Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Affiliations
Languages
Community leader
References
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Ryan Galan

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Case Management RN

Kindred Central
San Antonio, Texas
10.2023 - 12.2024
  • Identified, assessed, and managed high-risk cases in need of intensive care coordination.
  • Implemented and evaluated staff, volunteer or training programs.
  • Attended conferences or workshops related to changes in regulations or industry standards.
  • Developed and implemented case management policies and procedures.
  • Monitored all case management activities to ensure adherence to established guidelines.
  • Coordinated with community health resources to ensure optimal patient care outcomes.
  • Streamlined discharge planning to create efficient, patient-oriented care strategies.
  • Provided ongoing education to case managers on pertinent regulations affecting their practice.
  • Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings regarding complex cases requiring additional support or guidance.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to establish record of comprehensive patient care plans.

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Kindred Central
San Antonio, TX
01.2016 - 10.2023
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
  • Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
  • Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Select Specialty Hospital
San Antonio, TX
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
  • Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
  • Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
  • Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
  • Liaised with physicians to coordinate and assist with patient examinations and treatments.

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

SAMMC/Medtrust
San Antonio, TX
02.2010 - 12.2012
  • Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Worked closely with active duty, GS, and contracted employees alternating 3months days and 3months nights schedule.

Medical Surgical Charge Nurse

Wilford Hall/Angelstaffing
San Antonio, TX
11.2007 - 02.2010
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Performed leadership roles admitting and coordinating ER patients.
  • Coordinated tasks and assignments to active duty, GS, and contracted employees.
  • Worked alongside NCOIC active duty members maintaining job performance with continued education and training

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science

St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX
12.2006

LVN Vocational Degree - Nursing Science

St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX
12.2000

Skills

  • Patient Assessments
  • Determine Medical Necessity
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Patient Discharging
  • Family Education
  • Hospice Philosophy Understanding
  • Team Coordination
  • Long-Term Care
  • Skill-Building Activities
  • Patient Counseling
  • Acute Rehabilitation
  • Disease Processes
  • Intakes and Discharges
  • Case Conferences
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Staff development
  • Integrated clinical service
  • Press ganey measures
  • Documentation management

Accomplishments

In my previous role as Director of Case Management, I was awarded the "Show Courage" pin for assisting our sister facility in a time of crisis when they needed the help. I coordinated staff and scheduled both facilities under a short 1.5 month period. This allowed for both hospitals to stay abreast of discharge planning. This is one of a few examples of Scion's core values.

Certification

ACLS/BLS certification in progress. Will provide once completed.

FEMA trained and certified in emergency response field 2011-12

RN/LVN dual compact license currently active

Affiliations

  • I am currently an active plasma donor and have been for months.
  • Active leader in my church community.

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Community leader

  • Volunteer at Corazon Ministries Church assisting with the homeless during mealtime.
  • Donations yearly to the woman's battered shelter where they also assist small children of all ages.
  • Volunteered time/work yearly at the SA Food Bank with my family.
  • Active plasma donor twice a week.
  • Yearly my family assist with "Wreaths Across America" and volunteer at Fort Sam Cemetery. Acknowledging not only my father but every soldier laid to rest. Laying of the Wreath in honor and memory of their service and the Freedom they fought for our country.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director of Case Management RN

Kindred Central
10.2023 - 12.2024

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Kindred Central
01.2016 - 10.2023

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Select Specialty Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2016

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

SAMMC/Medtrust
02.2010 - 12.2012

Medical Surgical Charge Nurse

Wilford Hall/Angelstaffing
11.2007 - 02.2010

ACLS/BLS certification in progress. Will provide once completed.

FEMA trained and certified in emergency response field 2011-12

RN/LVN dual compact license currently active

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science

St. Philip's College

LVN Vocational Degree - Nursing Science

St. Philip's College
Ryan Galan