Nico Gallegos
Rochester,MN
Summary
Combines emergency medical response expertise with hands-on experience in youth program leadership. Demonstrates strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, ensuring safe environments and positive camper experiences. Committed to delivering quality service and proactive patient care through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MN Twins Youth Camp Lead
MN Twins Summer Baseball - Tyler Wells
Minneaplois, USA
06.2020 - 08.2024
- Coordinated and led diverse activities for small and large groups, enhancing camper engagement and promoting collaboration.
- Supervised camper activities to ensure safety, inclusivity, and enjoyment.
- Considered participants' abilities, needs, and interests when developing events and programs.
- Resolved camper conflicts by actively listening to concerns and identifying effective solutions.
- Applied critical thinking to analyze challenges, explore solutions, and make informed decisions that improved camper experiences.
EMT - Ride Along
Fairview Health EMS
North Branch, USA
03.2022 - 03.2022
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Assessed and addressed patients' pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care, ensuring optimal support.
- Acquired and applied new techniques to enhance patient care and meet diverse needs.
EMT - Ride Along
Lakes Regions EMS
North Branch, USA
03.2022 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with medical professionals to convey patient needs accurately and promptly using hospital and medical codes.
- Gathered incident and medical history information from lucid patients to inform treatment decisions.
- Built rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to enhance coordination of patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, MN05-2026
Skills
- First aid and CPR
- Safety standards compliance
- Safety supervision
- PPE adherence
- Patient assessment
- Patient support
- Vital monitoring
- Activity coordination
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician, Expired
- EMR - Certified Emergency Medical Responder, Expired
- BLS - Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, 9/23/25
Accomplishments
Achieved hands-on skills by completing two 12-hour ride-alongs with accuracy and efficiency through Lakes Regions EMS and MN Health Fairview.
Affiliations
- Collegiate Baseball Athlete
* Balanced academic responsibilities with year-round training, travel, and competition.
* Developed strong teamwork, communication, and leadership skills in a high-performance environment.
* Demonstrated discipline, adaptability, and the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
Research
Undergraduate Researcher – Antimicrobial Discovery
The College of St. Scholastica and Tiny Earth
Fall 2023
- Isolated, cultured, and characterized bacterial colonies using aseptic microbiological techniques.
- Screened isolates for antimicrobial activity against target microorganisms to identify potential antibiotic-producing strains.
Undergraduate Researcher – SEA-PHAGES Program
The College of St. Scholastica and SEA-PHAGES
Spring 2024
- Conducted comprehensive bacteriophage genome annotation using comparative genomics and bioinformatics tools.
- Performed immunity assays to investigate phage-host interactions and lysogenic immunity mechanisms.
Undergraduate Researcher – Phage Gene Functional Characterization
Fall 2025
The College of St. Scholastica and SEA-PHAGES
- Conducted molecular and phenotypic characterization of selected bacteriophage genes.
- Evaluated gene-associated cytotoxicity through experimental assays to investigate gene function and biological activity.
Publications
- Diaz Torres A, Gallegos N, Holcomb B, Kleinschrodt E, Kummrow S, Lind J, Reeves R (2025) Immunity testing of mycobacteriophage TinyPebbles and other cluster A lysogens. 16th Annual SEA Symposium
- Mycobacterium phage TinyPebbles, complete genome sequence. GenBank: PX315711
Timeline
EMT - Ride Along
Fairview Health EMS
03.2022 - 03.2022
EMT - Ride Along
Lakes Regions EMS
03.2022 - 03.2022
MN Twins Youth Camp Lead
MN Twins Summer Baseball - Tyler Wells
06.2020 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The College of St. Scholastica