Renee Pickwoad Email & Phone Number

Oakdale, Pa

Selected as a member of the Family Forum for a casual/per diem position. Attended monthly meetings with all levels of hospital personnel and other advisors. Provided input on hospital policies and procedures. Worked with other members to create a better hospital experience for patients and families. Participated in focus groups with hospital physicians seeking ways to improve patient care.

Completed a 6- week paid training course at the hospital with classroom and clinical time. Was assigned to the brain injury rehabilitation unit. Provided basic care to patients recovering from brain injuries and surgeries. Completed assessments and took vital signs and charted information electronically. Assisted patients in their activities of daily living, personal hygiene and in ambulation. Monitored patient safety and assisted them with therapies.

Provided general administrative and clerical support for attorney's office. Greeted and directed clients upon arrival while answering telephone and screening incoming calls. Prepared correspondence and legal documents. Maintained filing system. Created memos, reports and fax cover sheets. Transcribed correspondence and documents. Arranged for filing documents with the Court. Managed office equipment and ordered supplies. Received and sorted mail delivery and prepared outgoing mail. Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed court dates, meetings and appointments. Assisted attorney and handled client matters in attorney’s absence.

Hackensack, Nj

Hired directly from college externship for newly opened law firm. Performed administrative functions together with paralegal duties. Created filing systems and databases. Helped establish office policies and procedures. Received phone calls and resolved client, attorney and Court inquiries. Extensive document preparation and review. Photocopied and collated extensive sets of documents. Prepared document packages for shipment. Interviewed clients and opened case files. Completed legal forms. Handled financial tasks such as billing, check- writing and maintenance of client trust account ledgers.

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), Medical Office Administration

Certification/Associates Degree, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder/Adminstration

Completed medical coding certification program with honors, in addtion to coursework in medical office administration.

Allied Health

Completed coursework in psychology, sociology, pharmacology and medical transcription.

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta KappaAmerican Bar Association (ABA) approved school; Phi Theta Kappa.