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George Nellimoottil

Auckland,New Zealand

Summary

Critical care nurse with 12 years of experience in Cardiovascular Intensive Care (CVICU). Holds a Master of Nursing degree and pursuing Nurse Practitioner endorsement. Expertise in advanced assessment, evidence-based practice, and autonomous decision-making in high-acuity environments. Experience as Clinical Nurse Advisor in New Zealand's largest private hospital, focusing on clinical leadership, policy implementation, and quality improvement.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Investigation Unit (CIU) and High Dependency Unit (HDU)

Allevia Hospital
Auckland, New Zealand
09.2019 - Current
  • Provide care to patients with atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation, those with permanent pacemakers (PPM), and patients post-percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with stent placement.
  • Deliver nursing care to High Dependency Unit patients who have undergone orthopaedic surgeries such as spinal fusions, total knee joint replacements, and total hip joint replacements, as well as neurosurgical patients including craniotomy, transsphenoidal pituitary surgery, and schwannoma removal.

Registered Nurse – Cardiothoracic and Vascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) and High Dependency Unit (HDU)

Auckland City Hospital
Auckland, New Zealand
04.2016 - Current
  • Provide intensive care to critically ill post-operative and medical cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and heart and lung transplant patients.
  • Manage advanced cardiac and renal support therapies including Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), epicardial pacing, Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD), Continuous Veno-Venous Hemofiltration (CVVH), and Sustained Low-Efficiency Daily Dialysis (SLEDD).
  • Competent Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Nurse Specialist responsible for circuit management, troubleshooting, and monitoring treatment efficacy.
  • Monitor and wean Nitric Oxide therapy; perform arterial blood gases and thromboelastography.
  • Provide tracheostomy care, ventilation management, drain removal, and early patient mobilization.
  • Precept new nurses and collaborate within the multidisciplinary team for individualized care.
  • Active member of Infection Prevention and Control, Gold Auditor for hand hygiene, and blood products portfolio holder, providing staff education on protocols and policy updates.

Clinical Nurse Advisor

Allevia Hospital
Auckland, New Zealand
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Acted as the most senior Registered Nurse on duty, providing hospital-wide oversight during after-hours and weekends.
  • Responded to clinical emergencies and supported staff in managing patient deterioration and escalating care appropriately.
  • Provided expert, evidence-based clinical guidance and bedside support to nursing teams.
  • Utilised advanced assessment skills to review patients of concern and initiate timely interventions.
  • Monitored staffing levels, coordinated with the in-house Bureau for bed allocations, and managed casual staffing to maintain safe staffing levels.

Registered Nurse – Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU)

Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
, India
08.2011 - 08.2013
  • Provided care for elective and emergency cardiothoracic patients.
  • Assessed and managed complex care needs of critically ill patients.
  • Collaborated effectively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
  • Supported patients and families, contributing to a cohesive and compassionate care environment.

Education

Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner pathway

The University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2024

Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Nursing -

The University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2022

Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing -

The University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2021

Bachelor of Nursing -

Universal College of Learning (UCOL)
Palmerston North, New Zealand
01.2014

Bachelor of Nursing -

Garden City College of Nursing
India
01.2011

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 17/12/87
  • Nationality: New Zealand

Registration History

  • New Zealand, Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ), Registered Nurse, 190556, Currently registered and practising
  • Australia, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), Registered Nurse – Division 1 (General), NMW0002841232, Currently registered

References

Reference available upon request

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Advisor

Allevia Hospital
03.2022 - 12.2022

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Investigation Unit (CIU) and High Dependency Unit (HDU)

Allevia Hospital
09.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse – Cardiothoracic and Vascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) and High Dependency Unit (HDU)

Auckland City Hospital
04.2016 - Current

Registered Nurse – Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU)

Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
08.2011 - 08.2013

Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner pathway

The University of Auckland

Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Nursing -

The University of Auckland

Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing -

The University of Auckland

Bachelor of Nursing -

Universal College of Learning (UCOL)

Bachelor of Nursing -

Garden City College of Nursing

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