Vanessa Otuonye
Inver Grove Heights
Summary
Compassionate support specialist with experience in assisting individuals with daily activities. Proven ability in effective communication, attention to detail, and team collaboration to foster a supportive environment and promote client independence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Stepping Out Inc
Hastings
04.2026 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Supported clients in social and recreational activities to enhance engagement.
- Maintained a safe environment by following established health and safety protocols.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to address client issues promptly and effectively.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
Food Pantry Assistant
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights
09.2023 - 05.2026
- Assisted in distributing food to students and community members in need.
- Organized pantry inventory to ensure efficient access to food supplies.
- Implemented safety protocols for food handling and storage procedures.
- Participated in outreach events to raise awareness of pantry services offered at the college.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professional demeanor.
- Answered customer questions about program eligibility and maintained pantry records.
- Offered advice on nutritious meal preparation based on available ingredients.
- Assisted with unloading shipments of donated food items from delivery vehicles.
Nursing Assistant
Presbyterian Homes and Service
Inver Grove Heights
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and communicated changes to nursing staff to ensure timely interventions.
- Executed fall prevention techniques from care plan to enhance patient safety.
- Responded promptly to signal lights and bells to address patient needs and improve comfort.
- Supported nursing staff during medication administration and procedures.
- Assisted in mobility exercises and rehabilitation activities.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents.
Laboratory Assistant
Martlin Hospital
Aba
07.2018 - 03.2022
- Prepared and maintained laboratory equipment for accurate test results.
- Assisted in processing and labeling specimens for analysis.
- Adhered to safety protocols and best practices in laboratory environments.
- Ensured that laboratory procedures are followed correctly at all times.
- Managed inventory of supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.
- Maintained clean and organized work area with adequate supplies and reagents.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning glassware and other lab equipment.
- Disposed of laboratory materials and samples using well established guidelines and instructions.
- Prepared specimens and forms for transport to outside laboratories.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, MN05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre And Film Studies
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka, Nigeria05-2021
Skills
- Patient care
- ADL support
- Behavioral intervention
- Care delivery
- First aid and CPR
- Vital sign monitoring
- Safety monitoring
- Safety protocols
- Electronic health records
- Community outreach
- Resource allocation
- HIPAA compliance
- Disability awareness
- Cultural awareness
- Behavioral management
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Computer skills
Certification
- Minnesota Board of Nursing
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support & AED
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Stepping Out Inc
04.2026 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Presbyterian Homes and Service
04.2024 - 05.2025
Food Pantry Assistant
Inver Hills Community College
09.2023 - 05.2026
Laboratory Assistant
Martlin Hospital
07.2018 - 03.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Inver Hills Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre And Film Studies
Nnamdi Azikiwe University