Title: Registered Nurse
Company: West Los Angeles Kaiser Permanente
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Bethelle Feumba Takang, Registered Nurse at West Los Angeles Kaiser Permanente, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Nurses for dedication, achievements, and leadership in health care.
Ms. Feumba Takang has established a commendable career in the nursing profession, currently serving as a registered nurse at West Los Angeles Kaiser Permanente. In this role, she is dedicated to ensuring patients can ambulate within 12 hours post-surgery while managing their pain and ensuring adherence to medication regimens during their hospital stay. Ms. Feumba Takang’s responsibilities also include treating patients according to physician orders and care plans, answering patient questions and ensuring they understand their treatment and recovery processes.
Kaiser Permanente was founded in 1945. Recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and nonprofit health plans, the health care organization serves patients across eight states and the District of Columbia.
Before pivoting into medical-surgical nursing, Ms. Feumba Takang’s expertise was utilized as a registered nurse in outpatient psychiatry at the Los Angeles Medical Center for nearly a year, where she honed her skills in psychiatric care. Her earlier roles also included serving as a registered nurse supervisor at a local acute care facility and as a psychiatry registered nurse for several years. Ms. Feumba Takang began her career as a traveling nurse specializing in psychiatry and then as a home health registered nurse, where she gained diverse and valuable experience in various health care settings.
Ms. Feumba Takang’s journey into health care was inspired by the challenges she witnessed growing up in Cameroon, where access to quality health care was limited. This experience fueled her passion for making a difference in the lives of others through nursing. Becoming highly educated to support her goals, Ms. Feumba Takang received a Bachelor of Science in nursing and a Master of Science in nursing. In 2024, she began pursuing an advanced degree at Grand Canyon University, where she is taking courses toward a doctorate in nursing with aspirations of graduating by December 2026.
Proud of her educational accomplishments, Ms. Feumba Takang was able to graduate from the nurse practitioner program in 2023 despite being diagnosed with a chronic disease just over a year before starting it. Her resilience and determination have been key factors in her ongoing success.
Ms. Feumba Takang’s commitment to continuous learning and professional development is evident through her membership in the American Nurses Association, which allows her to remain abreast of industry trends and network with other industry professionals.
Beyond her professional roles, Ms. Feumba Takang has volunteered extensively. Most notably, in 2016, she contributed 200 hours of service at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. The state-of-the-art, award-winning hospital is based in West Los Angeles and provides world-class patient care across various medical specialties.
Looking ahead, Ms. Feumba Takang aims to become a dermatologist while continuing her work as a nurse practitioner after obtaining her certification. As a Doctor of Nursing Practice professional, she intends to commit to implementing changes within hospitals and health care systems, focusing on fall prevention for the elderly, reducing medication errors, and expanding health care insurance options. Enthusiastic about the future of her career in the health care sector, Ms. Feumba Takang is confident her contributions will make a lasting impression on the industry.
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