Brian Woodyard
UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Ankeny
1
Certification
24
years of professional experience
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Work History
Emergency Department RN
8 MonthsAdult Critical Care RN
1 Year 6 MonthsCritical Care Paramedic
2 Years 2 MonthsCritical Care Paramedic
10 MonthsCertified Flight Communicator-Dispatcher
5 Years 6 MonthsCritical Care Paramedic
4 Years 6 MonthsQuality Assurance Specialist
2 Years 2 MonthsPhlebotomist/Lab Tech.
5 MonthsDonation Specialist
11 MonthsIowa Paramedic
2 YearsStaff EMT
1 YearPhlebotomist
1 Year 5 MonthsEducation
Associate of Science – Nursing
- Received nursing license from Iowa BON in January 2025 and am currently employed in the adult critical care unit at Iowa Methodist Medical Center.
- Graduation from MCHS associate degree in nursing in 12/2024 and received RN license in 01/2025.
96 hour critical care paramedic course
NREMT-I(99) curriculum and certification
NREMT-B curriculum
Skills
Hemodynamic monitoring
Clinical judgment
Compassionate care
Intravenous therapy
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Advanced cardiac life support
Accomplishments
04/2026 Received a patient-driven DAISY Award nomination
Certification
BLS, ACLS, PALS certified
EMS instructor endorsement
Former BLS and ACLS instructor
Timeline
Emergency Department RN
MercyOne Des Moines
09.2025 - 05.2026Read More
Adult Critical Care RN
UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, Iowa Methodist Medical Center
02.2025 - 08.2026Read More
Critical Care Paramedic
UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown
12.2022 - 02.2025Read More
Critical Care Paramedic
MercyOne Des Moines
10.2021 - 08.2022Read More
Certified Flight Communicator-Dispatcher
UnityPoint LifeFlight – Des Moines
03.2015 - 09.2020Read More
Critical Care Paramedic
West Des Moines EMS – West Des Moines
07.2013 - 01.2018Read More
Quality Assurance Specialist
Life-Line Resources – Des Moines
09.2011 - 11.2013Read More
Phlebotomist/Lab Tech.
Crescent Community Health Center – Dubuque
03.2011 - 08.2011Read More
Donation Specialist
Iowa Donor Network – Johnston
09.2009 - 08.2010Read More
Iowa Paramedic
Paramount EMS – Dubuque, Regional Medical Center – Manchester, Marshalltown Area Paramedic Service, Marshalltown
01.2006 - 01.2008Read More
Staff EMT
Swift & Co. – Marshalltown
08.2004 - 08.2005Read More
Phlebotomist
Bio-Life Plasma Services
02.2003 - 07.2004Read More
Northeast Iowa Community College
NREMT-B curriculum
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Des Moines Area Community College
NREMT-I(99) curriculum and certification
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University of Iowa EMS Learning Resource Center
96 hour critical care paramedic course
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Mercy College of Health Sciences
Associate of Science – Nursing
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Training
- Currently licensed as Iowa Critical Care Paramedic with EMS educator endorsement and as a registered nurse.
- Former AHA BLS and ACLS instructor certification; Former HAZMAT Technician.
- Former confined space entry technician.
- Security and behavioral health training.