MEENAKSHI BHALERAO
117 HARRIET JOHNSTON DRIVE, POKENO
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in delivering high-quality care and support to adults with complex needs. Committed to continuous learning and professional development to enhance knowledge and skills, ultimately making a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families. Proven expertise in patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication, complemented by a strong emphasis on teamwork to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Known for reliability and adaptability, ensuring compassionate care in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Counties Manukau Health, Coronary Care Unit
07.2017 - Current
- Acute STEMI and NSTEMI management
- Facilitate safe transfers of STEMI patients to Tertiary hospital for Emergency Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
- Education of individuals and families about stroke prevention and life after stroke.
- Participate in continued nursing education.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Administered patient care and monitored vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and preventative measures.
- Managed medication administration and documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
REGISTERED NURSE
Counties Manukau Health, Acute Stroke Unit
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Delivered patient-centered care in fast-paced environments, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, enhancing patient recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering skill development and promoting adherence to best practices in clinical settings.
- Facilitated " Code stroke" and Transferred patients to tertiary hospital for emergency Percutaneous Stroke Intervention
- Presented A case study in the stroke Conference at Auckland University
- Undertook an internal course in advanced skills for stroke management and nursing interventions
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs, driving early interventions and tailored nursing strategies.
Bureau Nurse
Counties Manukau Health
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Clinical nursing of individuals in various settings like medical, surgical, rehabilitation and pediatrics.
- Gained valuable experience during this job that challenged my nursing skills and adaptability to work in a fast paced environment, providing the best care possible.
Internationally Qualified Nurse
Wesley Village
01.2017 - 02.2017
- Working at Wesley included aged care nursing, comprehensive assessment and care planning of older individuals.
- Direction and delegation, palliative care and wound care management were some of the responsibilities during this job.
- It enabled me to gain knowledge and understanding of holistic approach to nursing in New Zealand.
Registered Nurse
Government Medical College and Hospital
08.2011 - 12.2016
- Working in the SURGICAL UNIT has given me opportunity to work with individuals suffering from various surgical conditions that involved pre and post operative nursing care, complex wound management, pain management, education and rehabilitation.
- As a part of the DERMATOLOGY UNIT I have nursed patients with complex skin conditions like Leprosy, Psoriasis, and many other Auto-immune diseases.
- This job has empowered me to work in demanding situations with speed, accuracy, courage and compassion.
Registered Nurse
Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital and Research Centre
08.2009 - 02.2011
- Intensive care nursing was the most challenging yet satisfying experience for me where I was trained in critical care nursing skills, like cardiac monitoring, ventilation, resuscitation, complex infusions etc.
- I enjoyed the team work and busy environment of ICU.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
MKSSS Bakul Tambat Institute of Nursing
Competence Assessment Programme - undefined
Wesley Institute of Learning
02.2017
Skills
- Positive, can-do attitude
- Highly adaptable
- Proactive and professional
- Resilience
- Good communications skills
- Self motivated in teaching and sharing knowledge
- Coach-able and enthusiastic
Accomplishments
I have sucessfully comleted the Post-gradute Diploma in Health Sciences at The University of Auckland
Certification
Post-gradate Certificate in Health Sciences at The University of Auckland
Languages
Hindi
Malayalam
Limited Working
Marathi
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Gujarati
Elementary
Timeline
Bureau Nurse
Counties Manukau Health
07.2018 - 11.2018
REGISTERED NURSE
Counties Manukau Health, Acute Stroke Unit
10.2017 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse
Counties Manukau Health, Coronary Care Unit
07.2017 - Current
Internationally Qualified Nurse
Wesley Village
01.2017 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse
Government Medical College and Hospital
08.2011 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse
Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital and Research Centre
08.2009 - 02.2011
Competence Assessment Programme - undefined
Wesley Institute of Learning
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
MKSSS Bakul Tambat Institute of Nursing
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge. MEENAKSHI BHALERAO
RECENT VOLUNTARY LEARNING ACTIVITIES
- Coronary Care Unit, Cardiology Course
- Stroke competencies workbook.
- Coordinator and PIVL resource Nurse role in CCU
- Case presentation at Regional Stroke Conference, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland. October 2018.
- University Student - Completed Post-graduate Diploma In Health Sciences- 2025