Abigail (Abby) Farnan
Schenectady,NY
Summary
A high-achieving, involved, and well-rounded college student and a compassionate, understanding, resourceful and responsible certified nursing assistant, (CNA) with upwards of 1,500 hours of experience in multiple nursing and rehabilitation facilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Kingsway Arms Nursing Center
Schenectady, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Enhanced my existing CNA knowledge and skills by immersing myself in a new environment.
CNA
St. Peter's Healthcare- Partners
Troy, NY
11.2020 - 12.2023
- Worked on front-lines during global pandemic.
- Delivered highly individualized and direct patient care to residents in rehabilitation units, and to those living in long-term care units.
- Became well-versed in communication with patients whom are plagued by severe memory impairment, those who are non-verbal, and some with extreme physical and/or emotional needs.
- Learned how to read and record vital signs- all while acknowledging whether or not values were in normal, healthy ranges.
- Communicated closely with LPN's, RN's, Nurse Practitioners, and Physicians about patients' wants and needs.
- Supported patients and their loved ones, providers, and others during extremely trying times.
Hospital Volunteer
Ellis Medicine
Schenectady, NY
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance in the Cardiac Rehabilitation and Radiology units, and in the ICU for 10-15 hours per week.
Nursing Home Volunteer
St. Peter's Healthcare- Partners
Cohoes And East Greenbush, NY
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted with special events or programs such as spa days, Bingo, card games etc.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Psychology Interdepartmental Major
Union College
Schenectady, NY06.2024
Skills
- Direct patient care: displaying compassion, communicating effectively, showing unwavering support for those in need, actively listening to others, holding coworkers accountable, managing time well, and handling difficult situations with grace
Accomplishments
- Former Division III cross-country and track & field athlete (2020-2021; walked away due to injury).
- Psi Chi Inductee (Psychology National Honor Society)
- Member of Delta Phi Epsilon- Zeta Kappa Chapter, former Standard's Representative for sorority, former member of the Garnet Society at Union College
- Ellis Hospital, Eddy Village Green Nursing Home, and overall a community-driven volunteer
Timeline
CNA
Kingsway Arms Nursing Center
09.2023 - Current
Hospital Volunteer
Ellis Medicine
09.2022 - 01.2023
CNA
St. Peter's Healthcare- Partners
11.2020 - 12.2023
Nursing Home Volunteer
St. Peter's Healthcare- Partners
04.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Psychology Interdepartmental Major
Union College
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