Jeremiah Rios
Yorkville
Summary
Highly driven and clinically experienced Practical Nursing student expected to graduate in June 2026 with over 5 years of hands-on healthcare experience across vascular surgery, rehabilitation, long-term care, behavioral health, and direct patient care environments. Proven ability to manage high patient volumes, support complex clinical workflows, and deliver compassionate, patient-centered care under pressure. Strong background in post-operative support, wound care preparation, EMR documentation, patient monitoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for professionalism, leadership qualities, adaptability, and ability to quickly become a dependable asset within fast-paced healthcare teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
MVHS Vascular Surgery & General Surgery
New Hartford, NY
07.2025 - Current
- Prepare post-operative patients for provider evaluation, surgical follow-ups, and treatment planning
- Perform dry dressing changes, wound care preparation, wound cultures, and removal of wound treatments per provider instructions
- Accurately collect vital signs, medication lists, allergies, medical histories, and chief complaints
- Capture wound imaging/photographs and maintain accurate EMR documentation for provider review
- Coordinate patient flow and maintain efficiency within a fast-paced, high-volume vascular and surgical specialty clinic
- Answer multi-line phones, assist with scheduling, referrals, and coordination of follow-up appointments
- Support providers with clinical workflow, patient preparation, and continuity of care throughout the surgical process
- Communicate provider instructions and patient education clearly and professionally
- Maintain strict HIPAA compliance, professionalism, and patient confidentiality in all interactions
Certified Nursing Assistant
Long-Term Care & Rehabilitation
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Delivered high-quality direct patient care in long-term care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing environments
- Provided care for patient assignments ranging from 16 residents to over 100+ residents during high-demand and short-staffed situations
- Worked effectively in fast-paced and frequently short-staffed healthcare settings while maintaining patient safety and quality of care
- Assisted patients with mobility, hygiene, feeding, transfers, toileting, repositioning, and activities of daily living
- Monitored and documented vital signs including blood pressure, pulse oximetry, temperature, and blood glucose levels
- Supported wound care, skin integrity monitoring, fall prevention, and infection-control initiatives
- Responded quickly to call lights, emergencies, behavioral concerns, and changes in patient condition
- Collaborated closely with nurses, therapists, providers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Maintained accurate documentation and HIPAA compliance in high-volume patient care settings
- Earned trust from patients, families, and staff through professionalism, reliability, adaptability, and compassionate care
Direct Support Professional
Upstate Cerebral Palsy
Utica, NY
08.2021 - 11.2023
- AMAP-trained staff member responsible for medication administration, treatments, and wound care support for individuals with developmental and physical disabilities
- Assisted individuals with developmental disabilities and special needs to maintain independence, dignity, and daily functioning
- Provided hands-on care including hygiene assistance, mobility support, feeding assistance, repositioning, and activities of daily living
- Experienced with tube feeding support, specialized care routines, and monitoring for changes in condition
- Supported medication routines, behavioral management, and crisis de-escalation in residential care settings
- Monitored and documented physical, medical, and behavioral changes for interdisciplinary care teams
- Encouraged social engagement, recreational participation, and emotional support for residents
- Maintained professionalism, patient safety, and compassionate care within fast-paced healthcare environments
Secure Treatment Aide
Central NY Psychiatric Center
Marcy, NY
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Worked within a high-security forensic psychiatric environment supervising level 3 sex offenders and high-risk patients
- Maintained safety, structure, and security during demanding 16-hour shifts in a controlled treatment setting
- Performed responsibilities similar to correctional supervision while supporting behavioral health operations and patient management
- Conducted constant monitoring, safety checks, incident response, and behavioral observation documentation
- Assisted in de-escalation of high-risk situations while maintaining professionalism and compliance with facility protocols
- Collaborated closely with healthcare staff, security personnel, and interdisciplinary teams to maintain safety and operational stability
- Demonstrated strong situational awareness, emotional control, adaptability, and ability to remain calm under pressure
- Assisted individuals with developmental disabilities to maintain independence and daily functioning
- Supported medication routines, behavioral management, and crisis de-escalation
- Monitored and documented physical and behavioral changes for care teams
- Encouraged social engagement and participation in daily activities
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomas R. Proctor High School
Utica, NYPractical Nursing Program - LPN
Herkimer BOCES
Herkimer, NY06-2026
Skills
- EMR Documentation
- Post-Operative Care Support
- Wound Care & Dressing Changes
- Vital Signs & Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Patient Intake & Medical History Collection
- HIPAA Compliance
- Behavioral Health Support
- Clinical Workflow Efficiency
- Leadership & Team Collaboration
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Reliable team player
- Compassionate
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
- Practical Nursing Student – Herkimer BOCES (Expected Graduation June 2026)
- Eligible for NCLEX-PN Upon Graduation
Timeline
Medical Assistant
MVHS Vascular Surgery & General Surgery
07.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Long-Term Care & Rehabilitation
01.2022 - 01.2025
Direct Support Professional
Upstate Cerebral Palsy
08.2021 - 11.2023
Secure Treatment Aide
Central NY Psychiatric Center
10.2020 - 08.2021
Practical Nursing Program - LPN
Herkimer BOCES
High School Diploma -
Thomas R. Proctor High School