To obtain a challenging and professional position where I can contribute my knowledge and experience in developing and implementing effective strategies for organizational growth.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Secretary & Administrative Assistant III
New Mexico Corrections Department-Training Academy
02.2017 - Current
Works under the supervision of the Director, and Deputy Director of the Training Academy.
Answer the NMCD-Training Academy (NMCDTA) main line and transfer calls to various departments within the Corrections Department.
Prepares certificate packets for graduation containing the cadets name, defensive driving certificate, First Aid CPR, academy certificate, and/or transcript.
Responsible of graduation certificates to be signed off by the Cabinet Secretary and the Director of the Academy.
Create and prepare a graduation announcement program for cadet’s graduating class.
Arrange meetings for the Director and Deputy Director.
Type meeting minutes and create meeting sign in sheets for staff.
Maintains financial records, prepares IPR-Internal Purchase Requests, purchase orders, and travel reimbursements through (SHARE) Statewide Human Resources, and Accounting.
Assist in taking state vehicles for oil changes, inspections and maintenance.
Assist in taking cadets to Concentra or the ER in case of an emergency or injury.
Assisting with classroom set ups for the Director, Deputy Director and Academy Instructors.
Assisting with the interview process for new staff members, including calling applicants and scheduling interview times.
Inventory of general office supplies, gym supplies, cadet and Instructor’s uniforms.
Prepares travel requisitions, ISTE, quotes for supplies, conducts audits, purchase orders, into share Financials.
Registered Dental Hygienist
New Mexico Department of Health-Oral Health Division
01.2019 - 01.2023
Licensed to practice as a Dental Hygienist and Local Anesthesia in the State of New Mexico, granted by the Regulation and Licensing Department of Dental Health Care.
Provides case management to address patient’s needs in areas without access to care.
Conducts a mobile preventive and treatment clinical services dental program in the Santa Fe local area and northeast region part of the state of New Mexico.
Implementing and conducting a dental sealant and fluoride varnish clinic schedule for early head-start, and elementary school children.
Provides oral health education in a school setting by emphasizing the importance of good nutrition, proper brushing, regular dental checkup, and application dental sealants to preschool and school age children through the dental sealant and fluoride program.
Provides oral health education to adults, and seniors through community events, such as health fairs and public health events.
Provides preventative agents (sealants/fluoride varnish), dental screenings, and determining the oral health status to reduce the incident of dental decay to preschool and school age children.
Conducts referrals to the Office of Oral Health Dental Case Manager to provide oral health treatment services for uninsured children and adults, and the need for additional treatment by a dental provider.
Effectively communicates to pre-school, early head start, head start, school aged children, adults, and seniors the importance of oral health, their health status, and how to maintain/improve their oral health.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Pearly Whites Dental
01.2011 - 01.2019
Licensed to practice as a Dental Hygienist and Local Anesthesia in the State of New Mexico, granted by the Regulation and Licensing Department of Dental Health Care.
Reviews and reinforces treatment plan needs for patients.
Exposes, processes, and evaluated digital radiographs.
Records oral conditions and findings in computer charts, updates tooth chart, work needed to be done, procedures performed, cost of procedures and recommendation needed for the patient.
Performs assisting, re-care, and clerical duties during hygiene downtime.
Emphasize the importance of good nutrition, the benefits of the perio-protect method, proper brushing, and regular dental checkups.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Devine Dental Centre
01.2010 - 01.2011
Works under the clinical direction of a licensed Dentist in a State of New Mexico.
Licensed to practice as a Dental Hygienist and Local Anesthesia in the State of New Mexico, granted by the Regulation and Licensing Department of Dental Health Care.
Reviews and reinforces treatment plan needs for patients.
Records oral conditions and findings in computer charts, updates tooth chart, work needed to be done, procedures performed, cost of procedures and recommendations needed for the patient.
Emphasize the importance of good nutrition, the benefits of the perio-protect method, proper brushing, and regular dental checkups.
