Amy L. Wood, RN
Columbus
Summary
Registered nurse with over 25 years of experience across diverse clinical specialties, including NICU, Med-Surg, Pulmonary, Diabetes, and Ortho-Plastics. The first half of my career was spent in acute care at the bedside, followed by extensive experience in outpatient settings focused on care coordination. I am highly organized, skilled in multitasking, and value collaboration to deliver exceptional patient-centered care. Known for empathy and compassion, I have had the privilege of caring for patients throughout the entire lifespan - from birth to end of life - which I consider a profound honor. Nursing continues to be an incredibly fulfilling profession for me.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Care Coordinator
Ohio State University Physicians
Columbus, OH
01.2024 - Current
- Care coordination for Military Medicine, osseointegration clinic and the Limb Restoration Program within the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing individualized care plans and coordinating multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration through regular meetings and information-sharing sessions with members from various departments involved in patient care.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare teams for seamless transitions of care outside of Ohio.
- Engaged in partnerships with Veteran's Affairs, Semper Fi Fund, and local prosthetic teams to facilitate and expedite referrals to our program.
Pulmonary Nurse Clinician
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, OH
11.2012 - 01.2024
- Provided outpatient care in Cystic Fibrosis clinic for 600 patients aged infant through adult.
- Developed and provided quality patient and family education on Cystic Fibrosis, asthma, and other respiratory disease management, self-care techniques, and preventative measures.
- Coordinator Infant CF clinic, assisted with standardization of infant clinc visits and the Newborn Screening QI project.
- Developed and coordinated Pediatric-to-Adult Transition program
- Coordinated annual Oral Glucose Tolerance testing for 270 patients, with 90% completion rate.
- Discharge planning, arranging home oxygen and DME supplies, and management of home IV antibiotic therapy.
Registered Nurse
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, OH
08.2001 - 11.2012
- Administered direct patient care, ensuring safety and comfort for diverse pediatric populations within multiple hospital units (NICU step-down, Apnea team, Float Pool, Gen-Med, Pulmonary).
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, responding swiftly to changes in status.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient's acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Advocated for patient needs during interdisciplinary rounds, influencing treatment decisions effectively.
- Provided patient and family education in preparation for discharge.
Education
Associate of Science -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, Ohio, OH06-2000
Skills
- Care planning
- Quality improvement
- Compassion and empathy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Complex Problem-solving
- High level of autonomy
- Team coordination
Accomplishments
Poster "Development and Evaluation of a Multidisciplinary Approach to Transitioning Young Adults with Cystic Fibrosis at Nationwide Children's Hospital", displayed at the North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference 2016.
Presented "Peds-to-Adult Transition Program at Nationwide Children's Hospital" during nursing session at the North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference 2019.
Timeline
RN Care Coordinator
Ohio State University Physicians
01.2024 - Current
Pulmonary Nurse Clinician
Nationwide Children's Hospital
11.2012 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
Nationwide Children's Hospital
08.2001 - 11.2012
Associate of Science -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbus State Community College
Military Service
United States Air Force Air National Guard, Rickenbacker AFB, Columbus OH 1995-2001