Oswego Health announced the recent promotion of registered nurse Michelle Rockwood to director of women’s services.
Rockwood graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in public justice from SUNY Oswego in 2008 before pursuing healthcare career. In 2015, she graduated with an Associate in Applied Science in nursing from Crouse College of Nursing.
Rockwood has held a variety of positions in healthcare including as a critical care technician at Northern Oswego County Ambulance and also at Menter Ambulance. She previously worked at Crouse Hospital before joining Oswego Health in 2016. Since then she’s worked in the women’s services department caring for women and newborns and assists families as they transition into their new roles.
“I have the utmost confidence in Michelle, and she is perfect for this leadership role,” said director of nursing, Melissa Purtell. “Michelle is very passionate about patient advocacy, education, and staff empowerment. We are so proud of her accomplishments at Oswego Health and thankful she’s a part of our team!”
Oswego Hospital’s maternity center is staffed 24 hours a day by experienced registered nurses, 24-hour breastfeeding support during the postpartum period and after discharge, and a neonatal nurse practitioner on duty for newborn care after delivery.