Adeleigh Akins
Columbus,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate healthcare worker and student with over 1,400 hours of direct patient care experience, including assisting with vital signs, mobility, and therapeutic support. Passionate about providing empathetic, team-based care and pursuing a career as a Physician Assistant to improve patient outcomes across diverse populations.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Independent Waiver Provider
Ohio Department of Developmental Delays
Columbus, Ohio
08.2024 - Current
- Assist child with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and grooming
- Provide attentive supervision during recreational and developmental activities such as art, swimming, and outdoor walks
- Offer compassionate behavioral support by redirecting and guiding the child during emotional or challenging moments
Patient Support Assistant
Riverside Methodist Hospital
Columbus, OH
05.2023 - Current
- Monitor and record vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and respiratory rate
- Assist nursing staff with patient care tasks such as bathing, feeding, and repositioning
- Perform electrocardiograms (EKGs) with accuracy and attention to patient comfort
- Support patient mobility and rehabilitation by aiding with ambulation
- Accumulated over 1,400 hours of direct patient care experience
Observer
Riverside Methodist Hospital
Columbus, OH
- Shadowed four Physician Assistants across surgical, cardiovascular surgery, and emergency medicine settings, gaining insight into diverse clinical practices and patient care approaches. (34 hours currently).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05-2026
Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- BLS Certified
- Critical thinking
- Vital sign monitoring
- Behavioral support
- Problem solving
Accomplishments
- Dean's list for 5 semesters awarded for having a GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Magnet Award from Riverside Methodist Hospital
Affiliations
Fighting Pretty OSU
August 2023- December 2025
- Support women battling cancer by organizing and participating in impactful fundraising events
- Assemble care packages containing beauty products and personalized letters to uplift and encourage women currently facing or recovering from cancer
Happy Hearts OSU
November 2024-Present
- Provide consistent companionship and emotional support to an individual with a mental disability
- Attend social events together and maintain regular communication through phone check-ins
- Develop meaningful connections and strengthen interpersonal skills by engaging with individuals of diverse abilities
Aphasia Initiative
June 2024- August 2024
- Engage in meaningful communication with individuals recovering from traumatic brain injuries
- Provide support in speech and language development to promote rehabilitation and confidence
- Actively participate in a support group to foster community, empathy, and mutual growth
Timeline
Certified Independent Waiver Provider
Ohio Department of Developmental Delays
08.2024 - Current
Patient Support Assistant
Riverside Methodist Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Observer
Riverside Methodist Hospital
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
The Ohio State University
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