Miss Lola Ogunyemi
Student Mental Health Nurse
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About
Compassionate, motivated, and dedicated Student Mental Health Nurse due to qualify with a BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing in September 2026. With over ten years of healthcare experience across community care, residential care, acute hospital services, and mental health inpatient settings, I have developed the knowledge, skills, and professional values required to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred mental health care. Passionate about promoting mental wellbeing, reducing stigma associated with mental illness, and empowering individuals to achieve greater independence and improved quality of life.
Experience
Student Mental Health Care Assistant (Bank) – Band 3 - Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
(2024-08)
- Deliver person-centred care to individuals experiencing acute and enduring mental health conditions.
- Build therapeutic relationships that promote recovery, independence, and positive mental wellbeing.
- Observe, monitor, and report changes in patients' mental state, behaviour, and presentation.
- Assist Registered Mental Health Nurses in implementing and evaluating individualised care plans.
- Support service users with activities of daily living while promoting independence and recovery.
- Engage patients in therapeutic activities and meaningful interventions.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and electronic patient records.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide safe and effective care.
- Maintain confidentiality while adhering to safeguarding policies, infection prevention procedures, and the NMC Code.
Healthcare Assistant – Band 2 - Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust - King George Hospital
(2020-07 - 2023-08)
- Delivered high-quality care to elderly patients within an acute hospital setting.
- Assisted patients with personal care, nutrition, hydration, and mobility.
- Performed routine clinical observations, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation, and respiratory rate.
- Identified deterioration in patients' physical condition and escalated concerns appropriately.
- Promoted patient dignity, comfort, and safety while preventing falls.
- Worked effectively alongside Registered Nurses and multidisciplinary teams.
- Maintained accurate documentation and adhered to infection prevention and control standards.
Healthcare Assistant - Barchester Healthcare - Park View Care Home
(2017-11 - 2019-12)
- Supported residents with personal care and activities of daily living.
- Assisted with moving and handling using safe techniques.
- Monitored nutrition and hydration.
- Promoted dignity, independence, and emotional wellbeing.
- Developed positive relationships with residents and their families.
- Maintained safeguarding and infection control standards.
Care Worker - Anytime Care 2020
(2014-11 - 2017-06)
- Supported clients within their own homes with personal care.
- Assisted with meal preparation, medication prompts, shopping, and domestic tasks.
- Promoted independence and social inclusion.
- Supported clients to attend healthcare appointments.
- Delivered compassionate emotional support while maintaining dignity and respect.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Mental Health Nursing - Anglia Ruskin University (2026-09)
BSc (Hons) - Business Management - University of East London (2014)
BTEC National Diploma Level 3 - DDM - BSix Sixth Form College (2007)
GCSEs - The Skinners' Company's School for Girls (2004)
