Adeep Mekkattukulam
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse with over 10 years of clinical experience in rehabilitation, emergency nursing, neurosurgical HDU, and acute care settings across New Zealand and India. Skilled in patient assessment, post-operative care, rehabilitation nursing, tracheostomy care, emergency response, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Committed to delivering culturally safe, patient-centred care with strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
ABI Rehabilitation
Auckland, New Zealand
09.2015 - Current
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop multidisciplinary care plans.
- Provide specialised rehabilitation nursing care for patients with traumatic brain injury and stroke.
- Manage tracheostomy care, enteral feeding, PICC lines, and behavioural support.
- Respond effectively to medical emergencies and clinical deterioration.
- Promote patient independence, rehabilitation goals, and family involvement in care.
Registered Nurse
Senate Nursing Bureau
Auckland, New Zealand
11.2014 - 08.2015
- Worked across aged care, rehabilitation, and acute healthcare facilities.
- Delivered safe, culturally competent, patient-centred nursing care.
- Conducted patient assessments, medication administration, and clinical documentation.
- Assisted in emergency management and multidisciplinary coordination.
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Holy Family Hospital
Kerala, India
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Managed emergency admissions, trauma, burns, cardiac, and post-operative emergencies.
- Monitored critically ill patients and operated emergency care equipment.
- Assisted with intubation, central lines, tracheostomy, and emergency procedures.
- Performed IV cannulation, wound care, suctioning, and NG tube management.
Registered Nurse – Neurosurgical HDU
Apollo Hospital
Chennai, India
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Provided specialised nursing care for neurosurgical and high dependency patients.
- Assisted with neuro procedures, emergency response, and post-operative management.
- Monitored neurological status and supported acute patient recovery.
- Assisted with intubation, wound dressing, CPR, and central line procedures.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Nursing
Massey University
Auckland, New ZealandCompetency Assessment Programme (CAP) -
Lonsdale Total Care Centre
New ZealandBachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University
Karnataka, IndiaSkills
- Acute & Rehabilitation Nursing
- Post-operative Patient Care
- Tracheostomy & PEG Care
- Emergency & Critical Care
- Patient Assessment & Care Planning
- Medication Administration
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Clinical Documentation
- Team Collaboration
- Culturally Safe Nursing Practice
Affiliations
- New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO)
- Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI)
Professional Registration
New Zealand Registered Nurse, Nursing Council of New Zealand, APC Current, 185931
References
- Jun Tao, Clinical Leader, ABI Rehabilitation, +64 220935221
- Monica Tomasi, Senior Registered Nurse, ABI Rehabilitation, +64 2102410985
Timeline
Registered Nurse
ABI Rehabilitation
09.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Senate Nursing Bureau
11.2014 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Holy Family Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse – Neurosurgical HDU
Apollo Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2011
Post Graduate Diploma - Nursing
Massey University
Competency Assessment Programme (CAP) -
Lonsdale Total Care Centre
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University