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Robyn Lutz
Columbus,OH
Summary
Dynamic Administrative Nurse Manager at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center with a proven track record in budget management and quality improvement. Spearheaded initiatives enhancing maternal safety and equity, while fostering leadership development. Recognized for transformational mentorship and strategic planning, driving impactful change across women’s health services. Committed to patient-centered, relationship-based care and the creation of work environments where patients and nurses feel valued, heard and respected.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Nurse Manager
OhioHealth Grant Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio
01.2022 - Current
- Provide executive operational leadership for one of the region’s largest women’s health service lines within a major hospital system, overseeing strategic, financial, quality, and workforce priorities across inpatient and outpatient women’s health operations.
- Manage a $70 million annual unit budget with sustained >100% productivity performance over four consecutive years through operational discipline, fiscal stewardship, and workforce optimization.
- Chair and lead the System Women’s Health Policy Committee, driving policy standardization, evidence-based practice alignment, and system-wide clinical excellence initiatives.
- Serve as a key member of the System Quality Hemorrhage Work Group, advancing maternal safety protocols, hemorrhage prevention strategies, and quality improvement initiatives to improve obstetric outcomes.
- Led implementation of TeamBirth model, strengthening shared decision-making and communication to promote patient-centered maternity care.
- Played a leadership role in securing and implementing the CDC CHAMPS Breastfeeding Equity Program at Grant Medical Center, advancing breastfeeding access and equity for diverse patient populations.
- Assisted in securing Wave 1 and Wave 2 participation in the Ohio Perinatal Quality Collaborative Respectful Care Program, reinforcing institutional commitment to equity, maternal safety, and quality outcomes.
- Founded the first Women’s Health Leadership Work Group integrating inpatient and outpatient nurse leaders to improve service line cohesion, strategic alignment, and leadership development.
- Directed Culture Quadrant Nursing Operations Committee for goal deployment, aligning frontline leadership with organizational strategy and performance metrics.
- Honored with the Nurse Leader DAISY Award for exceptional contributions in transformational leadership, mentorship, and nursing administration excellence.
Clinical Nurse Manager | Principal Investigator | Project Director, Healthy Adolescent Transitions (HAT)
OhioHealth Research Institute/Community Partnerships
Columbus, Ohio
09.2016 - 01.2022
- Secured and led implementation of a $4.5 million federal grant through the Family and Youth Services Bureau, creating and scaling a major evidence-based women’s health initiative focused on adolescent mothers.
- Directed strategic planning, staffing, operational workflows, curriculum development, and fidelity oversight for a multidisciplinary maternal health research and intervention program.
- Built and managed cross-sector partnerships with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, physician practices, social service agencies, and internal OhioHealth departments.
- Maintained quality, compliance, and documentation adherence while enhancing customer service and program outcomes in alignment with federal deliverables and logic models.
- Coordinated with technology and operations teams to design digital health tools, improving service delivery processes.
- Developed IRB protocols and led institutional approval processes.
- Led outreach and recruitment efforts across 21+ clinical practices in Central Ohio, increasing program visibility and engagement.
- Presented findings nationally through HRSA webinars, maternal-child conferences, and public health initiatives.
Project Director | Nurse Manager, Teen Options to Prevent Pregnancy (TOPP)
OhioHealth
Columbus, Ohio
10.2010 - 09.2016
- Developed and Directed one of United States' Health and Human Services leading teen pregnancy prevention and rapid repeat pregnancy reduction programs.
- Developed operational infrastructure, quality standards, and regulatory compliance systems while overseeing budget and staff development to enhance program effectiveness.
- Led implementation of Motivational Interviewing-based interventions after advanced MINT training.
- Designed and operationalized immediate postpartum LARC implementation processes across OhioHealth in collaboration with nursing, pharmacy, and physician leadership.
- Led implementation of Motivational Interviewing-based interventions after advanced MINT training.
- Served as Nurse Planner, creating and implementing continuing education opportunities for obstetric teams to improve care delivery across a large health system.
