Jill Chuita
Littleton,CO
Summary
Dynamic healthcare leader with 29 years of nursing experience, including 19 years in leadership, driving exceptional clinical, quality, and operational outcomes in complex pediatric healthcare settings. Proven success in expanding clinical services, enhancing patient safety, and advancing strategic growth initiatives. Expertise spans radiology nursing, interventional radiology, vascular access, staffing and anesthesia operations, and workforce development. Recognized for building high-performing teams, optimizing operations, and delivering outstanding patient- and family-centered care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Manager, Radiology Nursing & PICC Team
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COLORADO
Denver, CO
07.2017 - Current
- Provide operational and clinical leadership for a 28-member nursing team supporting radiology services across the Denver metro region.
- Lead nursing operations supporting MRI, Interventional Radiology, anesthesia services across multiple campuses.
- Directed PICC Team operations from 2017–2023, helping design and implement the initial phases of the Vascular Access Service Team and expanding weekend PICC coverage to improve patient access and continuity of care.
- Manage nursing services within Interventional Radiology, ensuring regulatory compliance, patient safety, alignment with perioperative services, and high-quality clinical outcomes.
- Lead quality and safety initiatives across MRI and Interventional Radiology, utilizing data analytics to identify opportunities and implement performance improvement strategies.
- Lead radiology quality and education efforts, expanding educational resources and competency programs to Colorado Springs and aligning nursing and technologist education across all campuses.
- Collaborated with executive and clinical stakeholders to expand radiology anesthesia services at North, South, and Colorado Springs campuses.
- Responsible for employee engagement, professional development, performance management, recruitment, and retention.
Associate Clinical Manager, Radiology & PICC Team
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COLORADO
11.2013 - 07.2017
- Managed daily patient flow and operational coordination within the Radiology Department.
- Partnered with anesthesia providers, radiologists, and technologists to ensure efficient, patient-centered care delivery.
- Rounded with patients, families, and staff to enhance patient experience and clinical outcomes.
- Collaborated with nurse educators to develop staff competencies and support professional growth initiatives.
- Served as a PICC Nurse supporting both the Anschutz and South Campus locations.
Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse, Radiology
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COLORADO
01.2009 - 11.2013
- Provided specialized nursing care for pediatric patients undergoing MRI, CT, and Interventional Radiology procedures requiring anesthesia.
- Served as charge nurse, supporting departmental operations and clinical workflow.
Travel Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit
CLINICAL ONE
Denver, Colorado
09.2008 - 12.2008
- Delivered Phase I post-anesthesia care, including patient assessment, airway management, and recovery monitoring.
Staffing Coordinator, Post Anesthesia Care Unit
CLEVELAND CLINIC
Cleveland, Ohio
12.2002 - 09.2008
- Managed staffing operations for 87 PACU beds across the health system.
- Coordinated patient throughput from pre-operative, post-operative, and inpatient care settings.
- Participated in daily capacity management meetings to optimize bed utilization and patient flow.
- Developed and maintained schedules for approximately 90 nursing staff members.
Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit
CLEVELAND CLINIC
Cleveland, Ohio
03.2001 - 12.2002
- Provided post-anesthesia care with a focus on airway management and pain control.
- Regularly cared for ICU-level patients recovering in the PACU.
- Served as a preceptor for newly hired nursing staff.
Registered Nurse, Colorectal Surgery Unit
CLEVELAND CLINIC
Cleveland, Ohio
08.1997 - 03.2001
- Delivered comprehensive post-surgical nursing care.
- Served as a preceptor and mentor for new employees.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
Aspen University
Phoenix, AZ12-2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Akron
Akron, OH05-1997
Skills
- Clinical Operations Leadership
- Vascular Access & PICC Services
- Workforce Planning & Staffing
- Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
- Strategic Program Development
- Performance Management
- Change Management
- Clinical Education & Competency Development
- Process Improvement (Yellow Belt)
- Project Coordination
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with organizational leaders to establish Neuro Interventional Services at Children's Hospital Colorado.
- Supported the initial stages of planning for CHCO's Vascular Access Services Team.
- Supported planning and expansion of Interventional Radiology services and multidisciplinary education programs.
- Assisted with the planning and opening of Radiology services at Children's Hospital Colorado South Campus and Colorado Springs.
- Supported expansion of anesthesia-supported radiology services across North, South, and Colorado Springs campuses.
- Led initiatives that standardized education, improved operational consistency, and strengthened quality outcomes across multiple facilities.
- Led multiple QI initiatives including MRI safety, contrast reaction response, and sedation for voiding cystourethrograms.
Certification
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Member, Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing (ARIN)
- Member, Association for Vascular Access (AVA)
HONORS & AWARDS
DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses | July 2016
Timeline
Clinical Manager, Radiology Nursing & PICC Team
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COLORADO
07.2017 - Current
Associate Clinical Manager, Radiology & PICC Team
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COLORADO
11.2013 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse, Radiology
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COLORADO
01.2009 - 11.2013
Travel Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit
CLINICAL ONE
09.2008 - 12.2008
Staffing Coordinator, Post Anesthesia Care Unit
CLEVELAND CLINIC
12.2002 - 09.2008
Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit
CLEVELAND CLINIC
03.2001 - 12.2002
Registered Nurse, Colorectal Surgery Unit
CLEVELAND CLINIC
08.1997 - 03.2001
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
Aspen University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Akron