Kelly Troglin
North Charleston,SC
Summary
Dedicated professional home health aide with extensive experience and focus on providing high-quality, empathetic care to patients. Strong background in assisting with daily living activities, personal care, and medication management. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless care and support in dynamic environments. Skilled in communication and problem-solving, consistently fostering trust and safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Caregiver - Medical Companion Program
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to medication schedules.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, offering a listening ear and empathetic conversation.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Improved patient health outcomes through diligent monitoring and timely intervention.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for medical appointments or other necessary errands.
- Provided compassionate preoperative care for patients, addressing their concerns and alleviating anxiety.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Provided post-operative care for patients recovering from surgery by assessing pain levels, changing dressings, monitoring for complications and assisting with mobility as needed.
Home Health Aide
Griswold Home Care
06.2023 - Current
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive companionship.
- Improved patient mobility through regular transfers, ambulation assistance, and range of motion exercises.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling for medical visits or therapy sessions while also providing transportation assistance if necessary.
- Provided medication reminders for clients, ensuring timely administration and adherence to prescribed regimens.
Independent Home Health Aide
Independent Home Health Care
12.2018 - 06.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Increased patient mobility through participation in range-of-motion exercises, physical therapy sessions, and ambulation assistance.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SCSkills
- Emotional support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Compassionate care
- Medication administration
- Housekeeping tasks
- Light exercise encouragement
Timeline
Senior Caregiver - Medical Companion Program
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
Home Health Aide
Griswold Home Care
06.2023 - Current
Independent Home Health Aide
Independent Home Health Care
12.2018 - 06.2023
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Trident Technical College
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