ELSY GEORGE
Palmerston North
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Empathetic medical expert with a background in patient monitoring, medication administration, and teamwork with doctors and other healthcare professionals on operational tasks in various hospitals across India and Saudi Arabia. Holds a Bachelor of Nursing (Level 7) from Universal College of Learning, New Zealand.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
District Health Board
09.2025 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Administered patient assessments to develop individualized care plans for diverse outpatient populations.
Registered Nurse
King Fahad Medical City – Out Patient Department
06.2012 - 05.2014
- Upholded patient rights by respecting essential values and beliefs.
- Evaluated patients, identified complications, and coordinated treatment with critical care teams.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to ensure safe and clean patient environments.
- Maintained thorough and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Administered medications while monitoring patient responses to treatments.
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital – Cardiac Operating Theatre
11.2009 - 03.2012
- Assisted in emergency procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Proficient in aseptic technique and infection control in the operating theatre.
- Detail-oriented in preparing instruments and maintaining sterile fields.
- Strong verbal communication for effective collaboration with surgical teams.
- Resilient, capable of handling long shifts and complex surgical cases.
St Mary's Hospital – Medical Ward
08.2008 - 10.2009
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans.
Holy Family Hospital – Operating Theatre
03.2006 - 05.2008
- Received patients: verified identity, checked consent, confirmed medical history.
- Prepared the operating room: ensured sterility, assisted with positioning, documented care, managed supplies.
- Prepared and maintain the sterile field, pass instruments to the surgeon, and ensure surgical asepsis throughout the procedure.
- Monitored post-operative patients: managed pain, monitored vital signs, ensured airway stability and discharged patients per hospital policy.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Universal College of Learning
New Zealand07.2025
Diploma - General Nursing and Midwifery
Holy Family School of Nursing
12.2005
Skills
- Medical procedures knowledge
- Patient care expertise
- Health information management
- Effective communication skills
- Compassionate care delivery
- Attention to detail
- Risk assessment and decision-making
- Cultural competence
- Professional ethics and confidentiality
- Time management and prioritization
- Aseptic Technique and Infection control
- Equipment and Instrument handling
- Pre-, Intra-, and Postoperative patient care
- Situational awareness and Teamwork
Certification
- NZNC Registration Number 369690
- APC expiry 2025-12-31
CLINICAL PLACEMENT HISTORY
- District Health Board Palmerston North, New Zealand Operating Theatre 2025-04-28 to 2025-06-29 (Transition)
- District Health Board Palmerston North, New Zealand Ambulatory Care Services 2024-11-25 to 2024-12-15
- District Health Board Palmerston North, New Zealand Surgical Ward 2024-01-08 to 2024-02-18
- District Health Board Palmerston North, New Zealand Older Adult Mental Health Star 1 2023-11-06 to 2023-12-17
Timeline
Registered Nurse
District Health Board
09.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
King Fahad Medical City – Out Patient Department
06.2012 - 05.2014
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital – Cardiac Operating Theatre
11.2009 - 03.2012
St Mary's Hospital – Medical Ward
08.2008 - 10.2009
Holy Family Hospital – Operating Theatre
03.2006 - 05.2008
Diploma - General Nursing and Midwifery
Holy Family School of Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing -
Universal College of Learning