Skylar Forney
Abq,NM
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at UMNH, dedicated to enhancing patient safety and comfort. Proven ability to build strong relationships while providing emotional support and daily living assistance. Skilled in safety awareness and conflict resolution, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and fostering a positive environment for patients and families.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Barbara Lanier
Albuquerque, NM
01.2015 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients and families to enhance care quality.
- Implemented activity plans tailored to individual client needs, promoting engagement and well-being.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
Patient Safety Aide
UMNH
Albuquerque, NM
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Monitored patient safety protocols, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and regulations.
- Assisted in identifying potential hazards, contributing to a safer environment for patients and staff.
- Documented patient observations accurately, facilitating timely interventions by healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and safety initiatives.
- Conducted regular safety rounds, identifying areas for improvement in patient monitoring processes.
- Provided support during emergency situations, following established safety procedures effectively.
- Educated patients on safety measures, promoting awareness and adherence to protocols.
- Participated in training sessions, improving knowledge of patient safety practices and tools used in the facility.
- Prevented infection spread by adhering to proper hand hygiene protocols before, during, and after engaging with patients.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures while performing all assigned duties, upholding high standards of patient care.
- Promoted patient comfort by assisting with personal care needs such as bathing, grooming, and mobility support.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient observations, interventions, and progress, supporting informed decisionmaking.
- Fostered a culture of safety within the hospital by actively participating in quality improvement initiatives and offering constructive feedback when necessary.
- Attended mandatory training sessions to stay current on best practices in patient safety and healthcare regulations.
- Proactively identified potential hazards within the patient''s environment leading to improved risk prevention measures being implemented.
- Safeguarded privacy rights of patients through strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines while handling sensitive information.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and compassion.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth through regular attendance at continuing education courses focused on enhancing knowledge about patient safety best practices.
- Reduced the risk of falls and injuries by diligently conducting hourly rounding and ensuring a safe environment for patients.
- Enhanced patient safety by closely monitoring assigned patients and promptly reporting any changes in condition or behavior.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
Manager
Tinta Cantina Tattoo
11.2019 - 08.2024
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality customer service.
- Managed team schedules, optimizing staffing levels to meet client demand.
- Implemented training programs for new artists, enhancing skill development and service consistency.
- Developed marketing strategies that increased client engagement and brand visibility.
- Coordinated inventory management, ensuring availability of supplies while reducing waste.
- Fostered a positive work environment, promoting collaboration among staff members.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints promptly, maintaining high satisfaction levels.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Spearheaded transition to remote work during global health crisis, ensuring business continuity and employee safety.
- Implemented customer feedback mechanisms to gather insights, using this information to guide strategic planning and decision-making.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Money handling and money drops at end of day
- Keeping the shop clean and up to state standards
Landscape Worker
Kickin’ Up Dust Landscapes
Albuquerque, NM
01.2015 - 09.2019
- Operated landscaping machinery and tools, ensuring safety and efficiency during tasks.
- Designed and implemented landscape layouts, enhancing aesthetic appeal of properties.
- Coordinated project timelines, ensuring timely completion of landscaping installations.
- Executed routine maintenance tasks, including pruning, mulching, and fertilization for landscape upkeep.
- Developed strategies to improve workflow efficiency and reduce material waste on job sites.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Maintained clean worksites throughout projects by removing debris, trimming overgrown plants, and keeping tools organized.
- Handled hedge, bush, and shrub trimming.
- Enhanced curb appeal by maintaining and improving landscape features such as lawns, gardens, and walkways.
- Applied mulch and other soil amendments to improve plant growth conditions while also controlling weeds and retaining moisture levels.
- Installed sod, seeded lawns, or hydroseeded areas for new turf establishment or lawn repair purposes.
- Ensured safety on job sites by following proper procedures for operating power tools and heavy equipment.
- Elevated overall landscape appearance using a variety of hand and power tools for trimming, shaping, and pruning trees, shrubs, and hedges.
- Preserved client satisfaction with timely completion of tasks according to specifications outlined in contracts or work orders.
- Prepared planting beds for new installations with proper soil preparation techniques including tilling, amending soil composition if needed, grading surfaces level before planting began.
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance for long-term functionality.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment such as changing oil filters, sharpening blades, or replacing worn parts to ensure optimal performance during projects.
- Collaborated with clients to design visually appealing landscapes that met their aesthetic preferences and functional needs.
- Increased property value by creating inviting outdoor living spaces using a variety of hardscape materials.
- Improved plant health through proper pruning, fertilizing, and pest control techniques.
- Answered questions and addressed customer concerns according to rigorous timetables, supporting diverse lawn health and landscape development requests.
- Installed underground sprinkler systems to provide grass and gardens with adequate water supply.
- Maximized water conservation, checking sprinkler spray angles and testing digital controller performance.
- Mowed lawns using self-propelled and riding mowers.
- Collected and removed debris at job sites.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts, and wheelbarrows.
- Performed weekly groundskeeping and building maintenance for multiple satisfied customers.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
- Developed and maintained efficient irrigation system for outdoor areas.
- Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
Education
High School Diploma -
CNM
Albuquerque, NMSkills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong ethics
- Relationship building
- First aid and safety
- Cultural sensitivity
- Stress management
- Fast learner
Timeline
Patient Safety Aide
UMNH
09.2024 - 07.2025
Manager
Tinta Cantina Tattoo
11.2019 - 08.2024
Caregiver
Barbara Lanier
01.2015 - Current
Landscape Worker
Kickin’ Up Dust Landscapes
01.2015 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
CNM