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Julie Woodruff

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System Director Category Management at The University of Kansas Health System
📍 Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States

With over 25 years in healthcare, Julie Woodruff is a passionate leader with an MBA from William Woods University and a BSN. Her experience spans from Chief Nursing Officer to her current role as System Director of Category Management. Colleagues describe her as a transparent, honest, and highly motivated leader.

Julie is driven by a deep commitment to improving the patient experience. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the root of patient and family concerns, believing that taking extra time to ask questions is critical to providing the support they truly need. This focus on empathy underscores her clinical approach.

She has authored multiple publications focused on the evidence-based reduction of surgical site infections.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
System Director Category Management
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States
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Clinical Leadership
Her experience as a Chief Nursing Officer and recommendations highlight her passion for leading people and fostering a supportive team environment.
Surgical Services
Spent the majority of her career in surgical services and has a deep understanding of OR dynamics, including rapport with surgeons and staff.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
System Director Category Management
The University of Kansas Health System
9-2024 - 4-2025
Category Manager, Clinical Supply Optimization
The University of Kansas Health System
4-2023 - 7-2024
Key Account Executive
Stryker
12-2021 - 4-2023
Home Care Administrator
SoutheastHEALTH
4-2021 - 4-2022
Sales and Business Manager
Cahokia Rice
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Education
2015 - 2017
Master of Business Administration - MBA
William Woods University
1990 - 1994
Bachelor in the Science of Nursing
Southeast Missouri State University
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