Binil George
Kai Haukunui/Registered Nurse,Te Taiwhenua O Heretaunga
Summary
Dynamic Mental Health Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Te Taiwhenua O Heretaunga, excelling in crisis intervention and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and compassionate care. Skilled in multidisciplinary collaboration and complex problem-solving, fostering a supportive environment for recovery and growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Mental Health Nurse
Te Taiwhenua O Heretaunga
Hastings, HawkesBay
11.2025 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments for diverse community clients.
- Develop and implement individualised care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Provide crisis intervention and support to clients during psychiatric emergencies.
- Educate families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
- Monitor medication adherence and provide counselling on side effects and management.
Registered Nurse
Department of Corrections
Hastings, HawkesBay
05.2018 - 05.2025
- Coordinated comprehensive care for at-risk male inmates in ISU.
- Provided support to vulnerable populations experiencing acute or chronic mental health issues.
- Delivered targeted AOD support to enhance physical and mental health outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments to inmates in accordance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with correctional staff to ensure safety during medical procedures.
- Trained new nursing staff on policies and procedures within the facility.
Health Improvement Practitioner
Health Hawkes Bay
Hastings, HawkesBay
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Conducted patient assessments and developed comprehensive care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals for comprehensive client care strategies.
- Educated clients and families on mental health resources and coping mechanisms.
- Provided counselling for relapse prevention, social issues and mental health problems.
- Educated patients on health management and wellness strategies.
Registered Nurse
Bupa Aged Care
Whitby, Wellington
12.2017 - 04.2018
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
MGM Hospital
Kerala, India
09.2009 - 04.2015
Clinical Nurse Educator
Excell School of Nursing
Gujrat, India
01.2011 - 08.2012
Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Forensic Practise - Nursing
Whitireia New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand02.2025
Competency Assessment Program - Nursing
Whitireia NewZealand
Wellington, New Zealand12.2017
Graduate Diploma-AOD(Alcohol And Drugs) - Alcohol And Drugs Counselling
Weltec New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health And Sciences
India03-2009
Skills
- Registered nurse expertise
- Addiction treatment specialist
- Patient consultation and education
- Case management proficiency
- Mental health nursing skills
- Physical assessment techniques
- Autonomous decision-making
- Compassionate care delivery
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team coordination and collaboration
- Relationship building strategies
- Crisis intervention methods
- Care planning expertise
- Evidence-based practices
- Mental health advocacy efforts
- Therapeutic communication skills
- Quality improvement initiatives
- De-escalation techniques mastery
- Anger management strategies
- Pain management proficiency
- Self-harm prevention tactics
- Suicide risk assessment skills
- Family support systems
- Relapse prevention methods
- Motivational interviewing techniques
Timeline
Community Mental Health Nurse
Te Taiwhenua O Heretaunga
11.2025 - Current
Health Improvement Practitioner
Health Hawkes Bay
08.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
Department of Corrections
05.2018 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse
Bupa Aged Care
12.2017 - 04.2018
Clinical Nurse Educator
Excell School of Nursing
01.2011 - 08.2012
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
MGM Hospital
09.2009 - 04.2015
Post Graduate Certificate in Forensic Practise - Nursing
Whitireia New Zealand
Competency Assessment Program - Nursing
Whitireia NewZealand
Graduate Diploma-AOD(Alcohol And Drugs) - Alcohol And Drugs Counselling
Weltec New Zealand
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health And Sciences