Gillian Anderson

About Gillian Anderson

As a doctorate-prepared healthcare executive with extensive experience in leadership, I bring a visionary, results-driven approach to advancing clinical excellence and operational performance. I am passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and have a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams, optimizing patient outcomes, and driving strategic initiatives across complex healthcare systems.Currently overseeing both nursing and hospital operations at two Magnet® recognized hospitals, with a $420 million operating budget and over 900 staff. My leadership has resulted in successful accreditations, improved safety metrics, and innovative care delivery models that reduce length of stay and enhance patient throughput.I am a compassionate professional and strong patient advocate, committed to ensuring every patient receives outstanding care and support. As an innovative and collaborative leader, I excel in implementing process improvement initiatives, building strong relationships with physicians, patients, families, and staff, and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.With a deep commitment to healthcare transformation, I daily work to bring my leadership, vision, and strategic insight to whatever challenge is ahead of me, where I can continue to champion quality, equity, and innovation in patient care

Experience

1. Chief Nursing Officer - Corewell Health Taylor & Trenton Hospitals

   Corewell Health

   Mar 2024 — Present

   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.

Education

• Post University

  MSN

• Post University

  BSN

• Spring Arbor University

  DNP

• University of Brighton

  Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse