caitriona ryan
About Candidate
Location
Education
Integrated medical degree with clinical training across multiple specialties and a strong foundation in evidence-based, patient-centred care.
Specialised in healthcare management, strategy, and operations. Focused on business transformation, financial modelling, and strategic planning for healthcare systems. Completed research on capacity planning and health system performance improvement.
A 4.5-year integrated dual-qualification programme combining children’s and general nursing. Provided comprehensive clinical training across acute adult, paediatric, and community settings. Developed expertise in holistic patient care, evidence-based practice, and multidisciplinary teamwork, with a strong foundation in clinical leadership and health service delivery.
Work & Experience
• Completed clinical rotations in general medicine, anesthetics, and general surgery across multiple acute hospital settings • Managed diverse acute and chronic medical cases requiring complex clinical decision-making g
• Conducted advanced chronic disease modeling to forecast future burden of heart failure and chronic conditions • Developed workforce planning models to inform healthcare infrastructure investment decisions • Translated epidemiological data into actionable capacity planning and service delivery strategies • Partnered with multidisciplinary clinical and administrative teams across public and private sectors • Delivered evidence-based recommendations for national healthcare system planning
• Led strategic planning and demand forecasting for €330 million hospital investment project • Developed comprehensive business case for Board approval including market analysis and financial projections • Conducted market gap analysis to identify service opportunities aligned with national healthcare reform • Created infrastructure and workforce strategy models based on demand forecasting and population health data • Collaborated with clinical consultants and technology suppliers to align strategic, clinical, and commercial objectives
• Delivered healthcare transformation projects focused on operational efficiency, service redesign, and financial sustainability • Provided strategic advisory services to CFOs and health ministries on performance improvement initiatives • Implemented cost analytics solutions for Saudi German Hospital Dubai to optimize revenue cycle and operational performance • Led business development initiatives to expand company footprint across GCC countries and European markets • Developed client relationships with healthcare providers, government agencies, and private sector organizations • Supported implementation of activity-based funding models and performance management systems
• Contributed to national health system transformation and integrated care strategy development • Developed financial models and business cases for major healthcare infrastructure investments • Led stakeholder mapping and engagement activities with senior health leaders and policymakers • Facilitated service redesign workshops to improve governance, operational efficiency, and quality outcomes • Ensured strategic alignment with national health policy priorities and regulatory requirements
• Designed and implemented remote patient monitoring program for 150+ heart failure patients • Developed digital health tools to enable patient self-management and reduce hospital readmissions • Secured Health Service Executive (HSE) endorsement for national program adoption • Advanced continuity of care through telehealth innovation and virtual care models
