Emily Oulman, RN, NSN
Emily Oulman, RN, MSN, is a dedicated registered nurse with over a decade of experience in healthcare, beginning her career in 2010 as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She advanced to a Licensed Practical Nurse in 2014 and became a Registered Nurse in 2015, continuing her academic journey by earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University in 2018 and her Master of Science in Nursing Education from Capella University in 2021. Her strong educational foundation, combined with hands-on clinical experience, reflects her commitment to both patient care and professional growth.
Since 2017, Emily has been an integral part of the team at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where she has worked both at the bedside on a stroke unit and as a virtual nurse supporting patients remotely. Her clinical expertise includes stroke, epilepsy, and neurology care, supported by her stroke and EKG certifications. Known for her ability to navigate fast-paced healthcare environments, she plays a key role in care coordination, supporting clinical leadership, and ensuring efficient workflows that enhance both patient and provider experiences. Emily is also deeply invested in education, regularly precepting and orienting new nurses, and sharing her knowledge to help develop the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Passionate about patient advocacy, Emily is committed to ensuring that patients receive not only high-quality clinical care but also meaningful human connection. She has demonstrated strong leadership by advocating on behalf of more than 100 virtual nurses, presenting comprehensive feedback to hospital leadership on the importance of maintaining human-centered care in an increasingly technology-driven environment. Her dedication to patient education and compassionate care is at the core of her practice, as she continues to champion approaches that prioritize both clinical excellence and the patient experience.
• MSN, Capella University, 2021
• BSN, Chamberlain University, 2018
• RN, Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar, 2015
• LPN, Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar, 2014
• Stroke Certified
• EKG Certified
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- Stroke
- Neurology
- Epilepsy
- Virtual Nursing
- Patient Education
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
What I enjoy most about nursing is being able to take the time with patients who need discharge education or just need to talk. That's what virtual nursing really allowed me to do. The bedside nurses have four patients and so many tasks to complete, but as a virtual nurse, I actually have the time to provide that patient education and human interaction that patients need and deserve. I received so much feedback from both nurses and patients about how grateful and thankful they were that I could take those tasks away from the bedside nurse's busy day and really spend quality time with the patients. It's about providing that human connection and making sure patients get the care and attention they need, not just rushing through tasks. That's what drives me in nursing.