Julia T. Ryan

Work History

Deputy Director, Dept. of Education, Training, and Research

Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center

07.2025 - Current

Serves as the Senior Administrative Leader for the Department of Education, Training and Research. Assists the Director in the execution and operation of all Hospital Education and Training, Staff and Faculty Development, Health Professions Education, Simulation, Phase II Enlisted Training Programs, Medical Library, Graduate Medical Education, and Department of Research Programs responsibilities in the Command. Oversees the daily operations of four departments consisting of 29 civilian and military personnel and an annual budget of $3.4 million. Works with other members of the Command to ensure the delivery of comprehensive and integrated research, education and training programs, and library and simulation services for all ATAMMC staff members. In addition, serves as a member of the hospital’s Deputy Directors Council providing key input hospital-wide process improvement, personnel and facility issues. Serves as acting Director when the appointed Director is absent or unavailable.
Scientific Program Committee Lead for the ATAMMC Applied Research Training Day May 21, 2026
Lead of the Human Resources Functional Management Team; conducted tracers for the elements of performance

Chief Nursing Officer

Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic

05.2021 - 07.2025

Served as the Deputy Commander for Nursing/Chief Nursing Officer for Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic (KUSAHC), a health readiness platform providing primary care, health readiness support, occupational health, industrial hygiene, medical Surety, and medical emergency management planning and policy development for Aberdeen Proving Ground. Responsible for the leadership, oversight, and execution of all aspects of: KUSAHC Armed Forces Wellness Center; Pharmacy; Laboratory; Radiology; Quality Management/Joint Commission Readiness; Performance Improvement; and Patient Experience. Assumes Command of Clinic as directed. As Chief Nursing Officer, serves as advisor to the Commander on all aspects of nursing practice.
Ensured two successful Joint Commission inspections with zero findings
Led the development of the Leader Daily Safety Brief using the LENS board
Served as the Chair of the Social Committee, raising over $15,000 towards events

Nurse Manager, Family Medicine Clinic

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center

07.2020 - 05.2021

Clinical Nurse Officer in Charge (CNOIC) of the Family Medicine Clinic with 39 personnel, which provides ambulatory medical and pediatric care to 6,000 U.S. Retirees, family members and DoD beneficiaries at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. Responsible for administrative management, leadership, and mentorship for 1 Nurse Case Manager, 4 Registered Nurses, and 5 Licensed Practical Nurses. Reviews, recommends changes, and assists in the development of regulations, procedures, and other matters pertaining to outpatient nursing in a Patient Centered Medical Home model. Promotes implementation of programs that demonstrate best business practices and optimal patient outcomes in support of improving access and providing cost effective care. Supervises compliance with Patient Centered Medical Home, National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), MEDCOM, DHA, Patient Caring Touch, OSHA, the Joint Commission, American Nurses Association and professional nursing guidelines.
Started LRMC’s first “Good Catch Award,” focuses on reporting a patient safety event before it occurs
Assisted with clinic’s first bamlanivimab infusion given in the acute respiratory clinic and assisted with COVID-19 vaccination drive

Nurse Manager, Medical-Surgical Pediatrics Unit

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center

07.2018 - 07.2020

Clinical Nurse Officer-in-Charge of a 35-bed combined Adult Medical-Surgical/Pediatric Unit with an average census of 15-20 patients in a joint staffed 107-bed Level III Trauma Regional Medical Center serving EUCOM, CENTCOM, SOCOM, and AFRICOM. Supervises and evaluates 77 personnel which include Army, Air Force, DoD Civilians and Local Nationals. Responsible for overall nursing care, management, administration, training and development of unit personnel consistent with department policies, procedures and American Nurses Association standards of professional practice. Coordinates and evaluates nursing care and adapts staffing levels and assignments IAW patient needs.
Awarded a $12,500 check due to high inpatient satisfaction scores
Recognized employees with Pat on the Back award, Core Values award
Served as the Co-Integrator for a Lines of Effort Project: Continuous Focus on Zero Preventable Harm
Due to meticulous hourly rounding, unit fall rate was 1.67 per 1,000 bed days (national average is 3-5 per 1,000 bed days)