- Co-authored peer-reviewed publications in leading obstetric and public health journals.
School Nurse
Columbus City Schools
Columbus, Ohio
08.2009 - 06.2011
- Provided acute, chronic, and preventive care for medically complex students, ensuring health needs are met in a 55,000-student urban district.
- Assessed student health needs and provided appropriate care and interventions.
- Collaborated with educators to promote student wellness and preventive health strategies.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary health planning and safety initiatives, enhancing preventive education programs for diverse student populations.
- Maintained accurate health records and updated immunization documents regularly.
Staff Nurse | Lactation Consultant | Women & Newborn Health | Oncology
Grant Medical Center / Grant Hospital
Columbus, Ohio
01.1985 - 01.2011
- Delivered comprehensive inpatient care in obstetrics, postpartum, newborn, oncology, and lactation, enhancing patient recovery and satisfaction.
- Created patient education programs on breastfeeding, infant care, and childbirth, empowering families with essential knowledge.
- Developed maternal-child educational media that increased awareness and engagement in hospital services.
- Supported Kangaroo Care research study by collecting data and facilitating participant involvement.
Women’s Health & Urgent Care Nurse
OhioHealth Wellness on Wheels Mobile Unit
Columbus, Ohio
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Provided women’s health services in mobile and community-based settings, enhancing accessibility for underserved populations.
- Facilitated continuum-of-care integration between schools, hospitals, and prenatal services, improving care coordination for families.
- Developed “Journey Curriculum” for pregnant and parenting students in urban schools, fostering educational support and resources.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) -
05-2019
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) -
01-2014
School Nurse Licensure Certificate - Nursing
01-2010
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
01-1989
Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) -
05-1985
Studies in Sociology -
06-1983
Skills
- Nursing administration
- Budget management
- Strategic planning
- Policy writing
- Quality improvement
- Evidence-based practice
- Clinical Research
- Staff Development
- Leadership development
Selected Value
- Executive leadership in women’s health service lines
- Proven ability to secure external funding and scale innovation
- Expertise in maternal-child quality and safety initiatives
- Deep experience in health equity, underserved populations, and strategic partnerships
- Strong public speaking, policy advocacy, and organizational influence
- Track record of transforming research into operational excellence
Awards
- Daisy Nurse Leader Award, 2025
- Nurse of the Year Nominee
- OhioHealth Nursing Annual Report Featured Leader
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio, Active
- School Nurse Licensure
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Former
Board Policy And Professional Leadership
- AWHONN
- American Nurses Association
- Co-Chair, Ohio Adolescent Health Partnership
- Ohio Collaborative to Prevent Infant Mortality
- Ohio Better Birth Outcomes
- Sigma Theta Tau International
- Former Ohio School Nurses Association
Research And Publications
- Co-Author, American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Co-Author, American Journal of Public Health
- National presenter for HRSA, Family and Youth Services Bureau, Healthy Teen Network, AWHONN, and multiple maternal-child health conferences
- Recognized thought leader in adolescent maternal health, motivational interviewing, infant mortality prevention, and reproductive equity
Timeline
Administrative Nurse Manager - OhioHealth Grant Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Clinical Nurse Manager | Principal Investigator | Project Director, Healthy Adolescent Transitions (HAT) - OhioHealth Research Institute/Community Partnerships
09.2016 - 01.2022
Project Director | Nurse Manager, Teen Options to Prevent Pregnancy (TOPP) - OhioHealth
10.2010 - 09.2016
School Nurse - Columbus City Schools
08.2009 - 06.2011
Women’s Health & Urgent Care Nurse - OhioHealth Wellness on Wheels Mobile Unit
01.2005 - 01.2009
Staff Nurse | Lactation Consultant | Women & Newborn Health | Oncology - Grant Medical Center / Grant Hospital
01.1985 - 01.2011
Capital University - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN),
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC),
The Ohio State University - School Nurse Licensure Certificate, Nursing
Otterbein University - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN),
Otterbein University - Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN),
Miami University - Studies in Sociology,