Aaron Dougherty

Human Resource Business Partner @Baptist Health System KY & IN

New Albany, IN, US

Aligned HR and change strategies with senior leadership to advance organizational purpose and people-centered initiatives, leveraging the Purpose and Structure dimensions of Wiseman\'s Six Boxes.Transformed the ADA compliance program through Power Automate and Microsoft AI, streamlining accommodations and embedding Helpful Mechanisms to drive sustainable accessibility-focused change.Launched a high-impact development program for Charge Nurses, integrating MBTI, productivity tools, Crucial Conversations, and change agility frameworks—fueling behavioral alignment with evolving Expectations and Rewards.Led cultural interventions in a high-turnover unit, combining systems thinking with engagement strategies; outcomes included increased retention, performance against KPIs, and a 20%+ rise in unit-based cultural survey scores—strengthening Structure and Relationships for long-term adaptability.Applied Appreciative Inquiry in cultural assessments to build momentum around what works; this values-based approach reenergized teams, aligned performance with Rewards, and embedded positive change into the everyday employee experience.Inculcated bedside shift report auditing processes to promote real-time information exchange, improve care continuity, and cultivate interdisciplinary trust—fortifying both Structure and Relationships at the point of care.

The United States Army Officer Candidate School Alumni Association

Commision

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Liberal Arts

Blue River Community College

Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, General Studies

Avila University

Masters of Science, Organizational Development Psychology, Strategic HR Management