Michael J. Kurcz
CHANDLER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Gilbert,USA
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience
Strategic and results-driven Healthcare Leader with over 21 years of experience in high-acuity emergency services. Proven expertise in managing large-scale operations within Level 1 Trauma Centers, optimizing patient flow, and cultivating high-performing clinical teams. Adept at financial stewardship, capital equipment procurement, and cross-departmental collaboration to elevate the quality of care and operational efficiency. Committed to driving organizational excellence across the Arizona market to meet our Market Goal by June 2027.
Work History
Manager, Emergency Services
10 Years 7 Months- Operational Leadership: Provide comprehensive oversight for a 60+ bed Level 1 Trauma Center, managing daily operations for a high-volume facility.
- Talent Development: Lead a multidisciplinary team of 140+ personnel; oversee the full lifecycle of hiring, clinical training, and professional development/mentorship.
- Financial & Supply Chain Stewardship: Assisted with Management of departmental budget, including capital purchase requests and supply chain logistics to maintain operational readiness.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Served as liaison with ancillary departments (Imaging, Lab, Pharmacy, Surgery, Cath Lab) to streamline workflows and minimize bottlenecks.
Charge Nurse, Emergency Services
3 Years- Led daily operations for 30–40 member team, ensuring quality care for 200+ patients daily in fast-paced environment.
- Facilitated real-time decision-making to optimize patient flow and minimize wait times while strictly adhering to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to secure timely diagnostics and interventions, enhancing patient outcomes and service delivery.
Registered Nurse
- Administered comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and implemented interventions based on clinical guidelines and protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, medication management, and health maintenance strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Skills
Operational Leadership: Trauma Center Operations
Patient Throughput Optimization
Change Management
Strategic Planning.
Financial Oversight: Budgeting
Capital Procurement
Supply Chain Management
Resource Allocation.
Regulatory & Quality: Regulatory Compliance
Metric Tracking
Clinical Excellence
Interdisciplinary Collaboration.
Personnel Management: Staff Recruitment/Retention
Mentorship
Performance Improvement
Conflict Resolution.
Accomplishments
- COVID-19 response: Maintained operational excellence during the COVID-19 Pandemic by championing a culture of adaptability, ensuring the safety of a 140+ person team while sustaining high-quality, patient-centered trauma care.
- Behavioral Restraint Committee Chair: Championed staff-led initiatives to overhaul documentation, driving a 90% success rate in quality metrics and ensuring sustained CMS compliance.
- Capital Project Lead: Orchestrated a 3-year, multi-phase replacement of 60+ cardiac monitors, ensuring fiscal responsibility while successfully upskilling staff on advanced monitoring technology to improve diagnostic accuracy.
- Emergency Preparedness- Founding Member of East Valley Hospital Emergency Response Team- Decon (HERT-D) Team.
Affiliations
Emergency Nurses Association- Member
Certification
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) – Emergency Nurses Association (Expires Aug 2027)
- ASCEND Leadership Cohort – Graduate (2017)
Timeline
Manager, Emergency Services
CHANDLER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
01.2016 - CurrentRead More
Charge Nurse, Emergency Services
CHANDLER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
01.2013 - 01.2016Read More
Registered Nurse
Chandler Regional Medical Center
2010 - 2013Read More
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science from Healthcare Administration
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Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
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