Photo by Laura Houck Photography: Erin Wooley, CNO at WhidbeyHealth.
Newly hired Chief Nursing Officer, Erin Wooley RN, MSN, CENP, arrived at WhidbeyHealth in January with 12 years of leadership experience in acute inpatient and outpatient care under her stethoscope. Erin enters a room with a big smile, palpable positive energy and an undeniable “how-can-I-help-you” attitude.
A native Texan, Wooley received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Tarleton State University and a Master of Science in Nursing Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington. She also achieved a Nursing Executive certification from the American Organization of Nurse Leaders and was honored to be recognized with the "2018 Making a Difference" award at Estes Park Health.
Wooley understands the importance of access to healthcare in rural settings. For the past six years, she served as the Director of Medical/Surgery, Case Management, Outpatient Infusion, Wound Care and Respiratory Therapy at Estes Park Health in Estes Park, Colo., a 23-bed critical access hospital.
"Estes Park Health is where my passion for critical access/rural healthcare began," says Wooley. "I was pleased to serve as the Interim Chief Nursing Officer during a period of transition for the organization."
Wooley says she saw the commitment of WhidbeyHealth staff from her first contact here. “I am impressed with the quality of care provided at WhidbeyHealth and by the people providing it.” She is on track to support her staff in providing the highest quality care to patients every day.
“When I see a recent patient at the grocery store or at church or the dog park, I feel immensely proud knowing that we gave them exceptional care,” Wooley says.
“Every day brings the opportunity to deliver extraordinary services to our neighbors and families here on Whidbey Island.” She reiterated one of the most important tenets of WhidbeyHealth’s purpose:
“We are poised to provide exceptional care, given by exceptional people, right here at home.
