Purtell, D-NP

Written by cloakendagger on November 29, 2023. Posted in MedArts, Providers.

Lannese Purtell, D-NP

Lannese is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. She graduated from South Dakota State University with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. Prior to obtaining her DNP degree, Lannese worked as registered nurse (RN) for almost 10 years. She has a passion for caring for individuals across their lifespan.

Lannese is a Rapid City native and enjoys the beautiful Black Hills. When not working, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and three children.