Gillian Anderson

Reporting to the Regional Chief Nurse Executive and site President, responsible for executive leadership of both nursing and hospital operations at Corewell Health Taylor and Trenton Hospitals. Lead a team of 6 nursing directors and operational leaders, overseeing a combined staff of over 900 employees and managing a $420 million operating budget. Accountable for quality of care, patient safety, regulatory compliance, strategic planning, and operational efficiency. - Recently provided executive oversight for a third facility in Farmington Hills (305 beds, Level II trauma center, Magnet® Recognized). ● Led system integration workgroups and served as team leader for patient throughput during the merger of Michigan’s largest health systems. ● Achieved first Magnet® Recognition with eight exemplars in 2022. ● Reduced nurse vacancies by 15% and eliminated agency usage through strategic recruitment and retention methods. ● Improved and maintained top-tier quality outcomes across CAUTI, CLABSI, SSI, falls, and mortality metrics. ● Reduced patient length of stay by 0.75 days over nine months. ● Launched a free Narcan program in partnership with michigan-open.org. ● Rebuilt Level II trauma program using a 24/7 APP model, reducing transfers by 20% and achieving successful reverification in 2023. ● Achieved zero high-risk citations in Tri-annual Joint Commission survey and two Primary Stroke Center recertifications. ● Fostered positive relationships with physician partners using a dyad model improving physician communication. ● Developed relationships with key community partners leading to Trenton hospitals largest philanthropic donation since the pandemic.

Reporting directly to the regional Chief Nurse Executive serves as the lead executive for nursing at a 193 bedded community hospital. Responsible for nursing strategy, quality, safety, patient care, and patient experience in service of the community. Innovative fiscal stewardship in a challenging environment. Fosters positive relationships with Physician partners using a dyad model. • Executive oversight of integration efforts • Successful first Magnet designation with eight exemplars noted by the ANCC • Stabilized staffing and led nursing leaders using change management to provide improved leadership across all shifts • Maintained highest quality outcomes for the Beaumont system • Rebuilt the level II trauma program with a 24/7 APP model to enhance care of the trauma patient • Eliminated agency usage in areas of oversight

In this role, I planned, directed, and coordinated all nursing services for the Emergency Department, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Outpatient Cardiovascular Services, and Respiratory Care. I've was successful in fostering a culture of continuous quality improvement encompassing patient, family, and staff satisfaction as well as safety and risk management, and strategic planning. One of my big projects involved restructuring the staffing and finance grids. This enabled me to staff and hire in the units based on an accurate staffing budget and forecast. Additionally, I partnered with staff and leadership teams to lead the facility through a successful joint commission survey.

I oversaw the day-to-day clinical operations for multiple units including the Emergency Department, Clinical Decision Unit, MICU, PCU, Behavioral Health Unit, Pastoral Care, and Organizational Throughput Department. Over the course of my tenure, I leveraged my background in lean processing to launch multiple initiatives which promoted patient flow across care continuum. Some of my achievements include: • Partnered with administrative and clinical team to achieve designation as Level II trauma center. • Merged failing urgent care operations into emergency department to reduce operational costs $3M. • Developed and launched nursing residency for critical care division. • Empowered staff to provide higher standards and level of care, increasing patient and staff satisfaction. • Collaborated with staff and leadership fully participating in Magnet journey.

I managed nursing operations, fostered a positive work environment, and ensured quality of patient care across Medical/Surgical and Women's Health units as well as the in-house RN Pool. I consistently services as a strong patient advocate, partnering with the health care team to maximize patient outcomes. Additionally, I successfully coached unit employees and implemented process and procedure enhancements to deliver improved workflows and increase operational efficiencies, turning around the unit performance levels.

As contingent House Shift Manager acted as hospital administration in their absence, supported clinical areas, adjusted staffing and ensured implementation of hospital policies and procedures.

In this role, I supervised the day-to-day activities of the emergency room night shift while setting daily and long-term priorities for delivery of quality nursing care. I facilitated smooth patient flow, effectively managing staffing schedules and resources. And I took on additional responsibilities as contingent House manager, providing support for clinical areas in absence of hospital administration. One of my biggest achievements was partnering with a multidisciplinary team in opening a new emergency department, establishing an innovative facility to enhance high-quality care and patient comfort.

Emergency Department RN. Preceptor, competent in advanced nursing skills and utilization of electronic medical record.

Senior Staff nurse within a level II trauma equivalent Accident & Emergency Department. Charge Nurse and preceptor, competent in advanced nursing skills and utilization of electronic medical record.