Zoya Khan
Sewell,NJ
Summary
Registered Nurse (BSN) with 5+ years of acute-care experience across critical care step-down, PACU, and perioperative nursing. Skilled in clinical assessment, medical record review, clinical documentation, and interdisciplinary care coordination. Experienced in evaluating patient stability, assessing discharge readiness, and supporting safe transitions of care. Seeking to leverage acute-care expertise as a remote Utilization Management Nurse Consultant.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Circulating Nurse/Scrub Nurse
Jefferson Health NJ
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Coordinated care with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary teams to communicate clinical information and facilitate timely care delivery.
- Monitored patient condition, identified clinical changes, and communicated findings to providers, facilitating timely interventions and safeguarding patient wellbeing.
- Reviewed patient medical histories, clinical orders, informed consents, and preoperative assessments to ensure procedural readiness and enhance patient safety.
- Maintained accurate electronic medical record (EMR) documentation, adhering to clinical policies and quality standards to promote patient safety.
PACU Nurse
Jefferson Health NJ
Cherry Hill, NJ
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Performed comprehensive post-anesthesia assessments, reviewing vital signs, airway status, pain levels, and recovery indicators to evaluate clinical stability.
- Evaluated patient recovery and readiness for transfer or discharge using clinical assessments and established recovery criteria.
- Conducted postoperative telephone follow-up and clinical triage, assessed patient-reported symptoms, provided clinical guidance, and escalated concerns to appropriate providers.
- Coordinated safe transitions of care through structured handoffs, interdisciplinary collaboration, and clear discharge instructions.
- Documented patient assessments, interventions, telephone follow-up, and clinical responses in the EMR while educating patients on medications, recovery, and follow-up care.
Staff Nurse, Critical Care-Step Down Unit
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
Galloway, NJ
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Delivered acute nursing care to medically complex, high-acuity patients through comprehensive assessments, clinical monitoring, and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Identified changes in patient condition and clinical trends, communicated findings to physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and supported timely clinical decision-making.
- Collaborated with physicians, case managers, and social workers to coordinate care plans, facilitate discharge planning, and support safe transitions of care.
- Maintained accurate EMR documentation of clinical assessments, interventions, and patient responses while prioritizing multiple complex patients in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE05-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing, NJ05-2019
Skills
CORE COMPETENCIES
Medical Record Review Clinical Assessment & Judgment Clinical Documentation & EMR Care Coordination Discharge Planning & Transitions of Care Clinical Criteria & Protocol Adherence Telephone Triage Interdisciplinary Collaboration Patient Safety & Quality of Care Patient Education & Advocacy
Accomplishments
- Fall 2016, Spring 2017 - Dean's List
- Beatrice & Bernard Memorial Nursing Scholarship - Fall 2018 Recipient
- Key speaker for Teentech/ American Association of University Women's (AAUW) - Summer 2018
Timeline
Circulating Nurse/Scrub Nurse
Jefferson Health NJ
01.2023 - 12.2024
PACU Nurse
Jefferson Health NJ
09.2021 - 01.2023
Staff Nurse, Critical Care-Step Down Unit
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
11.2019 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wilmington University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Atlantic Cape Community College