Jonathan T. Ruiz
Spotsylvania,VA
Summary
Results-driven Program and Project Management Professional with over 20 years of comprehensive experience in Department of Defense medical field. Proven proficiency in applying extensive knowledge of Department of Defense DoD medial program standards, policy requirements, and overcome challenges in the strategic operational environment. Skilled in quality control, analytic assessment, and staff action coordination, with a strong ability to coordinate staff actions and integrate efforts of the staff to meet organizational objectives. Adept at training and mentoring teams to achieve strategic program goals and objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENIOR MEDICAL OPERATIONS MANAGER, E-8
US Army
07.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Office of the Surgeon General and U.S Army Medical Command. Responsible for over 1.5 million medical beneficiaries across a vast network of 52 medical facilities
- Assigned as the Senior Operations Manager for the Office of the Surgeon General and U.S
- Performs duties as the MEDCOM/OTSG Staff Action Coordination Officer (SACO), Watch Officer, Crisis Action Team member, and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) member
- Responsible for the collaboration, execution, and oversight of the Principal and Executive leadership critical tasks of a enterprise level organization dispersed across five continents with over 150k employees
- Provides direct managerial leadership in the areas of Project Management, information analysis, resource requirements projection, ETMS2 task system, and Watch Officer Operations
- Responsible for the oversight of daily operation of the MEDCOM/OTSG current missions, ensuring seamless execution of all critical functions between subordinate units and The Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA) Watch Team
- Adept in the policies and standard operating procedures of MEDCOM protocol relating to significant activities (SIGACTS), Commanders Critical Information Requirements (CCIR), Request for Information (RFI) requests
- Conducts comprehensive analysis involving all HQDA, tasks assigned to OTSG/MEDCOM in ETMS2 in excess of 700 actions monthly
- Handles simultaneous ongoing staffing actions, each at different stages of completion and complexity
- Initiates and ensures effective communication, coordination, and follow-up action with appropriate staffs of subordinate SACOs, commands, higher headquarters, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), other services and Federal Support Agencies
- Develops and maintains close association and sound working relationships with higher headquarters, Army Staff agencies, major Army commands, GAO, Congressional Liaison, White House Liaison, the Secretariat, as well as agencies outside of DoD
- Performs training and instruction for new personnel concerning internal staff action standard operating procedures and methodolgies
- Tracks and approves the adding and deleting of ETMS2 and CATMS user access accounts
SENIOR MEDICAL OPERATIONS MANAGER
25th Infantry Division (DoD)
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Overseeing medical operations for over 2,000 members in support of garrison and contingency operations within The United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) and The United States Central Command areas of operation (CENTCOM)
- Principal for medical mission command and functions of Health Service Sustainment (HSS) and Force Health Protection (FHP)
- Served as the principal non-physician manager of an outpatient and behavioral health clinic, supervising a diverse staff of 20 healthcare providers
- Developed and managed a $1M operating budget, achieving significant reductions in overhead costs through strategic planning and resource allocation
- Managed the delivery high-quality care to over 18,000 patients annually within a healthcare facility
- Recognized for outstanding leadership and commitment to mission success, excel in driving teams towards achieving organizational goals
- Developed the Health Service Sustainment Plan cooperative initiatives between the United States Army and Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and the Republic of Korea nations
SENIOR TRAINING MANAGER
2/47 Infantry Battalion
05.2015 - 07.2017
- Led daily operational management for a mid-sized organization comprised of 150 employees
- Planned, coordinated, and executed a comprehensive phased indoctrination training programs
- Conducted thorough assessments of training effectiveness, implementing necessary adjustments for continuous improvement and safety precautions enhancement
- Ensured compliance with all local, federal, and safety standards, prioritizing employee safety and well-being
- Successfully achieved an annual average pass rate of 97% for all US Army basic trainee recruits
- Successfully executed a comprehensive range of responsibilities as the Unit Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Coordinator
EMERGENCY ROOM MANAGER
21st Combat Support Hospital
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Managed an 11 bed Emergency Room at a Role III truma hospital in direct support to Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Inherent Resolve
- Provided theater medical care of an area of operation encompassing over 18,000 U.S. Service Members, coalition forces, and DoD employees
