Aimee Liter-Buchanan
Deputy,IN
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Manager with a proven track record at Norton Scott Hospital, adept at enhancing patient care through meticulous attention to detail and effective care coordination. Championed patient safety initiatives, resulting in reduced wait times and improved staff retention. Skilled in critical thinking and accurate documentation, fostering a culture of excellence in emergency services.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager Emergency Services
Norton Scott Hospital
Scottsburg, IN
10.2023 - Current
- Managed budgets and resources, ensuring cost-effective delivery of high-quality emergency services.
- Championed a culture of patient safety within the department by regularly reviewing incident reports, conducting root-cause analyses, and implementing corrective actions as needed to prevent future occurrences.
- Reduced wait times for patients presenting in the Emergency Department by refining triage processes and optimizing patient flow management strategies within the facility.
- Facilitated open communication among team members by promoting a culture of transparency, accountability, and mutual respect within the department.
- Conducted regular audits of emergency services operations to identify areas for improvement and address potential risks proactively.
- Established effective partnerships with local emergency response agencies to facilitate seamless coordination during crisis situations.
- Championed the adoption of new technologies within the department to improve efficiency, accuracy, and overall quality of care provided to patients.
- Promoted staff engagement and morale by recognizing outstanding performance, encouraging open dialogue about workplace challenges, and providing opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization.
- Oversaw recruitment efforts, selecting highly skilled professionals to join the Emergency Services team.
- Increased staff retention rates through mentoring, coaching, and professional development opportunities tailored to individual needs.
- Inspected facilities and equipment to determine operational and functional capabilities in emergency situations.
- Facilitated emergency management training for staff and conducted emergency drills.
- Improved realization of organizational objectives by effectively communicating department goals, organizational objectives and industry trends.
Director of Emergency Services
Scott Memorial Hospital
Scottsburg, IN
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Built and strengthened relationships to manage effective planning and implementation of emergency response strategies.
- Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
- Facilitated emergency management training for staff and conducted emergency drills.
- Utilized comprehensive risk analysis to identify, assess and manage emergency management risks.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Staff Nurse, ER
Scott Memorial Hospital
Scottsburg, IN
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Administrative Assistant, Staff Nurse
Scroggins Nursing And Home Services
Scipio, IN
09.2018 - 07.2022
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Precepted nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Successfully negotiated client contract renewals to create increased revenue.
Staff Registered Nurse, Infusion Center
Schneck Medical Center
07.2008 - 07.2017
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Assessed patients for best vascular access options and developed best plan of care for patients.
- Applied critical thinking skills during vascular access device selection process to achieve best outcomes for patients.
- Initiated IV therapy for patients undergoing dialysis and chemotherapy.
- Provided basic and advanced vascular access for patients, following accepted nursing practices, policies and procedures and physician's prescriptions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Trident Medical Center
06.2003 - 07.2008
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
US Navy Certified in Home Day Care Provider
Self-employed
Goose Creek, SC
08.2002 - 08.2003
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Provided care for medically fragile Children in my home, assisted with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Kept individuals safe by removing hazards and correcting problems.
- Planned and cooked nutritious meals to meet specific dietary needs.
- Organized medication and provided reminders according to schedule.
Staff Nurse
Columbus Regional Medical Center
01.1996 - 08.2002
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Staff Nurse
Clifty Falls Health And Rehab
Madison, IN
10.1995 - 01.1996
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clifty Falls Health And Rehab
Madison, IN
11.1993 - 10.1995
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Supported needs of 35+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Indiana University - Purdue University Columbus
Columbus, IN08.2017
Diploma - Nursing
Christ Hospital School of Nursing
Cincinnati, OH08.1995
Skills
- Professional and Courteous
- Research and Analytical Skills
- Accurate Documentation
- Care Coordination
- Patient Examination
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Meticulous Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Nursing Consultation
- Patient Care Oversight
Timeline
Nurse Manager Emergency Services
Norton Scott Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Director of Emergency Services
Scott Memorial Hospital
05.2023 - 10.2024
Staff Nurse, ER
Scott Memorial Hospital
07.2022 - 05.2023
Administrative Assistant, Staff Nurse
Scroggins Nursing And Home Services
09.2018 - 07.2022
Staff Registered Nurse, Infusion Center
Schneck Medical Center
07.2008 - 07.2017
Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Trident Medical Center
06.2003 - 07.2008
US Navy Certified in Home Day Care Provider
Self-employed
08.2002 - 08.2003
Staff Nurse
Columbus Regional Medical Center
01.1996 - 08.2002
Staff Nurse
Clifty Falls Health And Rehab
10.1995 - 01.1996
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clifty Falls Health And Rehab
11.1993 - 10.1995
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Indiana University - Purdue University Columbus
Diploma - Nursing
Christ Hospital School of Nursing