Emil Kozlowski
Cedar Park,TX
Summary
Dynamic Chief Clinical Officer at Cornerstone Hospital of Austin, recognized for enhancing patient safety and quality improvement. Expert in healthcare management and staff development, successfully reduced turnover from 55% to 13%. Proven ability to foster teamwork and collaboration while implementing innovative strategies to elevate patient care standards.
Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in clinical leadership and patient care management. Known for driving impactful initiatives that enhance service delivery and patient satisfaction. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving excellence and adapting to evolving healthcare needs. Skilled in strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and team development.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Clinical Officer
Cornerstone Hospital of Austin
09.2017 - 08.2023
- Promoted a culture of safety by developing comprehensive risk management strategies aimed at reducing potential hazards in the workplace.
- Recruited top talent for key leadership positions, fostering professional growth through mentorship and ongoing education opportunities.
- Led interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Managed financial resources effectively to support organizational goals while maintaining fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
- Oversee the Clinical product of day to day operation of Cornerstone Hospital of Austin and Cornerstone Hospital of Round Rock.
- Maintained strong relationships with external partners such as payers, vendors, government agencies, accrediting bodies, and community organizations to advance our mission of providing exceptional patient care experiences consistently.
- Championed continuous quality improvement efforts, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing targeted interventions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by optimizing care delivery processes and streamlining communication among healthcare providers.
Director of Operations
Austin Emergency Center
05.2014 - 09.2017
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess team progress, providing constructive feedback and guidance for continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
- Mentored and coached team members to foster productive and engaging work environment.
- Achieved Joint Commission Accreditation.
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
Supervisor Patient Logistics
Seton Network of Hospitals
06.2012 - 06.2015
- Led team to complete projects efficiently and on time.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure high productivity and quality standards.
- Patient placement for 11 in- network hospitals.
- Resolved physician conflicts
- Managed schedules for optimizing workforce productivity.
- Coordinated with management to align team goals with company objectives.
- Monitored employee performance for maintaining high standards.
Trauma Program Manager/ER Interim Manager
Seton Southwest Hospital
06.2005 - 07.2012
- Coordinated trauma program operations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and institutional policies.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices in trauma care.
- Developed program guidelines for optimizing trauma response and reducing errors.
- Enhanced team efficiency with streamlined protocols for trauma case management.
- Facilitated training sessions to improve staff preparedness for high-acuity trauma cases.
- Improved quality assurance by analyzing trauma registry data and identifying areas for improvement.
- Established collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.
- Advanced trauma program objectives, overseeing administrative and operational initiatives.
- Conducted needs assessments to align program activities with institutional goals.
- Grant writing to purchase needed equipment for the emergency room.
- Community out reach/community education.
- Strengthened hospital readiness by conducting regular drills and updating emergency procedures.
- Managed program budgets, optimizing resource allocation while reducing unnecessary expenditures.
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on best practices in trauma care management.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based trauma care protocols and procedures.
Clinical Manager Critical Care and Telemetry
Seton-Brackenridge Hospital
12.1999 - 06.2005
- Enhanced patient care by leading a multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
- Implemented process improvements for increasing efficiency and reducing patient wait times.
- Improved staff performance with development of training programs for clinical protocols.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Improved patient satisfaction by resolving complex issues and implementing feedback mechanisms.
- Led strategic initiatives for enhancing clinical services and expanding service offerings.-Developed swing beds to expand Critical care bed availability.
- Elevated team collaboration with regular staff meetings and open communication channels.
- Developed quality improvement plans for maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Managed budget allocations to optimize resource utilization and cost-effectiveness.
- Enhanced clinical outcomes by integrating evidence-based practices into care delivery.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment. Decrease turn over from 55% down to 13%.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines and accreditation standards through consistent monitoring and implementation of corrective actions when needed.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the clinic by enforcing policies related to infection control, medication administration, and incident reporting procedures.
- Implemented onboarding for new employees, which enabled each to effectively learn tasks and job duties.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
- Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance.
Register Nurse, Nurse Corp.
US Airforce
05.1992 - 12.1999
- Delivered patient-focused care to improve health outcomes and ensure comfort.
- Administered medications and treatments to support recovery and maintain wellness.
- Enhanced patient education by explaining procedures and providing resources.
- Monitored vital signs to track patient progress and address concerns.
- Improved patient well-being by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Provided wound care and dressing changes to promote healing and reduce infection risks.
- Supported patient recovery with effective communication and emotional support.
- Conducted health assessments to identify conditions and create care plans.
- Assisted physicians during procedures for seamless and accurate medical interventions.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care and patient satisfaction.
- Educated patients about chronic condition management to improve quality of life.
- Managed medical equipment to maintain functionality and safety.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care to support patients and families.
- Improved patient mobility through rehabilitation exercises and physical assistance.
- Administered emergency care during critical situations to stabilize patients.
- Documented patient progress to maintain accurate records and track outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
Education
MBA - Business
Suffield University
Distance Learning05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
D'Youville College
Buffalo, NY05-1992
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NY05-1979
High School Diploma -
Dunkirk Senior High School
Dunkirk, NY05-1977
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Patient safety
- Healthcare management
- Quality improvement
- Staff development
- Medical staff relations
- Innovation management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Accomplishments
1985 received award for outstanding performance in Nursing
- Collaborated with team of 34 to reduce the number of sick calls to ensure full staffing and provide safe patient care.
- Created Job sharing and float pool
2005 Presenter at National Teaching Institute on the development of Critical Care Swing beds.
- Achieved swing beds by cross training telemetry nurses by sending them through AACN Critical Care program and OTJ training in our ICU step down unit.
- During period of high volume, telemetry beds could be converted to ICU/ICU step down beds.
2011 Nominated for Critical Care Nurse of the year.
2012 Received Emergency Services Nurse of the Year Award
Affiliations
- AACN
- SHRM
Certification
- Basic Life Support Instructor Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support instructor Certification (ACLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Society of Human Resource Management-CP
Emergency Services Nurse of the Year and outstanding performance in nursing
This award was based on patient satisfaction, positive patient outcomes, my efforts for staff education and community outreach programs. Feedback was gathered from team members as well as former patients and their families.
Timeline
Chief Clinical Officer
Cornerstone Hospital of Austin
09.2017 - 08.2023
Director of Operations
Austin Emergency Center
05.2014 - 09.2017
Supervisor Patient Logistics
Seton Network of Hospitals
06.2012 - 06.2015
Trauma Program Manager/ER Interim Manager
Seton Southwest Hospital
06.2005 - 07.2012
Clinical Manager Critical Care and Telemetry
Seton-Brackenridge Hospital
12.1999 - 06.2005
Register Nurse, Nurse Corp.
US Airforce
05.1992 - 12.1999
MBA - Business
Suffield University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
D'Youville College
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Jamestown Community College
High School Diploma -
Dunkirk Senior High School
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