Nurse Manager, Medical-Telemetry Unit

Tripler Army Medical Center

06.2017 - 07.2018

Clinical Nurse Officer in Charge of a 21-bed inpatient Medical Telemetry unit at a 194-bed medical center serving over 360,000 beneficiaries in the Pacific region. Mentors, counsels, and evaluates up to 50 civilian and military nursing staff; conducts administrative actions (e.g., leaves, awards, promotions, and professional certifications); collaborates daily workflow with NCOIC; ensures compliance with safety/EO/EEO standards for staff/patients; attends monthly and weekly departmental meetings; ensures continual joint commission readiness; coordinates staff additional duties (including Patient Care Touch System duties, infection control, patient and staff education, morale, and holistic practice); identifies and assigns project improvement opportunities; serves as clinical subject matter expert for junior staff; ensures DMHRSi and WMSNi accuracy and compliance; coordinates proper staffing levels, training, leaves/TDYs for unit schedule; completes all hiring/personnel actions.
Created a Welcome Booklet for reach patient room which explained the processes and procedures of the unit
Sponsor and mentor for two performance improvement projects for diabetic menus and two nurses wound assessment
Designed and awarded good performance with a custom challenge coin

Nurse Manager, Pediatrics Unit

Tripler Army Medical Center

11.2016 - 06.2017

Filled the gap during the loss in leadership on the unit

Nurse Manager, Medical-Telemetry Unit

Tripler Army Medical Center

01.2016 - 11.2016

Clinical Nurse Officer in Charge of a 19-bed inpatient Medical-Telemetry unit with an average daily census of 17 at a 194-bed medical center serving over 360,000 beneficiaries in the Pacific region. Leads, supervises, and mentors 52 civilian and military personnel; conducts administrative actions (e.g., leaves, awards, promotions, and professional certifications); collaborates daily workflow with NCOIC; ensures compliance with safety/EO/EEO standards for staff/patients; attends weekly and monthly departmental meetings; ensures continual joint commission readiness; coordinates staff additional duties (including Patient Caring Touch System duties, infection control, patient and staff education, morale, and holistic practice); identifies and assigns project performance improvement opportunities; serves as clinical subject matter expert for junior staff; ensures DMHRSi and WMSNi accuracy and compliance; coordinates proper staffing levels, trainings, leaves/TDYs for unit schedule; completes all hiring/personnel actions.
Prepared unit for Joint Commission inspection with Jeopardy, weekly tracers and daily questions during shift change; resulted in zero findings
Maintained hourly rounding compliance at greater than 96%
Attended and played an active role in monthly provider nurse communication group meetings and weekly admission/discharge process meetings

Senior Nurse Case Manager, Warrior Transition Unit

Schofield Barracks

07.2015 - 01.2016

Serves as A Company, Senior Nurse Case Manager, Tripler Warrior Transition Battalion. Oversees a staff of three Registered Nurse Case Managers. Responsible for oversight and evaluation of case management care for approximately 35 Warriors in Transition. Incorporates principles of managed care and utilization management in providing appropriate, quality, and cost-effective care through the transition process.
Effectively utilizes collaboration, negotiation, and facilitation skills in building and maintaining relationships with team members both in and outside of the organization. Facilitates multi-disciplinary involvement, including Service Members and their Family, to achieve seamless transition back to military duty or civilian life. Responsible for competency and professional development of subordinate Nurse Case Managers. Supports PCTS, Performance Triad, EO/EEO, SHARP and Safety programs.
Managed and coordinated care for four Soldiers in Transition
Monitored caseloads and distributed tasks according to caseload
Encouraged and planned team building and resiliency events for staff

Summary

Overview

Work History

Deputy Director, Dept. of Education, Training, and Research

Chief Nursing Officer

Nurse Manager, Family Medicine Clinic

Nurse Manager, Medical-Surgical Pediatrics Unit

Nurse Manager, Medical-Telemetry Unit

Nurse Manager, Pediatrics Unit

Nurse Manager, Medical-Telemetry Unit

Senior Nurse Case Manager, Warrior Transition Unit

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) -

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined

Skills

Certification

Timeline

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