Njikang Mary-Gladys Etane
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Limbe, Cameroon.
Qualified Nurse/Healthcare Professional
I am a motivated and dedicated nurse with a progressive knowledge and demonstrable experience of providing standard care to service users and patients. As a true professional I go out of my way to make quality and consistency of patient care a priority. I work well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships between myself and the patients within my care to improve their quality of life while they go through their recovery journey. Looking to specialize in Mental Health nursing to provide me with the skills, tools and education to help my community and its people live a fulfilling life and to further my career in the healthcare sector. Areas of Expertise & Technical Skills
Clinical Leadership
Negotiating & Persuading
Individual and group
counselling
Quality Assurance
Monitoring
Customer Services
Time Management
Project Support
Fluent in English, French
Child Protection and
Safeguarding
Team Leadership
Monitoring vital signs
Problem Solving Skills
Communication Skills
Patient care
Professional Experience
Yengeh Urology LLC April 2022- Present (part
time)
Telehealth Nurse/ Customer Service Rep
Provided remote nursing care via telephone and video consultations, ensuring timely assessment, triage, and follow-up.
Conducted virtual patient education on medication use, disease management, preventive care, and lifestyle modifications.
Monitored patients with chronic conditions, ensuring adherence to treatment plans and identifying early warning signs.
Utilized electronic health records (EHR) systems to document patient encounters accurately and maintain confidentiality.
Handled inbound and outbound calls, resolving customer inquiries, complaints, and service requests with professionalism.
Maintained high customer satisfaction by providing accurate information and timely solutions.
Processed orders, billing inquiries, and account updates using CRM systems.
De-escalated difficult situations by applying active listening, patience, and conflict-resolution techniques. Buea Regional Hospital October 2019– Present
Nurse
Working within the female surgical ward and the A&E department, I am responsible for:-
Follow up treatment for patients post-surgical procedures
Collaborating with doctors, case managers, families and other staff when developing a care and treatment plan during the hospital stay
Medication administration
Patient Triage
Maintaining a cooperative relationship between health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; preparation of medical report; Participating in team problem-solving methods.
Bulu Blind Center, Mile 16, Buea August 2018 – March 2019 Intern Nurse
I was responsible for:-
Recording information about patients as they recovered from an illness in the hospital, such as diet, physical activity, milestones, etc. Clearing deviations from marking guidelines ahead of time
Following up treatment plan and medication schedule prescribed by the physician, and assessment of patients' pain levels during their stay and even at their homes.
Sensitizing and vaccinated children against polio and other diseases
Performing minor laboratory procedures such as sample collection
Participated in community education on methods of prevention of gastrointestinal diseases. Mt Mary Hospital-Buea December 2017- July
2018
Intern Nurse
Responded to emergency situations where patients were in life-threatening conditions by following the correct procedure and maintaining calm and effective behavior.
Managed patients with urinary inconsistency by insertion of a urinary catheter
Made bed for pre- and post-operative fracture procedures such as open reduction and external fixation, external fixation, molding and traction. District Hospital- Limbe March 2016 – July 2017
Intern Nurse
Monitored vital signs and administered medications according to prescription.
Participated in the Prenatal Clinic and Child Welfare Clinic
Participated in family planning sessions
Assisted with childbirth and postpartum management. Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Biaka University Institute of Buea- Cameroon, 2019
Higher National Diploma, Biaka University Institute of Buea -Cameroon-2018
Advanced Level Certificate, Gov’t High School, Bokwango, Buea, Cameroon, 2015
Ordinary Level Certificate, Gov’t High School, Bokwango, Buea, Cameroon, 2013 Training & Certifications
Dubai Health Authority - September 2022
Basic Life Support - AHA September 2022
Cameroon Nurses Association - 2019