Vanessa Anyakwo
Elmsford,NY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Student
Clinical Rotations
Valhalla, NY
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Performed patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, preventive measures, and disease management strategies.
- Provided emotional support for patients undergoing stressful situations or treatments.
- Supported patients with basic functions of eating and walking.
- Measured and recorded blood pressure, temperature and respirations.
- Promoted open communication and honored patient rights and confidentiality.
- Partnered with registered nurses to perform specified patient care activities.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed.
Member Frontlien Associate
Sams Club Pharmacy
Elmsford, NY
06.2022 - 03.2024
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Reported any discrepancies or errors in pricing or inventory levels to management.
- Operated equipment such as scanners correctly during checkout process.
- Built relationships with customers by providing friendly customer service.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Encouraged customers to sign up for loyalty programs or store credit cards.
- Assisted customers with selecting items and answering questions about products.
- Performed cash register functions accurately and efficiently.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss goals and strategies.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of store promotions, specials, events..
Community Involvement Coordinator
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
- Educated citizens on resources and programs in local community.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts during fundraising events.
- Consulted with staff on resolution of complex service issues.
- Researched and analyzed community needs to determine program directions and goals.
Orientation Leader
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Mentored students on successful strategies for integrating into college life.
- Promoted interaction among groups of new students by facilitating small group discussions on college transition-related concerns.
- Communicated with students after orientation through social media and mail-ins.
- Educated students on culture of institution, safety practices and ways to resolve conflicts to promote self-reliance.
- Planned and facilitated evening activities to promote student social connection development.
- Planned and led community activities and events to promote bonding.
Student Assistant
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted administrative personnel and professors in providing photocopies and filings.
- Answered incoming phone calls to address questions or transfer to appropriate staff members.
- Assisted with answering telephone calls, managing databases and drafting correspondence.
- Followed school schedules and policies to promote safety and learning.
- Promoted events and services via information tables and designated campus events.
Front Office Assistant
Federal Health Company
Wuse, Abuja
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Answered office phone and emails to schedule appointments, answer questions and document information.
- Welcomed large volume of guests and improved overall customer service.
- Provided administrative support to coworkers, taking on additional tasks during high-volume periods.
- Maintained front office cleanliness and organized supplies to increase productivity.
Pharmacy Technician
Mercy Specialist Hospital
Onitsha, Anambra
02.2015 - 06.2016
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
- Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
- Verified prescriptions and drug labels, documents and packages.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY12-2023
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY05.2019
High School Diploma -
Federal Government Girls College
Onitsha, Anambra State05.2016
Skills
- Service Orientation
- Communication Skills
- Office Organization
- Customer Service
- Multi-tasking
- Team Leadership
- Adaptability
- Active Listening
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Nursing Student
Clinical Rotations
01.2024 - 05.2024
Member Frontlien Associate
Sams Club Pharmacy
06.2022 - 03.2024
Community Involvement Coordinator
Stony Brook University
06.2020 - 11.2021
Orientation Leader
Stony Brook University
04.2020 - 08.2020
Student Assistant
Westchester Community College
08.2018 - 06.2019
Front Office Assistant
Federal Health Company
01.2016 - 02.2017
Pharmacy Technician
Mercy Specialist Hospital
02.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology
SUNY Stony Brook
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies
Westchester Community College
High School Diploma -
Federal Government Girls College
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