Ronald J. Santana
Mobile,AL
Summary
Results-oriented military healthcare leader with over 20 years of experience in the Army National Guard, specializing in strategic planning and medical readiness. Recognized for excellence in budget management and personnel development, significantly enhancing operational effectiveness and mission outcomes. Skilled in interagency coordination and innovation, driving impactful healthcare initiatives while promoting team collaboration and resilience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Battalion Commander
161st Medical Battalion
Mobile, AL
10.2024 - Current
- Provided strategic guidance on preventive medicine, force health protection, and combat stress control to ensure the readiness of soldiers and maintain optimal operational effectiveness
- Directed medical operations and patient care services, ensuring compliance with Army medical doctrine and the Geneva Conventions
- Managed a multi-million-dollar budget for medical logistics, equipment, and personnel resources to sustain unit readiness
- Developed and implemented training plans to enhance medical proficiency, combat lifesaving techniques, and field hospital operations
- Coordinated with higher echelons, joint forces, and civilian healthcare entities to ensure seamless medical support and patient evacuation
- Led the battalion in mass casualty (MASCAL) responses and disaster relief operations, improving emergency preparedness and crisis management capabilities
- Responsible for the fiscal planning and budgeting of all medical and hospital operations; reviewing the budget for fiscal compliance, and sourcing additional funding to ensure quality delivery of care
- Responsible for developing the annual training curriculum for all medical soldiers, to include triage of patients, patient administration and flow throughout the facility, records management, suicide and drug prevention strategies, mitigation of soldier stress factors, behavioral health treatment strategies, and other medical-specific training
Deputy State Surgeon
Army National Guard
Birmingham, AL
05.2023 - Current
- Oversee medical readiness and healthcare policy implementation for assigned personnel.
- Develops long-term and short-term goals and objectives that integrate organizational and military human resources needs and establishes policies and procedures to maintain staffing goals.
- Coordinates with the State Surgeon's Office to develop and execute medical policies in alignment with National Guard Bureau directives.
- Formulates HR and health care administrative procedures and policies based on the interpretation of regulations and directives from the Department of Defense (DoD), the Department of the Army (DA), the National Guard Bureau (NGB), federal and state laws and regulations, HIPAA, and The Joint Commission.
- Supervise and mentor medical officers, enlisted personnel, and civilian healthcare staff.
- Manage healthcare logistics, budgeting, and medical resource allocation to support unit mission requirements.
- Directed medical readiness programs, ensuring compliance with Army and National Guard regulations
- Managed mass casualty and emergency response planning for military and civilian operations.
- Collaborated with interagency partners, state medical officials, and federal organizations on healthcare initiatives.
- Provided direct medical oversight, training, and mentorship to medical personnel.
Plans Operations Officer
226th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade
Mobile, AL
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Led operational planning and coordination for training exercises, mobilizations, and domestic response missions, ensuring unit readiness.
- Developed and implemented contingency plans for state and federal emergency operations, including disaster relief, civil support, and homeland defense.
- Managed mission analysis, course of action development, and decision briefs, providing senior leaders with strategic recommendations.
- Coordinated with interagency partners, state emergency management agencies, and federal organizations to synchronize joint operations.
- Supervised unit training plans and readiness evaluations, ensuring compliance with Army regulations and National Guard Bureau directives.
- Directed logistical planning and resource allocation for field training exercises and real-world deployments.
- Led risk assessments and operational security measures, mitigating threats, and ensuring mission success.
- Provided oversight on mobilization and force generation requirements, facilitating smooth transitions for deployed personnel.
- Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) and operational directives, enhancing efficiency and mission execution.
- Advised senior leadership on force modernization, operational effectiveness, and strategic planning initiatives.
Executive Officer, Recruiting and Retention
Army National Guard
Montgomery, AL
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed day-to-day operations for a 50-person recruiting and retention battalion, ensuring mission success in meeting enlistment and retention goals.
- Supervised the execution of recruiting strategies, marketing campaigns, and outreach initiatives to enhance enlistment, and sustain force strength.
- Provided strategic guidance and operational oversight to company-level leadership, improving efficiency in recruiting and retention efforts.
- Directed budget planning and resource allocation, optimizing recruitment operations, and incentive programs.
- Coordinated with state and national leadership, civilian agencies, and community partners to enhance recruiting efforts and public engagement.
- Analyzed enlistment trends, demographic data, and marketing effectiveness, adjusting strategies to maximize recruitment success.
- Led training and professional development programs for recruiters, enhancing their ability to engage potential applicants effectively.
- Developed and implemented retention strategies, improving soldier career management, and increasing unit retention rates.
- Oversaw the execution of state and federal recruiting incentives, ensuring proper administration and accountability.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Concentration: Executive Leadership
Amridge University
01.2022
Army Command General Staff College -
Army University
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas 01.2019
Bachelor of Science -
Charter Oak State College
01.1998
Skills
- Military Healthcare Administration
- Medical Readiness and Deployment Medicine
- Force Health Protection
- Strategic Planning and Policy Development
- Recruiting Strategy Development
- Personnel and Resource Management
- Joint Medical Operations and Interagency Coordination
- Program Development
- Budget management
- Logistics management
Certification
- Government Secret Security Clearance, Active
- Master Resilience Training, 2012
- Health Services Plans, Operations, Security and Training, 2009
- Logistics Officer, 2008
Affiliations
- Mobile Chapter of Retired Officers
Accomplishments
- Meritorious Service Award
- Armed Forces Reserve Medal
- Army Overseas Service Ribbon
- Southwest Asia Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism
- Iraq Campaign Medal
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Battalion Commander
161st Medical Battalion
10.2024 - Current
Deputy State Surgeon
Army National Guard
05.2023 - Current
Plans Operations Officer
226th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade
01.2020 - 01.2022
Executive Officer, Recruiting and Retention
Army National Guard
01.2018 - 01.2020
Master of Business Administration - Concentration: Executive Leadership
Amridge University
Army Command General Staff College -
Army University
Bachelor of Science -
Charter Oak State College
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