Registered Dental Hygienist
New Mexico State Penitentiary
01.2009 - 01.2010
Works under the clinical direction and direct clinical supervision of a licensed Dentist in a State Correctional Facility.
Provides education and dental preventative treatment to the inmates for oral health conditions.
Always maintains security procedures, including the security of dental instruments.
Exposes, processes, and evaluates developed radiographs.
Inventories instruments before shift begins and at the end of the day.
Maintains order and supervises the conduct of inmates.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Perfect Teeth
01.2008 - 01.2009
Works under the general supervision of the Dentist.
Applies fluoride treatments, sealants, and polish patient’s teeth.
Performs intra-oral radiographs.
Emphasize the importance of good nutrition, proper brushing and regular dental checkups.
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Devine Dental Centre
01.2005 - 01.2006
Worked under the general supervision of the Dentist and Dental Hygienist.
Licensed to practice as a Dental Assistant in the State of New Mexico, granted by the Regulation and Licensing Department of Dental Health Care.
Took intra-oral and panoramic radiographs through Dentrix software in the computer.
Maintained patients records, prepared reports, assisted with patient reception, telephone calls, routine triage, and other office duties.
Applied sealants, fluoride, and polished patient’s teeth.
Executive Secretary and Administrative Assistant III
Northeastern Regional Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2001
Worked under the supervision of the Director of Nursing.
Demonstrated skills in conflict resolutions, promoting a positive work environment for the staff.
Reviewed and processed current knowledge regarding billing, computers, and ordering supplies.
Data Entry/Records Clerk and Administrative Assistant
Las Vegas Police Department
01.1993 - 01.1999
Worked under the supervision of the Chief of Police.
Conducted criminal background checks for authorized personnel within the Police Department, the public, FBI Agents, Attorney’s, U.S. Military Governments, Social Workers, Juvenile Detention Program, and other Law Enforcement Agencies.
Generated memorandums, letters, confidential documents, traffic citations, and incoming mail.
Education
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Dental Hygiene
San Juan Community College
Farmington, New Mexico
01.2008
Certificate - Dental Assistant
Luna Community College
Las Vegas, New Mexico
01.2005
Nursing
Luna Community College
Las Vegas, New Mexico
01.2004
Certificate - Computer Application Specialist
Luna Community College
Las Vegas, New Mexico
01.2003
Business Administration – Major/ Nursing – Minor
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, New Mexico
01.1986
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Robertson High School
Las Vegas, New Mexico
01.1984
Skills
Dentrix, Denti-Max, Open Dental, Mercer Advisors, E-mail, Microsoft Windows, Web Design, Excel, Power Point Access, Computer programming and Design, Microsoft Works, Lotus, Microsoft Power-Point, Visual Basics Desktop Publishing, HTE CadIII
Crimes/AS400, Outlook, State wide (SHARE) Share Financials
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
New Mexico Department of Health-Oral Health Division
01.2019 - 01.2023
Executive Secretary & Administrative Assistant III
New Mexico Corrections Department-Training Academy
02.2017 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Pearly Whites Dental
01.2011 - 01.2019
Registered Dental Hygienist
Devine Dental Centre
01.2010 - 01.2011
Registered Dental Hygienist
New Mexico State Penitentiary
01.2009 - 01.2010
Registered Dental Hygienist
Perfect Teeth
01.2008 - 01.2009
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Devine Dental Centre
01.2005 - 01.2006
Executive Secretary and Administrative Assistant III
Northeastern Regional Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2001
Data Entry/Records Clerk and Administrative Assistant
Las Vegas Police Department
01.1993 - 01.1999
Certificate - Dental Assistant
Luna Community College
Nursing
Luna Community College
Certificate - Computer Application Specialist
Luna Community College
Business Administration – Major/ Nursing – Minor
New Mexico Highlands University
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Robertson High School
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Dental Hygiene
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