Ryan M. Cogdill
San Diego,CA
Summary
Registered Nurse with 10+ years of diverse clinical experience in progressive care, telemetry, step-down, and float pool units nationwide, with a strong foundation in cardiovascular care originating from early work as an EKG Technician at age 18. Nine years as a travel nurse honed my ability to quickly adapt, manage complex patient populations, and operate confidently in high-acuity, fast-paced environments. Experienced preceptor and charge nurse with a proven ability to educate, influence, and support multidisciplinary teams. My work implementing healthcare technology through GetWell Network consulting, combined with founding and scaling MedVenture App to 25,000+ users before a successful 2024 exit, reflects a deep commitment to innovation, strategic growth, and customer-focused problem solving. I bring a strong blend of clinical expertise, communication skills, and business acumen, with a long-term interest in advancing into medical device sales to drive product adoption, support procedural excellence, and improve patient outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CV Staging/ Float Pool, RN
Sharp Hospitals
San Diego, USA
09.2023 - Current
- Executed CV staging for various procedures including cardiac ablations and PCI.
- Managed pre/post Cath Lab operations for cardioversions, tilt tests, TEE, and peripheral angiograms.
- Utilized extensive expertise with sheaths and clotting devices during interventions.
- Floated across multiple Sharp hospitals, including Coronado and Chula Vista.
- Provided care for 4–5 patients per shift across rehab, ortho, neuro, telemetry, 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
- Cardiac care
- Quality improvement
- Telemetry
- Neuro
- Orthopedics
- PCU
- Med-Surg
- Drip titration
- Amiodarone
- Heparin
- Nitro
- Insulin
- Arrhythmia interpretation
- Emergency interventions
- Patient Education
- Advocacy
- Strong communicator
- Charge Nurse
- Preceptor
- Resource RN
- Team Mentor
- IV hydration
- Vitamins
- NAD therapy
- Startup founder
- Product strategy
- Partnerships
- Scaling
- Epic
- Cerner
- Soarian
- Meditech
- Allscripts
- Digital health integration
- CV staging
- Cardio interventions
- Patient management
- EHR systems
- Cath Lab operations
Certification
- RN, California, Texas, Colorado, Hawaii, Washington
- BLS, current
- ACLS, current
- NIHSS
Skills And Expertise
Cardiology, Telemetry, Neuro, Orthopedics, PCU, Med-Surg, Drip titration (Amiodarone, Heparin, Nitro, Insulin), Arrhythmia interpretation & emergency interventions, Strong communicator with patients and families, Charge Nurse, Preceptor, Resource RN, Team Mentor, IV hydration, vitamins, NAD therapy, Startup founder with exit, product strategy, partnerships, scaling, Epic, Cerner, Soarian, Meditech, Allscripts, digital health integration
Additional Travel Assignments
- Twin Cities Community Hospital, RN, Medsurg/Tele/PCU, Preceptor, Templeton, CA, 2014 - 2020
- Guam Regional Medical Center, RN, MedSurg/Tele/PCU, Dededo, GU, 2014 - 2020
- University of Colorado Hospital, RN, Acute Care of the Elderly, Denver, CO, 2014 - 2020
- Maui Memorial Medical Center, RN, MedSurg/Tele, Maui, HI, 2014 - 2020
- French Hospital Medical Center, RN, PCU/Charge/Preceptor, San Luis Obispo, CA, 2014 - 2020
Timeline
CV Staging/ Float Pool, 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