Ruth Plotkin Shumaker

Executive Leadership and Perioperative Management Consultant
Ruth Plotkin Shumaker, MS, BSN, RN, CNOR is an Executive Leadership and Perioperative Management Consultant with extensive domestic and international experience. A past national AORN President and recipient of the Award for Excellence in Perioperative Nursing, Ruth is renowned for her expertise in perioperative care, operational efficiency, and healthcare leadership. With a storied career that includes leading perioperative services at a Level 1 trauma center and contributing to global healthcare through education and consultation in over 20 countries, Ruth has been a driving force in advancing perioperative nursing worldwide.