LINDSAY FARTHING
Kernersville,NC
Summary
Experienced, dependable, intelligent, motivated, Licensed practical Nurse, licensed in the state of North Carolina. Compassionate and skilled LPN seeking to transition into a registered nurse role while currently advancing education in a nursing program. Dedicated to providing patients with the highest quality care and safety. Current certifications in first AID, CPR, and BLS. Optimistically searching for the right opportunity to start a Registered Nursing career after graduation in May 2025.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Duty CNA
Private Care
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Assisted patient with ADL’s
- Monitored patient’s blood pressure, heart rate, input and output, and weight
- Assisted and monitored patients daily prescribed exercises
- Transported patients to appointments and gave reports to the patient's family
- Assisted patient with dressing changes
- Monitored input and output
- Prepared daily meals for patient
- Comforted the patient and provided patient with reassurance and encouragement
- Supported patient and created a positive, caring environment
- Built a long-lasting professional relationship with patient and family until Patient's passing
CNA (General Surgery Unit)
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Read and recorded vital signs regularly
- Assisted patients with ADL’s
- Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival
- Collected urine and fecal samples
- Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake
- Kept the facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment, and instruments
- Performed routine blood sugar tests on patients
- Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement
- Recognized and recorded abnormalities and/or fluctuation in patient’s health status to assigned nurse
- Assist nurses in dressing changes
- Participated in the maintenance of safe conditions within the facility
- Created a positive working atmosphere and helped fellow employees with their tasks
CNA (Inpatient Rehab Unit)
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
12.2017 - 09.2018
- Assist with rehabilitation range of motion exercises per doctor's order
- Assist nurses in wound dressing changes
- Collected urine and fecal samples
- Assisted patients with ADL’s
- Read and recorded vital signs Q4 hours
- Participated in the maintenance of safe conditions within the facility
- Recognized and recorded abnormalities and/or fluctuation in patients health status to assigned nurse
- Maintained a clean, well stocked, and orderly environment
- Read and record temperature, pulse, and respirations
- Assist with adequate nutrition and fluid intake
- Created a positive atmosphere and assist fellow employees with their tasks
CNA (Mother/Baby Unit)
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Observed and documented patient statuses and reported patient abnormalities to assigned nurse
- Read and record temperature, pulse, and respirations
- Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival
- Collected urine and fecal samples
- Trained in safety of catheter insertion and removal
- Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake
- Kept the facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment, and instruments
- Performed routine tests on Mothers and infants
- Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement
- Check patient's vitals frequently
- Assist urologist in circumcision of male infants
- Participated in the maintenance of safe conditions within the facility and other related areas
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff
- Promoted teamwork by happily assisting coworkers with tasks
Education
LPN-RN Bridge program -
Forsyth Technical Community College
05.2025
LPN Diploma -
Forsyth Technical Community College
07.2022
Nursing prerequisites -
Gaston County Community College
12.2017
CNA Certification -
Mount Eagle University
12.2011
Skills
- Health assessments
- Medication administration
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Initiative
- Calmness under pressure
- Physical strength
- Problem solving
- Emergency medical response
- Medical terminology
- Documentation
- Epic software
- Reliability
- Time management
- Compassion
- Patient satisfaction
Certification
- CNA 1
- BLS
- LPN License
References
- Courtney Nowlin, (336) 703-7423, Canowlin@forsythtech.edu, Clinical Instructor, Forsyth Technical Community College
- Sarah Taylor, (336) 817-4102, Setaylor@forsythtech.edu, Clinical Instructor, Forsyth Technical Community College
Clinicalrotations
- RN Clinicals, Cardiology Unit Baptist Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC, 2024
- RN Clinicals, ICCU at Novant Health Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC, 2024
- RN Clinicals, 3rd floor Med Surg Kernersville Medical Center, Kernersville, NC, 2024
- LPN Clinicals, Homestead Hills of Winston-Salem, NC, 2021
- LPN Clinicals, Med surg unit of Iredell Hospital, Statesville, NC, 2022
- LPN Clinicals, Palliative care unit of Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC, 2022
Timeline
Private Duty CNA
Private Care
04.2019 - 01.2021
CNA (General Surgery Unit)
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
09.2018 - 03.2019
CNA (Inpatient Rehab Unit)
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
12.2017 - 09.2018
CNA (Mother/Baby Unit)
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
09.2016 - 02.2017
Nursing prerequisites -
Gaston County Community College
CNA Certification -
Mount Eagle University
LPN-RN Bridge program -
Forsyth Technical Community College
LPN Diploma -
Forsyth Technical Community College
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