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Susan Kargbo

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Trucare Living Center, skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance resident well-being through effective communication and emotional support. Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety, fostering a positive environment for healing and independence.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Cna

Trucare Living Center
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for residents.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship, enhancing resident well-being and quality of life.
  • Educated residents on health management practices, promoting independence in self-care routines.
  • Documented patient care activities accurately, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and facility procedures, fostering teamwork.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
  • Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.

Cna

Trucare Living Center
San Antonio, TX
07.2025 - 02.2026
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship, enhancing resident well-being and quality of life.
  • Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and facility procedures, fostering teamwork.

Cna

La Paloma Healthcare Center
San Antonio, TX
07.2021 - 02.2025
  • Ensured residents' well-being by helping with everyday tasks and maintaining hygiene.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff promptly.
  • Assisted with mobility and physical therapy exercises, enhancing resident comfort and independence.
  • Ensured cleanliness and safety of living environment through regular sanitation practices.

Cna

Vista Knoll Health Care California
2021 - 2025

Assisting patients with activities of daily tasks.such as, bathroom hygiene, giving showers, feeding patients ,repositioning patients to prevent them from having bedsores,.

Monitoring visits signs and reports changes in patient conditions to nursing staff promptly.

I show empathy to patient when they are going through challenges.

Answering calls light on time and checking patient’s who are in high risk for falling.

Promoting infection control practices.

Cna

Northwoods Lodge
Bremerton, WA
2018 - 2021
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

Education

Health And Wellness

Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, Virginia, VA

Skills

Time management

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Compassion and empathy

Timeline

Cna

Trucare Living Center
07.2025 - 02.2026

Cna

La Paloma Healthcare Center
07.2021 - 02.2025

Cna

Trucare Living Center

Cna

Vista Knoll Health Care California
2021 - 2025

Cna

Northwoods Lodge
2018 - 2021

Health And Wellness

Tidewater Community College
Susan Kargbo