AYESHA KHAN
Sugar Land,TX
Summary
Dedicated Physician Assistant with experience managing complex patients in a fast-paced surgical ICU setting. Brings strong organizational skills, clinical judgment, and clear patient communication. Eager to continue developing specialty-specific skills and contribute to a collaborative, high-quality practice environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Critical Care Physician Assistant
Baylor College of Medicine & CHI St. Luke’s
Houston, TX
06.2025 - Current
- Provided comprehensive care daily for 12 critically ill surgical patients in a high-acuity ICU setting, including post-operative and medically complex cases
- Conducted daily independent patient evaluations, formulate assessment and plans, and document progress notes, admissions, and transfers in EPIC
- Interpreted laboratory data, imaging, hemodynamics, and clinical trends to guide diagnostic and therapeutic decisions
- Placed orders for medications, diagnostics, and interventions in collaboration with attending physicians
- Performed routine procedures, including central line placement, arterial line placement, bronchoscopies under physician supervision.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care with nursing, pharmacy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nutritionists, social work, and consulting services to ensure safe transitions of care
- Developed strong clinical judgment, efficiency, and communication skills in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity of services.
Medical Assistant
Gulf Coast Kidney Treatment Centers
Sugar Land, TX
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Obtained vital signs, medication histories, and assisted with 20-30 patient intake and clinical documentation daily
- Supported physicians during exams and procedures while maintaining patient flow
Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies - MPAS
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Fort Worth, TX05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Houston
Houston, TX12.2021
Skills
- Patient management
- Educating patients
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Managing prescription refills
- Physical examination
- Diagnosing conditions
Affiliations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
- Texas Academy of Physician Assistants (TAPA)
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 2024-2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 2024-2026
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), 2025-2028
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Surgical Critical Care Physician Assistant
Baylor College of Medicine & CHI St. Luke’s
06.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Gulf Coast Kidney Treatment Centers
08.2020 - 01.2021
Master of Physician Assistant Studies - MPAS
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Houston
Clinical Training
Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology, Pediatrics, General Surgery, Cardiology, Pain Management, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Obstetrics-Gynecology