Asisa Abdi
Columbus,OH
Summary
Psychology graduate (B.A.) and proud alum of The Ohio State University, with nearly three years of experience as a Patient Safety Assistant at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Aspiring to earn a Master’s in Social Work and obtain LSCW licensure to specialize in adolescent mental and behavioral health. Dedicated to applying hands-on experience and strong interpersonal skills to support and empower young individuals in achieving emotional well-being and resilience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
C5A ; PSA
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and maintain a safe environment for patients
- Accompany patients outside rooms, ensuring no patient is left unattended
- Provide 1:1 supervision in patient rooms and monitor multiple patients via camera systems
- Perform every 15-minute safety checks for multiple patients and observe behaviors
- Preceptor for orientation and training of new PSA staff
Sales Associate/ Cashier
Old Navy
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed full-time cashier duties including handling purchases and returns
- Ran curbside orders and answered customer calls professionally
- Promoted and signed up customers for store credit cards
- Maintained sales floor organization and assisted with opening and closing the store
Caretaker & Administrative Assistant
Family Healthcare
11.2018 - 12.2022
- Provided hands-on care and support to patients, including daily care and feeding assistance
- Support front desk operations by logging patient information, scheduling appointments, and handling basic administrative tasks
- Played a key role in day-to-day operations of the family-run clinic, assisting with a wide range of responsibilities to ensure smooth workflow and quality patient care
Education
Bachelor of Arts - B.A. Psychology
The Ohio State University
08.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Horizon High School
01.2021
Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Bilingual
- Active listening
- Attention to detail
- Strong work ethic
- Public speaking
- Multi-tasking
- Persuasiveness
- Designing
- Team work
- Customer service
- Great with people
Certification
- Honor Roll, The Ohio State University — All Semesters (2022, 2023, 2024)
- Honor Society, 12th Grade
- President, Student Council
- OSHA 10-Hour Certification – General Industry (Healthcare Focus)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – Certified for Healthcare Providers
- Certified Crisis Intervener (CCI)
LANGUAGES
English
Somali
Timeline
C5A ; PSA
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Sales Associate/ Cashier
Old Navy
06.2021 - 12.2022
Caretaker & Administrative Assistant
Family Healthcare
11.2018 - 12.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Horizon High School
Bachelor of Arts - B.A. Psychology
The Ohio State University
Community Service
Sol Sisters Collective, Co-Founder, 2024, Present, Co-founded a community-based organization dedicated to the empowerment and personal development of young Muslim women., Helped create a supportive environment that promotes mental health, leadership, academic growth, and social well-being., Organized programs and events focused on mentorship, sisterhood, and community service to encourage confidence, resilience, and civic engagement.