Sylvia Foraker
Mountain Home
Summary
Experienced Jail Administrator, Emergency Medical Volunteer, and Nurse Aide with a strong background in Public Safety, healthcare support, and emergency response. Demonstrates excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills while maintaining professionalism in high-pressure environments.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Jail Administrator/Deputy Sheriff
Kerr County Sheriff's Department
Kerrville, TX
06.2001 - 12.2025
- Oversaw daily operations of detention facility, ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards.
- Developed and implemented policies to enhance inmate management and rehabilitation programs.
- Managed staff scheduling and training initiatives to optimize workforce efficiency and performance.
- Coordinated emergency response procedures, improving safety protocols for inmates and personnel.
- Improved inmate safety by implementing effective security protocols and conducting routine inspections.
- Coordinated medical care for inmates with healthcare providers, ensuring proper treatment plans were followed as well as medication management protocols were adhered to.
- Maintained high standards of sanitation within the facility by developing thorough cleaning schedules and monitoring adherence to hygiene protocols.
- Fostered a positive work culture that promoted professionalism, teamwork, and respect among staff members.
- Created organized filing system to manage department documents.
EMS Volunteer
Bandera County
Bandera
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Provided emergency medical care in high-pressure situations, ensuring patient safety and well-being.
- Collaborated with team members to execute efficient response strategies during emergency events.
- Trained new volunteers on protocols for patient assessment and basic life support techniques.
- Maintained equipment and supplies, ensuring readiness for immediate deployment during emergencies.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient encounters according to regulatory standards while protecting sensitive personal information.
- Improved patient care by providing timely and accurate pre-hospital assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Ensured safe transport of patients by skillfully operating emergency vehicles in various weather conditions and traffic scenarios.
- Participated in community outreach initiatives such as CPR classes or health fairs to promote public understanding of EMS services and responsibilities.
- Provided supportive measures such as oxygen administration or splinting while awaiting the arrival of additional medical resources during mass casualty incidents.
- Evaluated patients'' vital signs and provided appropriate interventions based on their specific needs and condition severity.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
Nurse Aid
Purple Hills Nursing Home
Bandera, TX
01.1976 - 08.1984
- Provided daily personal care and assistance to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Assisted with mobility and rehabilitation exercises, promoting resident independence.
- Documented care activities accurately in electronic health records for compliance and continuity of care.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted with daily living activities for patients, ensuring optimal independence and quality of life.
- Tended to patients with diverse medical conditions, including dementia, Parkinson''s disease, and diabetes, adapting care approaches accordingly.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bandera HighSchool
Bandera, TXAlamo Area Law Enforcement Academy - Criminal Justice
Law Enforcement
San Antonio, TX11-2021
Skills
- Inmate supervision
- Stress tolerance
- Behavioral management
- Security protocols
- Inmate classification
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Microsoft office
Timeline
EMS Volunteer
Bandera County
01.2011 - 01.2019
Jail Administrator/Deputy Sheriff
Kerr County Sheriff's Department
06.2001 - 12.2025
Nurse Aid
Purple Hills Nursing Home
01.1976 - 08.1984
High School Diploma -
Bandera HighSchool
Alamo Area Law Enforcement Academy - Criminal Justice
Law Enforcement