In one reference letter to her future employer, the nurse stated she helped a man suffering a cardiac arrest on the side of a busy Epsom street.
The letter stated she was "recognised by the organisation" and she received a "special thanks from the man and his family".
In another instance, the woman claimed she was "employee of the year" when applying for a job, after being fired from her previous job for being dishonest.
She had a previous criminal conviction for a crime regarding dishonesty, however she failed to disclose this to her employers, the hearing was told.
The nurse's extensive lies included being pregnant with twins. She later said both her unborn children had died.
She was pregnant, but only one child who was born last year, alive.
Despite her registration being suspended, the nurse actively continued to seek employment.
Professional conduct committee lawyer Matthew McClelland said the nurse had "engaged in a pattern of conduct over a significant period of time which is deliberate, dishonest, and fraudulent on a number of occasions".
"Her conduct is grossly misleading, deceitful and deceptive in the extreme and was carried out with the sole purpose of deriving a benefit or advantage of [the nurse]."
He said she was "blatantly dishonest" and her actions were at the "most serious end of the disciplinary spectrum".
Her actions had "created a series of significant risks to the health and safety to the public".
Mr McClelland said the woman couldn't be trusted and suggested her registration be cancelled, and a censure and fine also imposed. The nurse's lawyer Karen Rose said the woman was unable to work since March last year, and had no income and very little financial support.
The nurse expressed her remorse and shame for her behaviour and apologised for the way she behaved. "She acknowledged what she did was wrong," Ms Rose said.
She was no longer practising as a nurse in New Zealand.
The nurse was also ordered to pay about $12,000 in costs.
