Charlene Pickel
Cpickel2@gmail.com
228 W. Tremont Avenue, #6F
Bronx, New York 10453
347-728-5449

Objective:
To obtain a position as a Registered Nurse in an environment that fosters learning; and that will assist me in acquiring a greater knowledge of nursing and the application of that knowledge in the spirit of excellence.

Education:
Pursuing BSN, New York City College of Technology-CUNY, Brooklyn, NY
AAS in Nursing, Cochran School of Nursing, Yonkers, NY December 2011
AAS in Liberal Arts, New York City College of Technology-CUNY, Brooklyn, NY, January 2009

Clinical Experience: September 2009 – December 2011

Lincoln Medical Center, Burke Rehabilitation Center, Mount Sinai Hospital, Westchester Medical Center – Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, Jacobi Medical Center – Women’s Health and Maternity and Neonatal Care
During my clinical rotation, I performed physical assessments (all body systems) that included obtaining vital signs and patient history and documented findings treatment rendered and outcome.  Collected specimen samples for urinalysis and guaiac testing.  Administered medication (all routes of administration), immunizations and medication reconciliation.  Performed wound care, urinary catheterization, suctioning and “ostomy” care.  Managed chest tubes and wound vacuums, compression stockings and an assortment of assessment equipment such as blood pressure machines, glucose monitoring equipment.  Patient teachings regarding the disease process and adverse affects of prescribed medications; patient teaching also included creating therapeutic activities for the mentally disabled and individuals who were dealing with addiction.

Work Experience:
Skanska Construction Company
February 1998 – Present
Senior Administrative Assistant
Assist the Chief of Commissioning Services in maintaining accurate job charges for various projects, calculate hours required for staff to work on various CPM construction projects.  Maintain calendar; coordinate meetings and all travel arrangements. Department training and move liaison coordinating all training and move requirements between employee and respective departments.  Initiate Task Orders through the BSC for additional temporary staffing required for various CPM projects.  Reconcile contractor charges and review for accuracy prior to distribution of payment. Generate weekly reports (station closings, service interruptions, awarded contracts, etc.) and monthly safety reports for distribution to the Senior Vice President.  Perform various administrative functions and support for departments.

Word Processor, Level III
Assisted in the development and maintenance of administrative and budget information systems; which included a database to track FMLA participants with links to Excel, the preparation of weekly employee Out-of-Service and Incumbent Reports, and monthly Procurement card and fuel reconciliation reporting purposes.  Appointed department liaison between the medical assessment unit and FMLA participants.

Skills:
Computer:         Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
License:             NYS RN License #654887-1, NYS Clergy, NYS Notary
Membership:     American Nursing Assn., New York State Nursing Assn.
Certifications:   BLS &, ACLS Certified, NSO Insured
Other:                 Volunteer with the MTA Office of the Chaplain

References available upon request