Kelly McCurley
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Experienced caregiver skilled in attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving. Proven ability to foster emotional support and implement engaging activities, contributing to residents' well-being and satisfaction in assisted living environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Assisted Living Caregiver
A Bridge To Independence
Sarasota, FL
04.2020 - Current
- Provided personalized care and support for residents, enhancing daily living activities and overall quality of life.
- Assisted with medication management, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans and monitoring side effects.
- Developed and implemented engaging recreational activities, promoting social interaction among residents.
- Trained new staff members on caregiving protocols and best practices, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Maintained accurate records of resident health status and care plans, facilitating effective communication with healthcare providers.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene, promoting dignity and maintaining a clean environment for their comfort.
- Managed medication administration accurately to ensure resident safety and adherence to prescribed regimens.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
Personal Live in Caregiver
Stephan DeKoning
Bybee, TN
12.2012 - 03.2020
- Provided daily personal care and assistance with activities of daily living for the client.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans tailored to client needs.
- Monitored and documented health status, reporting changes to healthcare professionals.
- Assisted client with mobility and transportation, ensuring safety during outings.
- Supported emotional well-being through companionship and engaging activities.
- Maintained a clean, safe living environment for the client by performing housekeeping tasks such as laundry, cleaning, and organizing household items.
- Administered medications accurately and timely, ensuring proper dosages for optimum client health.
- Transported client to medical appointments or social engagements as needed while prioritizing safety during travel.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Lakeway Achievement Center
Morristown, TN
07.2013 - 09.2015
- Provided individualized support to clients, enhancing daily living skills and promoting independence.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in client care and safety protocols.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
- Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Managed medications for clients, ensuring proper dosages were taken on schedule and any side effects were promptly reported to healthcare professionals.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles for clients by assisting with meal planning, grocery shopping, and preparing nutritious meals.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted clients in communication, fostering social interaction and emotional well-being.
- Monitored client progress, documenting changes and reporting to multidisciplinary teams for continuous improvement.
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
Sarasota, FL/Knoxville, TN
02.2002 - 08.2012
- Supervised daily pharmacy operations to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
- Trained and mentored junior pharmacy technicians on best practices and procedures.
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock control to minimize waste and enhance efficiency.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide accurate medication therapy management for patients.
- Utilized pharmacy management software for efficient prescription processing and record-keeping.
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to identify discrepancies and reduce instances of stockouts or expired medications on pharmacy shelves.
- Maintained a clean, organized work environment to uphold quality standards and minimize risk of contamination or error during medication preparation.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by delivering exceptional customer service in a fast-paced, high-volume pharmacy setting.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system, and customer service issues.
- Contributed substantially toward increased vaccination rates within community through active promotion of immunization programs.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Booker High School
Skills
- Housekeeping tasks
- Compassionate care
- Emotional support
- Meal preparation
- Nutritional planning
- Health monitoring
- Transportation coordination
- Adaptable approach
- First aid and safety
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene support
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Medication management
Timeline
Assisted Living Caregiver
A Bridge To Independence
04.2020 - Current
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Lakeway Achievement Center
07.2013 - 09.2015
Personal Live in Caregiver
Stephan DeKoning
12.2012 - 03.2020
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
02.2002 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
Booker High School