Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Professional Development/ Training
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES
Personal strengths
Disclaimer
Timeline
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Binish Pathirikatt

Summary

I am an enthusiastic and dynamic nurse with a positive attitude, looking forward joining a team of staff to excel in the career as a responsible Registered Nurse Division 1, and contribute to and grow with the organization in relation to the outcomes and to update knowledge and skills through on-going research and experiences being a part of Health Care Delivery System.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Full time Registered Nurse

John Hunter Hospital
08.2019 - Current

Paediatric Intensive Care Unit

Full Time Registered Nurse

Children’s Hospital at Westmead
06.2015 - 08.2019
  • Paediatric Intensive Care Unit

Part Time Registered Nurse

Bankstown-Lidcombe Public Hospital
04.2015 - 06.2015
  • Intensive Care Unit

Full time Registered Nurse in Residential Aged Care

Henry Kendall Aged Care
02.2013 - 06.2015

Full time Registered Nurse

Aswini Hospital
06.2009 - 09.2012
  • Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit

Education

Bachelor of Science with professional Honours (speciality) Equivalent to Post Graduate Diploma - Critical Care Nursing

University of Tasmania
01-2019

Initial Registration for Overseas Qualified Nurses -

University of Ballarat
01-2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Aswini College of Nursing
Thrissur, Kerala
01-2009

Skills

  • Efficient in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluation of nursing interventions
  • Expert in care of ventilated patients and patients with tracheostomy
  • Experienced in care of patients on non-invasive ventilation methods
  • Experienced in Paediatric Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
  • Experienced in insertion of nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal airways, nasogastric tubes and urinary catheters
  • Competent in managing patients with temporary and permanent cardiac pacing
  • Experienced in peritoneal dialysis of post-operative kids
  • Expert in management of post-operative Cardiac and Neurosurgical patients
  • Experienced in managing patients post liver and renal transplant
  • Assisting in Endotracheal intubation and other invasive and non-invasive procedures
  • Competent in managing External Ventricular drainage system and chest drains
  • Adept in responding rapidly and appropriately to crisis incidents
  • Management of patient on inotropes, blood administration, Interpretation of ABG, and ECG
  • Emergency management like Cardio pulmonary resuscitation and Emergency Life Support
  • Proficient in investigative procedures like ABG analysis, Blood sugar monitoring, urine analysis etc
  • Competent in maintaining the highest standard of patient care with all aseptic technique
  • Providing immediate Cardiac, Medical and Surgical care to the Patient like CPR
  • Expertise in handing over the responsibilities of the ward from my shift
  • Efficient in the therapeutic procedures such as management of arterial line, Defibrillation and blood collections, tracheostomy care, maintaining central lines etc
  • Experience in liaising with medical and other staff
  • Efficient in usage and maintenance of ICU equipment and drugs
  • Competent in supervising and assisting nursing staffs with their clinical activities
  • Assisting in procedures like Lumbar Puncture, Intubation, insertion of central vein etc
  • Efficient in preparing nursing care plans and documentation
  • Competent in various procedures like PICC and CVL dressing, PEG feeding and wound dressings
  • Expertise in Admission and discharge procedures
  • Efficient in complex wound dressings
  • Ability to manage patients with drains and skillful in removal of drains
  • Adept in managing the patients with PCA machine
  • Provide high quality patient care which is apparent to the professional standards
  • Maintain effective communication and teamwork adhering to the code of conduct
  • Perform admission and discharge procedures and participate in various referral services
  • Attend Rapid response call and manage any unexpected situations effectively
  • Demonstrated skills in managing a deteriorating patient and ongoing care
  • Handling of various equipment like B Braun infusion pumps, Bladder scan machine, manual handling equipment’s, ECG machine
  • Ability to correlate patient diagnostic results with patient condition and plan timely intervention
  • Proficient in using ERIC, Medchart, Powerchart, Electronic medical record (EMr) system used in NSW health
  • Maintaining a duty of confidentiality to all patients, health workers, volunteers and staff

Certification

  • Registered Nurse Division 1
  • AHPRA Registration Number: NMW0001807410
  • Expiry: 2026-05-31

