Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Travel Assignments
Timeline
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Ryan M. Cogdill

Ryan M. Cogdill

San Diego,CA

Summary

Registered Nurse with over 10 years of diverse clinical experience in progressive care, telemetry, and float pool settings. Began my healthcare career as an EKG technician at age 18, building expertise in cardiac monitoring and diagnostics. Extensive background as a travel nurse, adept at managing complex patient populations across more than 15 hospitals nationwide. Proven leadership in healthcare technology as Founder and COO of MedVenture App, growing a community of over 25,000 users and achieving a successful exit in 2024. Experienced Clinical Care Consultant for GetWell Network, guiding hospital teams through technology adoption and workflow integration. Driven by both bedside expertise and healthcare innovation, I bring a unique blend of clinical insight, teaching ability, and entrepreneurial spirit to every role I take on.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Per Diem/SRN, RN

Sharp Hospitals
San Diego, USA
09.2023 - Current
  • Float across multiple Sharp hospitals (Coronado, Chula Vista, Memorial, Mary Birch, Grossmont).
  • Care for 4–5 patients per shift across rehab, ortho, neuro, telemetry, same-day surgery, PCU, and med-surg units.

Founder & COO

MedVenture App
Remote
01.2021 - 05.2024
  • Led product strategy and roadmap connecting traveling healthcare professionals.
  • Managed cross-functional teams; grew user base to 25,000+.
  • Oversaw successful exit, demonstrating leadership, strategy, and entrepreneurial execution.

Registry/Per Diem, RN, Float Pool

UCSD La Jolla & Hillcrest
San Diego, USA
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Managed 4–5 patients across rehab, ortho, neuro, PCU, and med-surg units.

Volunteer Program Lead

Stronger Together
Bani, Dominican Republic
01.2021 - 12.2023
  • Launched volunteer program via MedVenture platform connecting healthcare travelers with underserved communities.
  • Led 7 cohorts delivering wound care, vitals, PT, education, medications, and eye exams with non-prescription glasses.
  • Built sustainable community partnerships and volunteer opportunities.

Traveler, RN, IMC/PCU

Swedish Edmonds
Edmonds, USA
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Managed 3 high-acuity patients (MI, post-PCI, spinal surgery) and high-risk drips.

Traveler, RN, PCU/MedSurg

St. Joseph’s Tacoma
Tacoma, USA
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Managed 4–6 patients post-op, cardiac, and neuro; adapted across multiple units.

Traveler, RN, Float Pool Crisis

Sharp Grossmont
San Diego, USA
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Floated across multiple specialties; managed 4–5 patients per shift.

Traveler, RN, PCU

Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Torrance, USA
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Managed cardiac patients on titratable drips; assisted COVID unit.

IV Concierge Nurse

DripHydration
Austin, USA
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Provided in-home IV hydration, vitamins, NAD therapy, and COVID testing.

Traveler, RN, PCU

MemorialCare Saddleback Hospital
Laguna Hills, USA
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Managed cardiac patients; floated to COVID units.

Traveler, RN, PCU

Queens Medical Center
Honolulu, USA
09.2020 - 01.2021
  • Managed 4–5 patients with complex cardiac needs; supported COVID care.

Traveler, RN, Acute Care Float Pool

Harborview Medical Center
Seattle, USA
03.2020 - 09.2020
  • Floated in Level 1 trauma hospital (neuro, trauma, burns, med-surg, COVID).

Clinical Outcomes Consultant

GetWell Network
San Diego, USA
03.2016 - 06.2016
  • Trained hospital staff on interactive patient care tech; improved HCAHPS scores.

EKG Technician

Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital
Fresno, USA
09.2007 - 05.2011
  • Performed EKGs and rhythm monitoring; assisted with arrhythmia interpretation.

Education

BSN -

California State University, Fresno
05.2014

ADN -

Fresno City College
05.2011

Skills

  • Cardiology
  • Effective communication
  • Leadership development
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Arrhythmia interpretation
  • Emergency interventions
  • Patient education
  • Advocacy
  • Charge nurse responsibilities
  • Preceptorship
  • Resource management
  • Team mentorship
  • IV hydration therapy
  • Startup leadership
  • Product strategy development
  • Partnership building
  • Scaling operations
  • Digital health integration

Certification

  • RN, California, Texas, Colorado, Hawaii, Washington
  • BLS & ACLS, current
  • NIHSS

Additional Travel Assignments

  • Twin Cities Community Hospital, RN, Medsurg/Tele/PCU, Preceptor, Templeton, CA, 2018-2019
  • Guam Regional Medical Center, RN, MedSurg/Tele/PCU, Dededo, GU, 2019
  • University of Colorado Hospital, RN, Acute Care of the Elderly, Denver, CO, 2017- 2018
  • Maui Memorial Medical Center, RN, MedSurg/Tele, Maui, HI, 2017
  • French Hospital Medical Center, RN, PCU/Charge/Preceptor, San Luis Obispo, CA, 2014 - 2017

Timeline

Per Diem/SRN, RN

Sharp Hospitals
09.2023 - Current

Registry/Per Diem, RN, Float Pool

UCSD La Jolla & Hillcrest
03.2023 - 12.2023

Traveler, RN, IMC/PCU

Swedish Edmonds
01.2023 - 03.2023

Traveler, RN, PCU/MedSurg

St. Joseph’s Tacoma
10.2022 - 12.2022

Traveler, RN, Float Pool Crisis

Sharp Grossmont
02.2022 - 05.2022

Traveler, RN, PCU

Torrance Memorial Medical Center
09.2021 - 12.2021

IV Concierge Nurse

DripHydration
06.2021 - 09.2021

Founder & COO

MedVenture App
01.2021 - 05.2024

Volunteer Program Lead

Stronger Together
01.2021 - 12.2023

Traveler, RN, PCU

MemorialCare Saddleback Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021

Traveler, RN, PCU

Queens Medical Center
09.2020 - 01.2021

Traveler, RN, Acute Care Float Pool

Harborview Medical Center
03.2020 - 09.2020

Clinical Outcomes Consultant

GetWell Network
03.2016 - 06.2016

EKG Technician

Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital
09.2007 - 05.2011

BSN -

California State University, Fresno

ADN -

Fresno City College

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