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Liya Tadesse

Columbus,OH

Summary

Dedicated nursing student with hands-on experience as a Float Patient Care Assistant (PCA), working across various ICUs, Med-Surg, Brain and Spine, Rehabilitation, Psychiatric, and Cardiac floors. Proficient in providing direct patient care, monitoring health conditions, and supporting clinical teams in fast-paced settings. Equipped with strong communication skills, a compassionate approach, and the ability to adapt to diverse patient needs. Eager to apply my clinical knowledge and PCA experience in a future nursing role, contributing to high-quality patient care and interdisciplinary teamwork.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Associate

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
01.2023 - Current

Float Pool PCA

  • Delivered exceptional patient care across multiple units, including Intensive Care Units (ICUs), Medical-Surgical, Brain and Spine, Rehabilitation, Psychiatric, and Cardiac floors, demonstrating adaptability to diverse patient needs and acuity levels.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, grooming, mobility, and nutrition, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Supported clinical teams in medical procedures, patient repositioning, and post-operative care, ensuring adherence to best practices and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality care, contributing to a safe, patient-centered environment.


Patient Care Associate

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
12.2021 - 12.2023

Medical Surgical Transplant Floor

  • Routinely Monitored and recorded patient vitals including blood pressure, I&Os, and blood sugar levels.
  • Cared for an average of 10 patients per shift assisting 3-5 nurses.
  • Respected patient privacy and dignity, upholding all hospital policies and HIPAA regulations.
  • Assisted with various diagnostic procedures such as drawing blood samples, obtaining EKG readings, and collecting urine specimens for laboratory testing.


Education

Nursing

Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
05.2025

Skills

    Care Plan Management

    Daily living support

    Multitasking ability

    First aid and safety

    Basic Life Support

    Patient Care

    Direct Patient Care

    Phlebotomy

Certification

Completion of Nurse Aide Training and Competency Program, 09/2021

Languages

Amharic
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Patient Care Associate

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
01.2023 - Current

Patient Care Associate

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
12.2021 - 12.2023

Nursing

Ohio State University
Liya Tadesse