Accomplishments

  • Upgraded to Clinical Nurse specialist role in 2023
  • Awarded Paediatric ICU Nurse of the year for 2024-2025 at John Hunter PICU
  • Numerorus LEX acknowledging the leadership and role model qualities

Professional Development/ Training

  • September 2015: Cardiac Study Day conducted by The Sydney Children’s Hospital Network.
  • May 2016: Paediatric Liver Disease and Transplantation course conducted by The Sydney Children’s Hospital Network
  • November 2016: Critical Care Seminar conducted by Australian College of Critical Care Nurses
  • Basic assessment and support in Paediatric intensive care course conducted by The Sydney Children’s Hospital Network.
  • September 2016: PICU Advanced Cardiac Study day
  • September 2018: PICU advanced Ventilation study da
  • February 2019: PICU CVVH Study Day
  • January 2019: PICU ECMO awareness course
  • January 2022: Paediatric CRRT advanced study day
  • March 2022: Paediatric crisis team training
  • November 2022: National paediatric organ Donation study day
  • May 2023: CNS, CMS Career Development Webinar - Leadership
  • May 2023: Paediatric ICU Nurses Leaders Program (Session 1)
  • June 2023: Paediatric ICU Nurses Leaders Program (Session 2)
  • June 2023: CNS, CMS Career Development Webinar – Quality Improvement
  • July 2023: Baxter virtual session: PrisMax Troubleshooting and Hints on use
  • August 2023: Intensive Care: Paediatric Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) - Advanced Beginner Workshop
  • November 2023: Baxter virtual session: Prismax troubleshooting Part: 1

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES

PICU   Medication Safety Working Group

New   PICU design and layout Project team member

Member   of Pendant selection team for new PICU

Member   of team designing Adrenaline spritzer labelling

Involvement   in introduction of use of Needleless access devices in IV lines and syringes

PICU   Braun pump Drug library Superuser

PICU   eRIC Clinical support group member

Active   involvement in introduction of 3- lead coloured Paeds ECG dots in PICU

Involved   in introduction of ‘trends’ in PICU Philips ECG monitors

PICU   CRRT Hourly fluid calculation flowchart design team

PICU   ETT retaping demonstration video making

Contribution   towards development of ionotrope double pumping policy making in PICU

Contribution   towards change of Enteral feeding syringe size in PICU admission boxes to   20ml

Actively   involved in reviewing Braun pump drug library and has requested for   introduction of ionotrope/ High risk medication sideline option in drug   library.

Involved   in review and formulation of PICU Non-invasive ventilation guideline (still   ongoing)

Personal strengths


  • Strong diagnostic acumen and critical thinking under pressure
  • Able to make evidence-based decisions independently and collaboratively
  • Clear, compassionate communicator with patients, families, and teams
  • Skilled in translating medical information into understandable terms
  • Strong leadership, mentoring, and precepting abilities
  • Calm and Comfortable in fast-paced, changing clinical environments
  • Able to shift priorities effectively during high-demand situations
  • Deep commitment to patient-centered care
  • Empathetic and Sensitive to cultural, emotional, and psychological needs of patients
  • Resourceful in identifying and resolving complex health challenges
  • Skilled at managing multifaceted care plans and patient needs


Disclaimer

I hereby declare that all the above furnished details are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. 2025.05.29 Binish Pathirikatt

Timeline

Full time Registered Nurse

John Hunter Hospital
08.2019 - Current

Full Time Registered Nurse

Children’s Hospital at Westmead
06.2015 - 08.2019

Part Time Registered Nurse

Bankstown-Lidcombe Public Hospital
04.2015 - 06.2015

Full time Registered Nurse in Residential Aged Care

Henry Kendall Aged Care
02.2013 - 06.2015

Full time Registered Nurse

Aswini Hospital
06.2009 - 09.2012

Bachelor of Science with professional Honours (speciality) Equivalent to Post Graduate Diploma - Critical Care Nursing

University of Tasmania

Initial Registration for Overseas Qualified Nurses -

University of Ballarat

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Aswini College of Nursing
Binish Pathirikatt