Nikki Chappelle
Janesville, WI 53546
EDUCATION:
Ashworth College- Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies (2006)
University of Wisconsin- Madison –Nursing student (Current)
EXPERIENCE:
Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center (Current)
Certified Nurse Aide for the Mercy Manor Transition Center
Job description: assist with activities of daily living, blood glucose testing, vital signs, and charting.
Comfort Keepers (Summer 2015)
Certified Nurse Aide for the summer between classes
Job description: provide in home healthcare for 2 clients including assistance with activities of daily living, vital signs, meal preparation and charting.
Health Payment Systems- Executive Support Specialist (2013-2014)
Executive Assistant to the President, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Job description: prepare presentations, travel arrangements, marketing and public relations assistance, website management, assistance with board meetings and business plan review process
Gass Weber Mullins LLC- Litigation Paralegal (2010-2013)
Trial support for the food-borne illness litigation team
Job description: research, analyze and summarize discovery, prepare medical record summaries, prepare and file legal documents in accordance with federal, state or local rules; document production; correspond with clients, experts witnesses, counsel, court staff and various federal and state agencies: organize legal seminars and other events.
Kohn & Smith Law Offices-Paralegal (2005-2010)
Office Management and Paralegal support for the firm
Job description: prepare correspondence and legal documents, obtain witness statements, analyze and summarize discovery, prepare medical record summaries, maintain case files, media research, schedule media interviews, prepare press releases, bookkeeping, taxes, payroll and marketing assistance
Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office- Legal Secretary (2004-2005)
Legal secretary to E. Michael McCann and Team 4 Assistant District Attorneys
Job description: transcription, prepare legal documents and correspondence, special projects
Kopp, Arena & Bishop, S.C.-Legal Assistant (2000-2004)
Legal administrative support for general practice attorneys.
Job description: assist with scheduling and marketing, prepare pleadings and correspondence, maintain case files and billing
CERTIFICATIONS:
Wisconsin Certified Nurse Aide
Certified childhood vision screener for Prevent Blindness Wisconsin
Basic Life Support Certification through the American Red Cross
ORGANIZATIONS
Paralegal Association of Wisconsin (2005-2013)
Active Student Emergency Response Team –UW Milwaukee (2015)
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Girl Scouts of Badgerland
Leader of GS Troop #7013
CASA of Rock County
Court appointed special advocate for neglected and abused children
Sojourner Family Peace Center
Administrative support for the domestic violence center and shelter
VA Medical Center
Assistance with activities for mental health patients
United Way-Milwaukee
Workplace Ambassador