RHYAN A. HITALLA
Manila
Summary
I am a dynamic healthcare leader with over 22 years of nursing experience, specializing in ostomy, wound care, and medical-surgical nursing. Currently heading the Stoma & Complex Wound Care Center at The Medical City, spearheading patient care excellence, staff development, and interdepartmental collaboration. Proven expertise in leadership, clinical education, and healthcare innovation, complemented by international certifications and extensive association involvement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lecturer
Centro Escolar University
08.2021 - Current
Department Head, Stoma & Complex Wound Care Center
The Medical City Hospital
01.2015 - Current
- Lead and manage a nurse-led center serving 80–90 outpatients and 30 inpatients daily
- Expanded the center from 3–5 patients/month to a thriving multidisciplinary program involving surgery residents and specialists
- Fostered trust among consultants from various specialties with modern, evidence-based approaches
- Train and mentor nurses, focusing on advanced ostomy and wound care practices
- Oversee patient assessments in ICU, ER, and general nursing units, ensuring best practices
- Collaborate with international healthcare networks to implement innovations in care delivery
Business Manager
The Medical City Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2015
- As the Business Manager of the Wound and Ostomy Center, Diabetes Center, Nutrition Management Center, and the Central Supply Center, you oversee operations, financial management, and strategic planning to ensure efficiency, sustainability, and high-quality patient care
- Your role involves optimizing resources, coordinating with healthcare teams, implementing innovative practices, and driving growth while maintaining compliance with healthcare standards
- My leadership as Business Manager has been instrumental in expanding the Diabetes Center into the Endocrine, Diabetes, and Thyroid Center, enhancing specialized care for patients
- Additionally, your strategic direction and operational expertise have contributed to making the Wound Center the largest in the Philippines, setting a benchmark for modern wound management
Staff Nurse | Supervisor | Manager
The Medical City Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2009
- Played a pivotal role in the center’s establishment, contributing to core protocols and workflows
- Supported nursing staff and ensured high-quality patient care delivery across the hospital
Education
Diploma in Leadership & Management -
Ateneo de Manila School of Business
Certificate in Entrepreneurship -
Harvard edX
Innovation in Healthcare & Management -
Thunderbird Business School
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Medical-Surgical Nursing
Centro Escolar University - ONGOING
Mendiola, Manila03.2025
Master in Hospital Administration (MHA) -
St Bernadette of Lourdes College
12.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Centro Escolar University
12.2000
Skills
- Wound Care & Ostomy Nursing
- Leadership & Departmental Management
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Clinical Education & Training
- Program Development & Innovation
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Public Speaking & Presentations
- Research & International Networking
- Business Operations & Development
Certification
- Enterostomal Therapy Nurse Education Program (ETNEP), 2010, Penang, Malaysia (WCET)
- Breast Cancer Lesion Management, 2010, Kuala Lumpur
- Diabetes Foot Nursing, 2013, NUHS, Singapore
- Tissue Viability & Chronic Wound Management Trainer Certification, 2017, Hamburg, Germany (EWMA)
Affiliations
- National President, Enterostomal Therapy Nurses of the Philippines (ETNAP)
- Founding Member, Philippine Wound Care Society
- Member, ASEAN Wound Council
- Member, Asia Pacific Enterostomal Therapy Nurses Association
- International Delegate, World Council of Enterostomal Therapists (WCET)
Languages
English
Filipino
Awards
- Recognition for Departmental Excellence at The Medical City
- Honored for Leadership in Wound Care Innovations
Timeline
Lecturer
Centro Escolar University
08.2021 - Current
Department Head, Stoma & Complex Wound Care Center
The Medical City Hospital
01.2015 - Current
Business Manager
The Medical City Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2015
Staff Nurse | Supervisor | Manager
The Medical City Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2009
Certificate in Entrepreneurship -
Harvard edX
Innovation in Healthcare & Management -
Thunderbird Business School
Master in Hospital Administration (MHA) -
St Bernadette of Lourdes College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Centro Escolar University
Diploma in Leadership & Management -
Ateneo de Manila School of Business
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Medical-Surgical Nursing
Centro Escolar University - ONGOING
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