Mereena Kuriakose
72A De Havilland Drive, Goodwood Heights,Manukau,Auckland
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 5 years of diverse experience in both India and Saudi Arabia, including tenure at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Afra Primary Health Care Center (PHCC). Skilled in patient assessment, clinical decision-making under pressure, and delivering evidence-based, high-quality care across multicultural environments. Demonstrates strong leadership in high-acuity settings, including mentoring junior staff and promoting strict adherence to infection control protocols. Adept at building trust and fostering effective communication within multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and holistic care delivery. Committed to ongoing professional growth and culturally sensitive practice in fast-paced, global healthcare environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Afra Primary Healthcare Centre,Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
Afra, Sabt. Al Alaya, Bisha
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to both enrolled patients and those presenting with acute, casual, or walk-in needs, ensuring their health and social needs are met with empathy, respect, and clinical excellence.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Meeting elderly clients' physical and emotional needs by taking care of their overall comfort and well-being.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Cultivated strong leadership skills to promote team cohesion, enhance collaboration, and support effective team management, ensuring a positive and effective work environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Communicating effectively with clients, families and interdisciplinary healthcare teams for high-quality care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical OncologyUnit
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute
Four Bungalows, Andheri West, Mumbai
03.2018 - 05.2020
- Delivered compassionate, evidence-based care to patients with complex oncological conditions in a high-acuity medical-surgical setting.
- Applied critical thinking and clinical judgment to identify early signs of complications, such as neutropenic sepsis, post-operative bleeding, and electrolyte imbalances.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop and adjust individualized treatment and care plans, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills in dynamic clinical scenarios.
- Gained hands-on experience in pain control, palliative care coordination, and multidisciplinary case discussions.
- Provided direct nursing care to oncology patients undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
- Took initiative in coordinating patient care, delegating tasks effectively, and supporting junior team members, demonstrating leadership under pressure.
- Led patient education sessions on medication adherence, chemotherapy side effects, and surgical recovery, enhancing patient engagement and outcomes.
- Participated in daily rounds and handovers, offering thoughtful input and clinical observations that contributed to shared decision-making.
- Maintained accurate and timely patient records using electronic record systems.
Education
Competency Assessment Programme
Lonsdale Education Centre
04-2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
ST. Joseph's College of Nursing
Kothamangalam, Kerala, India09-2017
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring and interpretation
- Clinical decision-making under pressure
- Direction and delegation
- Problem solving
- Evidence-based practice
- Administering immunizations and vaccines
- Infection Control Management
- Effective communication
- Electronic medical records
Certification
- Cultural Competency
- BLS in 2023
- ACLS in 2018
- Health Assessment in Clinical Practice 2016
Languages
English
Professional
Malayalam
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Arabic
Professional
References
Klarissa Daycon, Senior Tutor, Lonsdale Education Centre
Email: klarissa@lec.ac.nz
Contact Number: 02108810080
Suchithra Babu Radha, Clinical Preceptor, Cht Hayman, Wiri
Email: suchithrababuradha@cht.co.nz
Contact Number: 0221083058
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Afra Primary Healthcare Centre,Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
01.2021 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical OncologyUnit
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute
03.2018 - 05.2020
Competency Assessment Programme
Lonsdale Education Centre
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
ST. Joseph's College of Nursing
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