Emily Woodruff
Columbus,OH
Summary
Experienced, compassionate, and driven pediatric RN specializing in inpatient pulmonology and complex care. Adept at managing medically complex patients and providing family-centered care through advocacy, education, and multimodal support. Committed to enhancing team dynamics and serving as a strong contributor to a culture focused on patient healing, safety, and excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse - Pulmonology and Complex Care
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, OH
03.2024 - Current
- Deliver high quality care to pediatric patients within a fast-paced, high acuity inpatient pulmonology and complex care focused hospital unit.
- Provide nursing care to medically complex children with high-acuity, multi-system conditions, demonstrating expertise in managing neurologic impairment, chronic respiratory support, seizure management, various genetic disorders, and post-trauma patients.
- Manage tracheostomies, trach-ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP, low and high flow nasal cannulas, nasal trumpets, and other respiratory-care focused devices to ensure airway patency and support respiratory function.
- Delivered nursing care to pediatric patients with pneumonia, bronchiolitis, cystic fibrosis, respiratory failure, and asthma, enhancing overall patient recovery and outcomes.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to formulate and implement effective, evidence-based, patient-centered plans of care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintain thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care to pediatric patients and families, facilitating goals-of-care discussions to ensure comfort, dignity, and family-centered presence during the dying process.
- Serve as a preceptor for new RNs, fostering clinical competence, critical thinking, and professional development.
Patient Support Associate
Riverside Methodist Hospital
Columbus, OH
04.2022 - 02.2024
- Provided assistance to nurses and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient care in an adult medical-surgical hospital unit
- Enhanced patient support by promptly responding to calls and addressing needs related to mobility, hygiene, comfort, and communication.
- Communicated changes in patient conditions and other unit concerns to nursing staff / members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Streamlined communication between patients and healthcare professionals to ensure clarity and understanding of care plans.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Documented patient information accurately and confidentially in the electronic health records system (Epic).
Resident Advisor
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Oversaw residential floor of 52 students, creating a safe and inclusive living environment.
- Facilitated community-building events, engaging diverse student populations and strengthening community ties.
- Collaborated with university staff to improve residence hall operations, enhancing overall student experience.
- Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and assess required assistance.
- Organized educational workshops for residents related to alcohol abuse prevention, mental health awareness, and academic success.
- Served as an advocate for student rights by representing resident interests in meetings with administration officials.
Education
Master of Science - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
The Ohio State University
Columbus05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH12.2021
Skills
- Pediatric assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient safety protocols
- Care coordination
- EMR documentation: Epic
- Strong medical ethics
- Health education
- Compassionate communication
Certification
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care (CPNP-PC) : Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Pulmonology and Complex Care
Nationwide Children's Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Patient Support Associate
Riverside Methodist Hospital
04.2022 - 02.2024
Resident Advisor
The Ohio State University
08.2019 - 02.2020
Master of Science - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
The Ohio State University