Arpita Nair
Prescot,Merseyside
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Advanced Nurse Practitioner with a strong background in surgical and acute care, specialising in advanced clinical assessment, perioperative management, and emergency response. Adept at managing complex clinical scenarios with autonomy, while ensuring safe, evidence-based, and holistic care. A natural communicator with a warm, empathetic approach—able to build trust with patients, families, and colleagues even in high-pressure settings. Skilled in patient education, shared decision-making, and delivering sensitive information with clarity and kindness. An effective team leader and clinical educator, passionate about mentoring others, improving care pathways, and advancing healthcare outcomes through collaboration, innovation, and humanity at the heart of every interaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Trainee Nurse Clinician (ANP)
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
Whiston, Merseyside
03.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive history-taking, physical assessments, and diagnostics interpretation.
- Participated in ward rounds and emergency clinics to ensure continuity of care.
- Engaged in patient admission, discharge, and escalation as a liaison within multidisciplinary team.
- Developed leadership in clinical decision-making and evidence-based management of surgical conditions.
- Supported education and mentorship of staff and students in surgical and urology specialties.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives through audit and clinical governance.
- Demonstrated high standards of professionalism while upholding NHS values and confidentiality.
Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse Practitioner
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
St Helens, Merseyside
10.2020 - 03.2024
- Conducted advanced clinical assessments and risk stratification for elective surgical patients, ensuring safe surgical pathways.
- Applied evidence-based guidelines (e.g., NICE, ASA Grading) to optimise pre-op planning and minimise perioperative complications.
- Prescribed medications independently as a V300 Non-Medical Prescriber to address preoperative conditions and comorbidities.
- Collaborated with anaesthetics and surgical teams to formulate personalised care plans and facilitate informed patient decisions.
- Integrated clinical audit and research insights into daily practice to improve patient safety and service quality.
- Provided education and mentorship to junior nurses and students in surgical and diagnostic reasoning.
Emergency Surgery Co-ordinator
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
Whiston, Merseyside
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Facilitated readiness of emergency surgical patients according to evidence-based national guidelines.
- Monitored patient flow for those awaiting surgery, implementing timely management strategies.
- Liaised with various teams including Consultants and ED to optimise care delivery.
- Participated in surgical handovers and ward rounds, providing updates on inpatient status.
- Co-developed ‘Hot Gallbladder' pathway alongside UGI lead, ensuring audit oversight.
- Partnered with Surgical Nurse Educator to fulfill training requirements in surgical settings.
- Assisted in creating procedural pathways with lead surgeon for improved patient outcomes.
- Collected service data to enhance operational efficiency within emergency surgical services.
Registered Nurse (Band 5)
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
Whiston, Merseyside
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Delivered high-quality pre- and post-operative care across general surgery, urology, and ENT specialties.
- Competent in administering medications via multiple routes and managing holistic patient needs including nutrition, pain, and psychosocial care.
- Managed surgical admissions, discharges, and emergency interventions, ensuring safe clinical handovers.
- Planned and delivered immediate post-op care including cardiac and saturation monitoring, acute pain control, and invasive line care.
- Responded promptly and effectively to ward-based clinical emergencies, initiating escalation protocols and resuscitation measures.
- Acted as a communication link between patients and multidisciplinary teams, maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
- Completed multiple in-house clinical training modules and consistently upheld 5-star, patient-centered care standards.
Operating Room Nurse
P.D Hinduja National Hospital and Research Centre
Mumbai, India
09.2014 - 12.2016
- Delivered safe, patient-centred perioperative care across a range of surgical specialties including cardiac, spinal, and laparoscopic procedures.
- Prepared patients for theatre, verified documentation, and supported surgical teams as a circulating nurse, assisting with positioning, monitoring, and instrumentation.
- Performed wound suturing, dressing, and post-op care including cardiac monitoring, pain and fluid management.
Proficient in theatre equipment such as CUSA, haemostatic devices, defibrillators, and scopes. - Maintained accurate documentation and ensured effective interdepartmental communication.
Education
Advanced Clinical Practice - Adult Health Nursing
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool 09.2024 - 09.2026
Ethical and Legal Issues within Advanced Practice - Adult Health Nursing
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool 01.2024 - 05.2024
Independent and Supplementary Prescribing - Adult Health Nursing
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool 09.2023 - 01.2024
Advanced Healthcare Practice (CPD) - Adult Health Nursing
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool 01.2024 - 05.2024
Clinical Pathophysiology (CPD) - Adult Health Nursing
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool 09.2020 - 03.2021
Clinical Diagnostics (CPD) - Adult Health Nursing
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool 09.2019 - 01.2020
Clinical Examination - Adult Health Nursing
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool 12.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing and Midwifery
SNDT Womens University
India 06.2010 - 07.2014
Skills
- Advanced Clinical Assessment & Diagnostics
- Perioperative & Emergency Surgical/Medical Care
- Clinical Leadership & Team Coordination
- Education & Clinical Supervision
- Prescribing & Medicines Management
- Service Evaluation & Audit
- Managing Deteriorating Patients
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Digital Health & Documentation
- Patient-Centred and Empathetic Communication
- Advanced life support
Affiliations
- Reading
- Music
- Travelling
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Malayalam
Fluent
Marathi
Fluent
Timeline
Advanced Clinical Practice - Adult Health Nursing
Liverpool John Moores University
09.2024 - 09.2026
Trainee Nurse Clinician (ANP)
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
03.2024 - Current
Ethical and Legal Issues within Advanced Practice - Adult Health Nursing
Liverpool John Moores University
01.2024 - 05.2024
Advanced Healthcare Practice (CPD) - Adult Health Nursing
Liverpool John Moores University
01.2024 - 05.2024
Independent and Supplementary Prescribing - Adult Health Nursing
Liverpool John Moores University
09.2023 - 01.2024
Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse Practitioner
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
10.2020 - 03.2024
Clinical Pathophysiology (CPD) - Adult Health Nursing
Liverpool John Moores University
09.2020 - 03.2021
Clinical Diagnostics (CPD) - Adult Health Nursing
Liverpool John Moores University
09.2019 - 01.2020
Clinical Examination - Adult Health Nursing
Liverpool John Moores University
12.2018 - 04.2019
Emergency Surgery Co-ordinator
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
10.2018 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse (Band 5)
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
06.2017 - 10.2018
Operating Room Nurse
P.D Hinduja National Hospital and Research Centre
09.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing and Midwifery
SNDT Womens University
06.2010 - 07.2014
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