Riley Coats
Knoxville,IA
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with experience in emergency medicine, ICU, med/surg, pediatrics, behavioral health, home health, and memory care. Comfortable working in fast paced hospital settings while providing direct patient care and supporting healthcare teams. Currently on the waitlist for DMACC’s Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Med/Surg Patient Care Technician
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics
10.2025 - Current
- Provide direct patient care on a medical-surgical unit in a fast-paced hospital environment
- Monitor and document vital signs, blood glucose levels, intake/output, and patient condition changes
- Assist patients with mobility, transfers, ambulation, and activities of daily living
- Support admissions, discharges, bedside procedures, and patient safety initiatives
- Communicate patient updates and concerns to nursing staff to promote quality care
ICU Technician
Broadlawns Medical Center
Des Moines, IA
08.2025 - Current
- Assist nurses and physicians with direct patient care in the Intensive Care Unit
- Perform EKGs, monitor vital signs, and maintain sterile fields during procedures
- Respond to emergency and code situations, assisting with intubation and ventilator support
- Utilize Meditech EMR to document patient care and communicate with multidisciplinary teams
CNA – Med/Surg, Pediatrics & CCU
St. Anthony Regional Hospital
Carroll, IA
06.2023 - Current
- Monitor and record vital signs, set up telemetry equipment, and assist with patient care needs
- Support patients with activities of daily living and mobility assistance
- Assist staff across multiple departments, including psychiatric care as needed
Emergency Department Technician
St. Anthony Regional Hospital
Carroll, IA
07.2022 - Current
- Assist with emergency care procedures including EKGs, CPR, trauma support, IV removal, and lab specimen collection
- Support nurses and providers in a high-acuity emergency department setting
- Help maintain efficient patient flow and rapid response during emergencies
Emergency Room Technician
St. Luke’s Hospital
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Assist nurses and physicians with direct patient care in the Intensive Care Unit
- Perform EKGs, monitor vital signs, and maintain sterile fields during procedures
- Respond to emergency and code situations, assisting with intubation and ventilator support
- Utilize Meditech EMR to document patient care and communicate with multidisciplinary teams
Home Health Aide
Personal Touch Home Health
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted clients with bathing, mobility, medication reminders, appointments, and catheter care
- Delivered compassionate in-home support while maintaining patient dignity and safety
Health Care Aide – Memory Care Unit
Journey Senior Services
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided daily living assistance for residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
- Assisted with feeding, bathing, toileting, mobility, and companionship
- Helped maintain a safe, supportive, and respectful care environment
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College
Newton, IANo Degree - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IAHigh School Diploma - undefined
Carroll High School
Carroll, IA05.2024
Skills
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) — DMACC, 2022
- Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association, 2024
- Electronic Medical Records: Meditech, Epic, Cerner
- Skilled in EKGs, telemetry monitoring, vital signs, blood glucose checks, lab specimen collection, CPR, patient transfers, and ADL assistance
Honors & Scholarships
Carol Meiners Memorial Nursing Scholarship Recipient — 2024, Saint Anthony Regional Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Recipient — 2024, DMACC Foundation Scholarship Recipient — 2025, St. Anthony Scholarship Recipient — 2025
Timeline
Med/Surg Patient Care Technician
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics
10.2025 - Current
ICU Technician
Broadlawns Medical Center
08.2025 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
St. Luke’s Hospital
08.2024 - 08.2025
CNA – Med/Surg, Pediatrics & CCU
St. Anthony Regional Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Home Health Aide
Personal Touch Home Health
05.2023 - 05.2024
Emergency Department Technician
St. Anthony Regional Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Health Care Aide – Memory Care Unit
Journey Senior Services
05.2021 - 05.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Carroll High School
No Degree - Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College
No Degree - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College