Merlin Punnoose
McLaren Park,AUK
Summary
An experienced and fully qualified registered nurse who is efficient, thorough and passionate in delivering the best quality of care to the clients. Possess an extensive healthcare experience in nursing and have the required physical, emotional and mental strength to stand up to the rigors of the demanding profession. Provides a consistently superior care with a personal touch and smile. A team player, flexible to change and able to work with a diverse group.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Waitemata District Health Board - Te Whare Karaka
02.2022 - Current
Working as a Registered Nurse in Day stay surgical unit in Waitakere hospital
Admits patient for surgery by doing preop assessment. Prepare them for surgery.
Recovers adult and paediatric patients after GA surgeries.
Manages airway and emergencies in PACU
Pain management and acute complication.
Recovers ceaserian patients.
Prepare patients for discharge by giving instructions regarding home management and how to identify complications
Registered Nurse
ADHB Ward63 (Medical)
08.2018 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Waihi Hospital and Resthomes Waihi
08.2016 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Vaikom Sathyagraha Memorial Hospital
01.2015 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Lisie Hospital
11.2012 - 08.2014
Education
New Zealand Registered Nurse -
Lonsdale Education Center
Bachelors in Nursing - Nursing
Lisie College of Nursing
India07.2012
Skills
- Strong critical thinking and decision making skills
- Capable of working well independently and providing team leadership
- Co-ordinate shift and conducting MDT meeting
- Preceptoring NETP and nursing students of different years
- Excellent communication skills with a strong command in English (Verbal and written)
- Possess strong medical and work ethics and works culturally sensitive
- Goal oriented and time efficient
- Flexible to work on rostered shifts
- Willing to undergo professional development through studies, trainings and research
- Knowledge of the nursing scope of practice and code of conduct in New Zealand
Trainings And Seminars
- Professional Developmental - Ko awatea Learn
- Emergency nursing care
- Prevention of pressure sores
- Infection control as per NABH standards
- Pressure sore assessment
- Legal aspects and ethics in nursing care
- Documentation
- Wound care management
- Records and Reports
- Admissions and discharge procedure
- Level III PDRP
References
Alannah Domigan, CN Theatre & PACU Waitakere Hospital, Auckland
alannah.domigan@waitematadhb.govt.nz.
Ph- +64 21 509 453
Jin Wang ACCN PACU
Ph : +64212213382
jin.wang@waitematadhb.govt.nz.
Lincy Francis, Level 4 RN PACU
Ph-+64211415232
lincy.francis@waitematadhb.govt.nz
Certification
- ACLS Training
- Male Cathetrisation
- Gold Hand Hygiene auditor
- PICC line Super User
- Preceptorship
- Trend Care Co-ordinator training.
- Interai LTCF Assessment
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Waitemata District Health Board - Te Whare Karaka
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
ADHB Ward63 (Medical)
08.2018 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Waihi Hospital and Resthomes Waihi
08.2016 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Vaikom Sathyagraha Memorial Hospital
01.2015 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Lisie Hospital
11.2012 - 08.2014
New Zealand Registered Nurse -
Lonsdale Education Center
Bachelors in Nursing - Nursing
Lisie College of Nursing
- ACLS Training
- Male Cathetrisation
- Gold Hand Hygiene auditor
- PICC line Super User
- Preceptorship
- Trend Care Co-ordinator training.
- Interai LTCF Assessment
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