Ronnie started off his career in medicine as an orderly at Cumberland River Hospital in 1982. Since then he has gone on to receive his degree as a Registered Nurse and served as the facilities Director of Nursing for several years.
During the last few years, he has earned his licensure as a Emergency Medical Technician and worked as a Flight Nurse with Air Evac. In 2006, Ronnie earned his Master's Degree in Nursing from Belmont University and obtained certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.