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Danielle Ramos

RN, BSN, CCTC
In 2026, I am answering the call to... bring equity, advocacy, and renewed life to every patient.
Job Title: Transplant Coordinator
Organization: The Queen's Transplant Center
Age: 38
Years in Donation and Transplantation: 10
What makes your career in organ donation and transplantation special?

In the world of transplant coordination, we often speak about “navigating the system” as a metaphorical journey. But for me, that journey became literal. My own experience with cancer was a profound turning point, stripping away the clinical distance between “provider” and “patient.” It opened my eyes to the friction, the confusion, and the sheer exhaustion that come with advocating for one’s own life while simultaneously fighting an illness.
This personal history is why I am so passionate about the structural side of nursing. When I arrived in Hawaii, I saw an opportunity to use the knowledge I had gained at a previous transplant center to revamp our program’s workflow. This wasn’t just about efficiency; it was about removing the barriers that make an already difficult journey harder for patients and families.
What makes my career special is the chance to bring both clinical expertise and lived experience to this work—to humanize the medical experience, advocate fiercely for my patients, and build systems that prioritize both patient safety and the well-being of the teams who care for them.

Biography

Danielle Ramos, RN, BSN, CCTC, is a board-certified Registered Nurse with a specialized focus in transplant coordination, currently serving as a Kidney Transplant Coordinator at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. She has built a career defined by clinical excellence, meticulous patient advocacy, and a deep passion for improving healthcare outcomes, managing the intricate journey of patients navigating life-changing organ transplantation.

Danielle’s academic background reflects her focus and tenacity: after completing her nursing program, she pursued a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Utah, finishing her degree in just two semesters amid the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic—a testament to her ability to remain calm, focused, and highly productive in high-stakes environments. Throughout her tenure in transplant medicine, she has managed high-volume caseloads with precision, including successfully listing more than 60 patients for transplant within a single six-month period. She is also an advocate for sustainable nursing models and staffing ratios that prioritize patient safety and professional well-being.

Recognized for humanizing the medical experience, Danielle brings both clinical expertise and personal perspective to her work. Her own experience as a cancer patient transformed how she understands the patient journey, fueling her commitment to advocacy, equity, and supportive communication between medical teams and the patients they serve.