VERA FUNKUIN TEFU
Limbe,South West Region
Summary
A diligent and patient oriented Intensive care nurse with so much passion and several years of experience on the lookout for an opportunity to be an addition to a great multicultural team. Haven gained much skills and experience, I am delighted to continue my nursing career in an international setting, therefore giving me the fulfillment of growth and continues improvement that I have always sought for.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
INTENSIVE CARE NURSE
REGIONAL HOSPITAL LIMBE
Limbe
10.2019 - Current
- Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced ICU setting, including physical assessments, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support.
- Manage patient pain and discomfort through effective pain management strategies, enhancing patient comfort.
- Identify abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Perform CPR and other emergency procedures according to hospital protocols.
- Administer pain medication according to physician orders, while closely monitoring side effects.
- Perform therapeutic interventions, such as wound dressing changes or catheter insertion and removal.
- Facilitate communication between patients, families, and other medical staff.
- Coordinate with physicians to implement individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Develop comprehensive discharge plans and educate patients on home care instructions.
- Prevention and care of bed sores following nursing procedures to reduce pain and patient discomfort.
SURGICAL NURSE
REGIONAL HOSPITAL BAMENDA
Bamenda
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Received patients, carried out assessments, drew nursing care plans that meet the holistic care to be rendered to the patients.
- Administered medications as prescribed by the surgeon according to established protocols while monitoring for side effects and providing feedback when necessary.
- Performed wound dressing changes following prescribed orders from the doctor.
- Accessed patient medical history, current medications and pre-procedure instructions to confirm adherence and respond to questions.
- Performed handing over of and taking over of shift and giving necessary reports and updates on patients' progress.
- Involved in the training of Junior Nurses and Validation of their practical sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
University of Bamenda
Cameroon10-2017
High School Diploma -
Progressive Comprehensive High School Mankon
Bamenda, Cameroon06-2012
Skills
- Respiratory maintenance
- Neurological monitoring
- Cultural competence
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Clinical judgment
- Metabolic function monitoring
- Healthcare Education
References
DR. ATANGA MARY BIH SUH, University of Bamenda, +237677239737
Languages
- English, Native
- French, Beginner
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Anjin - Kom
- Date of Birth: 6th April 1992
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Cameroonian
- Marital Status: Married
Hobbies and Interests
Fashion Designing
Cooking
Singing
Hiking
Nature Adventures
Timeline
INTENSIVE CARE NURSE
REGIONAL HOSPITAL LIMBE
10.2019 - Current
SURGICAL NURSE
REGIONAL HOSPITAL BAMENDA
10.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
University of Bamenda
High School Diploma -
Progressive Comprehensive High School Mankon