Rebecca Akinlabi
Student
Dagenham,Barking and Dagenham
Summary
Offering strong leadership and communication skills, coupled with compassionate approach to elderly care. Knowledgeable about managing teams and ensuring high standards of care. Ready to use and develop organisational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills in been a unit manager role.
Compassionate Care Home Unit Manager known for enhancing resident wellbeing and staff cohesion. Increased resident satisfaction through tailored care plans and training programmes, leading to harmonious and supportive environment. Driven to implement best practices, resulting in smoother operations and higher overall care standards.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2027
2027
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Night RGN
Gable Court NH LTD
2019.07 - 2021.06
- Assessing, observing, and speaking to patients. Recording details and symptoms of the patient’s medical history and current health. Administering medication and treatment, monitoring patients for side effects and reactions. Creating, implementing, and evaluating patients' care plans with the medical team. Performing wound care, such as cleaning and bandaging them. Monthly auditing, sorting monthly medication.
Night Team Leader
Asprey House. Nursing Home
London
2019.01 - 2019.05
- I prioritise the safety, independence, choice, and privacy of residents while overseeing their nursing care and ensuring effective communication. I provide clinical leadership within the Nursing and Care Team and collaborate with home managers on clinical matters. Key Responsibilities: Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Complete resident care plans promptly after admission. Review care plans monthly and maintain relationships with out-of-hours doctors, pharmacies, and ambulance services. Manage medication recording, ordering, and returns. Conduct performance reviews with the Nursing Team.
Night unit manager
The Fountains Care Centre
2018.04 - 2018.11
- As the Unit Manager, I oversaw the nursing and dementia units, managing administrative tasks, staff rosters, and performance assessments. I worked closely with night nurses to ensure high-quality patient care and resolved staff conflicts. Key responsibilities included fostering teamwork, managing staff, ensuring policy and compliance, administering medication, supervising patient care, assessing risks, and implementing clinical decisions.
Clinical Service Manager
Chaseview Care and Residential Home
2017.10 - 2018.04
- As a clinical service manager, I ensure residents receive quality care by supporting staff with clinical advice and conducting regular meetings. I implement care assessment tools, review clinical competencies, and oversee at least 10% of monthly clinical audits with action plans. I assist with recruitment, address safeguarding issues, and manage care plans, medications, and concerns related to nutrition, falls, wounds, and infection control. I also ensure compliance with policies and standards and facilitate effective communication with families and ward nursing staff.
RGN
Abbey Total Care LTD. Morland House Care Home
2016.08 - 2017.10
- Maintaining the resident's safety throughout the shift. all residents and staff, documenting incidents and falls on every shift, liaising with ambulance crews and out-of-hours GPs, and making sure all medication is ordered through the GP before the end of the month. New residents are referred to the care homes' contracted GPs, and the family is informed of any changes in the residents’ conditions. I can communicate effectively with all multidisciplinary teams.
RGN/Clinical service manager
Havering Court Nursing Home
2012.04 - 2015.08
- In the care home, I assessed and developed residents' care plans, coordinating with GPs, relatives, and the home manager. I ensured accurate record-keeping, followed medication administration policies, and conducted monthly audits. I established strong relationships with residents, staff, and families, actively participating in their care and keeping care plans updated. My skills include tracheostomy care, catheter care, eye care, and oxygen administration. I also worked with the home manager on the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) for certain residents.
Staff Nurse
Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital
2011.09 - 2012.04
- As a newly qualified nurse in a respiratory ward, I gained experience in caring for patients with long-term illnesses and providing end-of-life care. My responsibilities included administering medication, keeping patients comfortable, interacting with families, and advising on breathing techniques. I also arranged referrals for specialists and ensured clear documentation after each shift.
health care assistant Level 2
Barking Havering and Redbridge Hospital
Goodmayes, Redbridge
2000.04 - 2008.03
- Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
- Enhanced healing process by changing wound dressings regularly.
- Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Delivered high-quality patient service by maintaining cleanliness in wards.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Safely escorted patients during medical appointments and hospital visits.
Support worker (Older adults in care)
Barking Havering and Redbridge Hospital
Barking, Barking and Dagenham
1995.05 - 1997.06
- Liaised with other members of the support team to ensure consistency in care provision.
- Helped residents maintain independence through personalised assistance with personal tasks.
- Collaborated closely with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Supported family visits by preparing rooms and facilitating comfortable interactions between parties.
- Assisted in feeding older adults who required help during meal times, maintaining their nutritional intake.
- Maintained accurate records of individuals' conditions and behaviours to provide effective care planning.
- Upheld dignity and respect at all times when assisting older adults with personal tasks such as bathing or dressing.
- Enabled improved mobility for residents through physical support and encouragement.
- Monitored health status of elderly patients regularly, promptly reporting any issues to medical staff.
- Adapted communication styles to suit individual residents' needs, fostering understanding and trust.
- Ensured that cleanliness and hygiene standards were met in all residential areas, providing a healthy environment for the inhabitants.
- Assisted patients with daily personal, hygiene and incontinence care.
- Adopt person-centred approach in all aspects of care-giving.
- Provided patients with opportunities for social activities, maintaining well-rounded care offerings and enhancing mental wellbeing.
Education
BSc Hons - Health and Social Care Top-Up
University of Bolton
Diploma HE - Registered Nurse (Adult)
Anglia Ruskin University
ChelmsfordCertificate - Health and Social Care
The Open University
Camden Town, LondonBTEC Intermediate GNVQ - Health and Social Care
Newham College of Further Education
Eastham, London 1997.09 - 1998.07
Foundation to NVQ Level 11 - undefined
Prospect Care Centre
Forest Gate, London 1994.10 - 1994.11
Diploma of Higher Education - CMI Level 7: Strategic Management And Leadership Practice
Learndirect
Online 10/2025 - 09/2027
Skills
- Calm under pressure
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Team building
- Diabetes management techniques
- End-Of-Life care sensitivity
- Respecting cultural differences
- Patient dignity preservation
- Dementia care training
- Supporting family members
- Personal hygiene maintenance assistance
- Blood pressure measurement
- Communicating with dementia patients
- Handling distressed patients
- Patient care
- Medication administration oversight
- Time management expertise
- Medication Administration
- Care planning
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Infection Control
- Patient admission
- Taking vitals
- Nursing home shift management
Affiliations
- I enjoy reading medical and health and social care journals. Watch world news.
Languages
English
Advanced
yoruba
Upper intermediate
Certification
Diploma Of Higher Education Registered Nurse (Adult)
Bachelor of Science Health and Social Care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Diploma of Higher Education - CMI Level 7: Strategic Management And Leadership Practice
Learndirect
10/2025 - 09/2027
Night RGN
Gable Court NH LTD
2019.07 - 2021.06
Night Team Leader
Asprey House. Nursing Home
2019.01 - 2019.05
Night unit manager
The Fountains Care Centre
2018.04 - 2018.11
Clinical Service Manager
Chaseview Care and Residential Home
2017.10 - 2018.04
RGN
Abbey Total Care LTD. Morland House Care Home
2016.08 - 2017.10
RGN/Clinical service manager
Havering Court Nursing Home
2012.04 - 2015.08
Staff Nurse
Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital
2011.09 - 2012.04
health care assistant Level 2
Barking Havering and Redbridge Hospital
2000.04 - 2008.03
BTEC Intermediate GNVQ - Health and Social Care
Newham College of Further Education
1997.09 - 1998.07
Support worker (Older adults in care)
Barking Havering and Redbridge Hospital
1995.05 - 1997.06
Foundation to NVQ Level 11 - undefined
Prospect Care Centre
1994.10 - 1994.11
Diploma HE - Registered Nurse (Adult)
Anglia Ruskin University
Certificate - Health and Social Care
The Open University
BSc Hons - Health and Social Care Top-Up
University of Bolton