April Schutter, MSN, RN, SCRN, CPAHA
Summary
Dynamic nurse executive with extensive leadership experience in neuroscience, stroke program administration, cardiovascular services, and acute care. Proven expertise in service line leadership, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, accreditation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Strong track record in operational management and performance enhancement, ensuring alignment of clinical excellence with strategic organizational objectives. Committed to fostering innovative solutions that drive patient outcomes and enhance healthcare delivery.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Manager, Neuroscience Services
Powers Health - Community Hospital
Munster, IN
01.2025 - Current
- Directed administrative operations for neuroscience services, ensuring efficient workflow and resource allocation.
- Partnered with executive, physician, and nursing leaders to advance strategic initiatives.
- Managed quality improvement, patient safety, regulatory compliance, budgeting, staffing, and operational performance.
- Assisted in the development of strategic plans to achieve company objectives while maintaining a focus on excellent customer service delivery.
- Spearheaded complex projects from inception through completion while adhering to strict deadlines without compromising quality or integrity.
Stroke Program Coordinator
Powers Health - St. Mary Medical Center
Hobart, IN
2013 - 2025
- Directed stroke program initiatives, quality metrics, staff education, and accreditation readiness.
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions to cultivate a knowledgeable and unified team environment.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive outreach campaigns to promote stroke education and prevention efforts.
Cardiovascular Outpatient Unit / Outpatient Heart Failure Clinic
Powers Health - St. Mary Medical Center
Hobart, IN
2000 - 2013
- Facilitated efficient outpatient cardiovascular care to enhance patient outcomes and streamline unit operations.
- Directed nursing team operations to enhance patient care quality and ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
- Managed a busy outpatient heart failure clinic, focusing on improving patient quality of life and minimizing hospital readmissions.
Medical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Powers Health - St. Mary Medical Center
Hobart, IN
1996 - 2000
- Managed complex patient caseloads with varying acuity levels, effectively prioritizing care needs and allocating resources as necessary.
- Supervised nursing staff and coordinated patient care activities as Charge Nurse.
- Mentored new nursing staff members by sharing expert knowledge on cardiac monitoring techniques, medication administration protocols, and evidence-based interventions for common conditions seen in telemetry units.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing -
Purdue University
2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Purdue University
Skills
- Neuroscience Service Line Leadership
- Stroke Program Management
- Clinical Operations
- Data Analytics
- EMR Optimization
- Quality Improvement
- Regulatory Compliance
- Performance Improvement
- Budget & Resource Management
- Care Coordination
Certification
- SCRN
- CPAHA Stroke Coordinator
- BLS / ACLS
- NIHSS
Timeline
Administrative Manager, Neuroscience Services
Powers Health - Community Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Stroke Program Coordinator
Powers Health - St. Mary Medical Center
2013 - 2025
Cardiovascular Outpatient Unit / Outpatient Heart Failure Clinic
Powers Health - St. Mary Medical Center
2000 - 2013
Medical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Powers Health - St. Mary Medical Center
1996 - 2000
Master of Science in Nursing -
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Purdue University