Kurt Piller
Richmond,VA
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Coordinator with VCU Health System, skilled in optimizing staff scheduling and enhancing patient care through effective multidisciplinary collaboration. Proven track record in clinical leadership and training programs, fostering a culture of excellence. Committed to improving patient outcomes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while mentoring clinical staff.
Healthcare professional with proven record in streamlining clinical operations and enhancing patient care. Consistently collaborates with medical teams to achieve optimal results, adapting to changing needs and ensuring reliable support. Skilled in patient scheduling, team coordination, and maintaining accurate medical records.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Coordinator
VCU Health System
Richmond, VA
06.2021 - Current
- Coordinated patient care activities to enhance service delivery and streamline operations.
- Developed and maintained scheduling systems to optimize staff allocation and resource management.
- Implemented process improvements to increase efficiency in clinical workflows and reduce patient wait times.
- Trained and mentored new team members on best practices for patient management and clinical protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care plans align with organizational standards.
- Monitored compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring adherence to quality assurance protocols.
- Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and coordination among healthcare team members.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and best practices through diligent oversight of clinical procedures, documentation, and staff training.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Optimized resource allocation by regularly monitoring clinic operations and adjusting staffing levels as needed.
- Managed complex patient cases, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
RN Night Shift Weekends
VCU Health System
Richmond, VA
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and safety standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, documenting findings accurately in electronic health records.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, promoting best practices in patient care delivery.
- Trained new hires on hospital policies and procedures, fostering a culture of excellence in care.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
RN
VCU Health System
Richmond, VA
09.2016 - 04.2019
- Administered patient care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient condition.
- Educated patients on post-discharge care and medication management.
- Assisted in developing nursing protocols to enhance patient outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing
Richmond, VA06-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Thompkins County Community College
Cortland, NY06-2013
Skills
- Staff scheduling
- Clinical leadership
- Clinical documentation
- Developing training programs
- Clinical supervision
- Patient relationship management
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Direct patient care
- Unit administration
- Clinical staff support
- Unit leadership
- Unit supervision
Timeline
Clinical Coordinator
VCU Health System
06.2021 - Current
RN Night Shift Weekends
VCU Health System
04.2019 - 06.2021
RN
VCU Health System
09.2016 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Thompkins County Community College