Ryan McNamara
Waukesha,WI
Summary
Results-driven Healthcare Professional and an MBA in Healthcare Administration candidate, with over five years of dedicated experience in clinical sports medicine and athletic training. Proven ability to bridge technical patient care with operational excellence, including streamlining patient intake workflows for multi-provider clinics and developing standardized, evidence-based patient education alongside surgeons. Skilled in staff coaching, inventory management, and interdisciplinary collaboration across athletic, clinical, and surgical settings. Leverages a unique foundation in operational logistics and business principles to drive efficiency, compliance, and superior patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic Athletic Trainer
Aurora Advocate
Summit, WI
10.2025 - Current
- Managed daily clinic flow, streamlined patient intake, and coordinated post-operative calls to ensure patient experience closure.
- Assisted in Clinical staff schedule, helping maintain appropriate coverage amongst providers.
- Formulated automated scheduling tools to eliminate repetitive manual clicks, speeding up the roster assignment process and minimizing scheduling errors.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists, ensuring timely evaluation and treatment for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted in post-operative care such as wound dressing changes and suture removal.
- Co-developed standardized, evidence-based fact sheets with orthopedic surgeon to improve patient education and understanding.
Athletic Trainer
Concordia University Wisconsin Falcons
Mequon, Wisconsin
06.2022 - 10.2025
- Provided sports injury prevention and rehabilitation services to student-athletes.
- Conducted thorough assessments of athlete's physical conditions and capabilities.
- Developed and implemented individualized training programs for diverse athletic needs.
- Collaborated with coaches to enhance athlete performance and safety measures.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment for training facilities.
Athletic Trainer
Trinity International University
Deerfield, Illinois
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Directed sports medicine operations for collegiate student athletes across multiple varsity sports, overseeing injury prevention, acute trauma response, and clinical rehabilitation workflows to ensure athlete safety and recovery.
- Coordinated return to play timelines and clearance protocols as primary liaison between athletic directors, head coaches, physicians, and university health services to facilitate timely athlete recovery.
- Developed and managed load management software that identified risk factors and tailored training regimens, contributing to a reduction in athlete injuries.
Education
MBA - Healthcare Administration
Concordia University Wisconsin
Mequon, WIBachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Carroll University
Waukesha, WISkills
- Patient Experience
- Quality assurance
- Workflow Optimization
- Team Collaboration
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Business Administration
- Financial Management
- Microsoft Office Experience
Certification
- BOC Certification
- AI for Business - Certified
- Evidence in Motion - Level 1 Dry Needling Certified
- Illinois State Licensed Athletic Trainer
- Wisconsin State Licensed Athletic Trainer
- American Heart CPR Certified
Timeline
Clinic Athletic Trainer
Aurora Advocate
10.2025 - Current
Athletic Trainer
Concordia University Wisconsin Falcons
06.2022 - 10.2025
Athletic Trainer
Trinity International University
09.2020 - 06.2022
MBA - Healthcare Administration
Concordia University Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Carroll University