Connie J. Martinez
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Blends multifaceted expertise in Administrative, Visual Arts and Community Healthcare with hands-on experience empowering individuals and organizations to reach their highest professional and creative potential. Incorporates an excellent managerial skill set, offering employers a passion for orchestrating strong team performance while delivering on projects and deadlines accurately, efficiently, and innovatively. Proficient computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Personnel
ADID Care
Albuquerque, NM
03.2021 - 04.2025
- Implements Health and Safety of clientele
- Assists clients with Medications
- Supports with preparing meals and assisting with personal care
- Transports clients to hospital and medical appointments
- Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to clients
- Documenting in Therap
- Multiple State Required Trainings
Food and Nutrition Assistant
UNMH Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
05.2025 - Current
- Prepared and served nutritious meals following dietary guidelines and patient preferences.
- Supported meal planning activities by gathering information on patients' dietary restrictions and needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to address specific nutritional requirements for patients during recovery.
- Educated patients on nutrition choices, promoting healthier eating habits and lifestyle adjustments.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of food safety regulations and dietary practices.
- Assisted dietitians in developing personalized meal plans for patients, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Contributed to positive dining experiences by providing exceptional customer service when interacting with patients, staff, and visitors.
- Elevated patient satisfaction rates through focused attention on special requests, allergies, and dietary restrictions when preparing meals.
- Supported patient recovery by preparing specialized diets according to individual needs and medical conditions.
- Promoted patient well-being by educating them on the importance of proper nutrition and making healthy choices within their prescribed diets.
- Fostered a supportive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with fellow Food and Nutrition Assistants.
Customized Community Support
Active Solutions Inc.
Albuquerque, NM
02.2019 - 08.2020
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded
- Assisted clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and physician appointments
- Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support
- Compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating, and varied lifestyle for patients
Employment Consultant
ITS Quest, Inc
Albuquerque, NM
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Prepare a variety of financial reports and schedules for auditing payroll
- Understand complex financial information and related systems
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Providing over the phone or online directives to candidates
- Assisting with the employee application process
- Maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports
- Completing work history verifications, background checks, and drug screens
- Principles and procedures of record keeping in employee files
- Principles and practices of conducting interviews
- Interpret and apply pertinent federal, state and local codes, laws, regulations and guidelines
Director of Compliance and Direct Care
N4th Art Center – Very Special Arts
Albuquerque, NM
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Perform highly responsible and complex administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative
- Ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures and contractual obligations
- Implementation of Medicaid billing weekly
- Administered DD waiver documentation for the state of New Mexico
- Develop and input correspondence and data into a computer terminal
- Interpret medical reports and assess appropriateness of care
- THERAP computer software administer for facility
- Ensured facility was in Compliance with DDSD Health and Safety Standards
- Maintained database and medications expirations of AWMD/Assisting With Medication Delivery
- Coordinated individual specific trainings for 200 clients bi-weekly
- Establish, coordinate and direct education and therapy protocol programs
- Interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures
Direct Care Supervisor
N4th Art Center – Very Special Arts
Albuquerque, NM
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Trained employees on individual client nutritional support procedures
- Assisted individual clients with medications
- Trained employees in various patient transfer techniques
- Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation
- Responsible for scheduling, performing, and documenting monthly emergency drills
Training Instructor
N4th Art Center – Very Special Arts
Albuquerque, NM
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Assisted art teachers with clients in art studio environment
- Implemented health and safety of clientele
- Assisted with meals and personal care for all clients
- Attended state mandated trainings
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Farmington High School
Completed Prerequisites and Computer Software
Central New Mexico College
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CBPA Community Birth and Postpartum Attendant/Our Earth Full Spectrum Training
Doulas and birth Professionals
DONA International Online Education
Skills
- Supervisory skills
- Training staff
- Allergen awareness
- Special diets
- Dietary guidelines
- Written and verbal communication
- Patient education
- Nutrition counseling
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Food allergies
- Excellent communication
- Customer satisfaction
Certification
- Doula Full Spectrum CBPA, DONA International Doula
- AWMD-assisting with medication delivery trainer
- Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation State of New Mexico Trainer
- Van Safety Procedures Trainer
- Health & Safety and Quality Assurance Committee Representative
Timeline
Food and Nutrition Assistant
UNMH Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Direct Support Personnel
ADID Care
03.2021 - 04.2025
Customized Community Support
Active Solutions Inc.
02.2019 - 08.2020
Employment Consultant
ITS Quest, Inc
02.2018 - 02.2019
Director of Compliance and Direct Care
N4th Art Center – Very Special Arts
01.2010 - 01.2018
Direct Care Supervisor
N4th Art Center – Very Special Arts
01.2006 - 01.2010
Training Instructor
N4th Art Center – Very Special Arts
01.2004 - 01.2006
High School Diploma - undefined
Farmington High School
Completed Prerequisites and Computer Software
Central New Mexico College
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CBPA Community Birth and Postpartum Attendant/Our Earth Full Spectrum Training
Doulas and birth Professionals
DONA International Online Education