ANNS MARIA KURIAN
Whangarei,New Zealand
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Te Whatu Ora
Whangarei, NTL
02.2020 - Current
- Assisted in patient care within medical-surgical stroke and rehabilitation orthopedic units. Supported emergency department operations by providing timely nursing interventions. Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient recovery and safety.
- Conducting thorough patient evaluations to monitor vital signs and overall health status.
- Maintaining accurate patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care delivery processes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Implementing infection control measures to safeguard patient health within the clinical environment.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse
Claud Switzer Residential Care, Kaitaia
Kaitaia
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Professional communication with resident, whanau and health team
- Practice ensuring residents, visitors and staff feel culturally safe.
- Make nursing judgements based on current nursing practice, enhancing residents' care.
- Assess resident’s health status and formulate care plans that meet individual needs.
- Competently perform all nursing skills/interventions
- Administer and monitor the effects of prescribed treatments and medications.
- Practice nursing in accordance with relevant legislation
- Documentation
Registered Nurse
Apollo Health City, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
07.2014 - 08.2016
- Post-operative nursing of patients after CABG, valve repair and replacement, aortic surgeries, and heart transplantation.
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Medication administration (thrombolytic agents, intravenous fluids & ionotropes)
- Nursing care of patients on ventilators and IABP machine
- Assisting in Central Line and ICD Insertion and removal
- Assisting endotracheal intubation, extubation and pleural tapping
- Suctioning of airways
- Oxygen therapy (CPAP and BiPAP
- Blood sampling - ABG analysis
- Patient and family education
- Date of Joining & period 22 -7-2014 to 31-8-2016.
- Type of Experience: Registered Nurse
- Department: Cardio-Thoracic Post-Operative ICU
- Staff Patient Ratio 1: 1 (ventilator patients) 1: 2 (others)
- NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Nursing
University of Auckland
New ZealandCertificate - Registered Nurse Competence
North Tec
Whangarei12-2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Vijay Marie College of Nursing
Andhra Pradesh, India01-2014
Skills
- Medication administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counselling
- Wound care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Care planning
- Family education
- Team coordination
Certification
CORE Advanced - 28/4/2026
BLS - 15/10/25
NURSING REGISTRATIONS
- New Zealand Nursing Council – Registration number: 202280
- Telangana State Nurses, Midwives, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives & Health Visitors Council - RN: 150499 & RM: 150053
DECLARATION
I hereby state that the above mentioned information is true to my knowledge.
Place: Whangarei
Date: 30/04/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Te Whatu Ora
02.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Claud Switzer Residential Care, Kaitaia
03.2019 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse
Apollo Health City, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
07.2014 - 08.2016
Certificate - Registered Nurse Competence
North Tec
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Vijay Marie College of Nursing
Post Graduate Certificate - Nursing
University of Auckland