Mergitu Gameda
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Board certified physician assistant with 7+ years of clinical experience. Experience in hospital medicine, Nephrology and Pulmonary medicine.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospitalist Physician Assistant
Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown
Nashville, Tennessee
02.2026 - Current
- Provide cross-cover support and assist with rapid response situations overnight.
- Execute additional tasks assigned by attending physician to optimize workflow and patient management
- Coordinate daily care with nurses, physicians, case managers, and consulting specialists.
Hospitalist Physician Assistant
Tristar Southern Hills
Nashville, TN
01.2024 - Current
- Conduct patient assessments and develop treatment plans under the supervision of attending physicians.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Educate patients and families on disease management and preventive care.
Hospitalist Physician Assistant
Methodist South Hospital
Memphis, TN
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed admissions and transfers for hospital medicine services.
- Provided cross cover, led rapid response team and assisted with code team.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and case managers on daily patient care.
Nephrology Physician Assistant
CentraCare Hospital
St Cloud, MN
12.2019 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to assess, diagnose, and manage renal disease
- Conducted patient rounds on dialysis in inpatient and outpatient settings via telemedicine and in person
- Provided education to patient and families about renal disease and renal replacement modalities.
Education
M.S - Physician Assistant Studies
Pacific University
08-2019
B.S - Respiratory Care & HTC
University of Minnesota
08-2013
A.S - Respiratory Therapy
Northland Community College
05-2012
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Patient care coordination
- Electronic health record charting
- Critical thinking
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clear communication
Certification
- Board Certified Physician Assistant
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- ACLS and BLS
Timeline
Hospitalist Physician Assistant
Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown
02.2026 - Current
Hospitalist Physician Assistant
Tristar Southern Hills
01.2024 - Current
Hospitalist Physician Assistant
Methodist South Hospital
06.2022 - 01.2024
Nephrology Physician Assistant
CentraCare Hospital
12.2019 - 06.2022
M.S - Physician Assistant Studies
Pacific University
B.S - Respiratory Care & HTC
University of Minnesota
A.S - Respiratory Therapy
Northland Community College