- Managed the day-to-day healthcare delivery of major trauma, acute medical illnesses, and injuries
- Supervised the logistics and procurement of medical supplies and medical equipment
- Developed a medical Manpower, Personnel, and Training (MPT) program for the Roll III hospital in Camp Arifjan
HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATOR
Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC)
07.2012 - 07.2014
- Company Overview: A 194-bed tertiary care medical center averaging 115,000 patient encounters and 10,000 operative cases annually
- Served as a healthcare administrator for the TAMC Perioperative Nursing Services
- Directly managing staff training, training records, administrative actions, Defense Medical Human Resources System internet (DMHRSi) compliance
- Selected to serve on the Unit Practice Council, a prestigious committee dedicated to improving clinical practices and patient outcomes
- Successfully fulfilled the role of Equal Opportunity Trainer within the unit
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
02.2010 - 07.2012
- Served as an LPN in a critical care setting performing medical evaluation, distribution of medication, intravenous therapy treatment, electrocardiograms, venipuncture, patient education, and wound care
- Earned Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) instructor and Basic Life Support (BLS) instructor certifications
Combat Medic
Fort Lewis
09.2004 - 02.2010
- Served as a senior combat medic for an Infantry Company
- In charge of all aspects of healthcare delivery, medical supply procurement, safety, public health, and welfare of organization comprised of over 140 personnel
- Assessed and treated a wide range of traumatic injuries, providing immediate care to stabilize patients in the field
Education
Masters - Healthcare Administration
Louisiana State University
Shreveport, LA03-2026
B.S. - Public Health
American Military University
Ranson, WV01.2022
A.A. - General Studies
American Military University
Ranson, WV01.2012
Skills
- Healthcare management
- Healthcare operations
- Task management
- Senior management Leader
Certification
- Action Officer Integration Course, Fort Belvoir VA, 2022
- Project Management Certified, Six Sigma Global Institute, 2022, 45658711
- Master Leaders Course, Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Ft Campbell, KY, 2021
- Army Security Cooperations Planers Course, Carlie Barracks, PA, 2021
- Senior Leaders Course, AMEDD Center and School, Ft Sam Houston, TX, 2017
- Battle Staff Course, Ft Moore, GA, 2017
- Sexual Harassment/Assault Response Coordinator, Ft Campbell, KY, 2016
- Drill Sergeant Academy, Ft Jackson, SC, 2015
- Master Resistance Trainer Course, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, 2015
- Advance Leaders Course, AMEDD Center and School, Ft Sam Houston, TX, 2014
- Movement Operational Program, Troop School, Fort Moore, GA, 2015
- Equal Opportunity Advisor Course, Ft Mead, MD, 2012
- Licensed Practical Vocation Nurse, AMEDD Center and School, Ft Sam Houston, TX, 2010
- Basic Leadership Course, Ft Lewis WA, 2008
- National Emergency Registered Technician, AMEDD Center and School, Ft Sam Houston, TX, 2004
- Combat Medic Advance Individual Training, AMEDD Center and School, Ft Sam Houston, TX, 2004
Veteranstatus
5 Point Veteran
Clearance
Top Secret (TS-SCI), (Active)
Awards
- Order of Military Medical Merit (O2M3) Inductee
- Sergeant Audie Murphy Club Inductee
- Recipient of the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara
- Army Staff Identification Badge
- Combat Medic Badge
- Legion of Merit
References
- COL Fred Terrado, Director Joint Health Services, Plans & Operations, U.S. Army Military District Washington, 253-495-0143, 202-685-4136, Fred.b.terrado.mil@army.mil, Supervisor 2020-2022
- Dr. Gary G. Olund, DMSc, Physician Assistant, North Central Kansas Medical Center, 301-401-0956, Personal/Professional acquaintance 2009-present
- CW3 Joshep Lollino, Aviation Mission Survivability Officer, Wheeler Army Airfield Hawaii, 630-287-1267, Joseph.l.lollino.mil@mail.mil, Supervisor/Personal/Professional acquaintance 2012-present
- Mr. Charles Stanley, Nurse Manager/Nurse Instructor, U.S. Army Retired, 904-563-5711, Supervisor/Personal/Professional acquaintance 2013-present
- Mr. Minh Hoang, Operations Manager, US Army, JBSA San Antonio, 586-604-2423, Minh.x.hoang.mil@health.mil, Supervisor/Personal/Professional acquaintance 2012-present
Personal Information
Citizenship: US Citizen
Affiliations
- Order of Military Medical Merit (O2M3) Inductee
- Sergeant Audie Murphy Club Inductee
Timeline
SENIOR MEDICAL OPERATIONS MANAGER, E-8
US Army
07.2020 - Current
SENIOR MEDICAL OPERATIONS MANAGER
25th Infantry Division (DoD)
07.2017 - 07.2020
SENIOR TRAINING MANAGER
2/47 Infantry Battalion
05.2015 - 07.2017
EMERGENCY ROOM MANAGER
21st Combat Support Hospital
07.2014 - 05.2015
HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATOR
Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC)
07.2012 - 07.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
02.2010 - 07.2012
Combat Medic
Fort Lewis
09.2004 - 02.2010
B.S. - Public Health
American Military University
A.A. - General Studies
American Military University
Masters - Healthcare Administration
Louisiana State University