Sze Ping ( Zintra) Khor
Riyadh
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in primary care, surgical, recovery, and high dependency settings. Specializes in patient (both adult and children)assessment, minor illnesses ,chronic disease management and health education. Committed to improving patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
• Nurse Practitioner
BAE Systems, Riyadh
Riyadh
12.2022 - 08.2025
- Managed minor illnesses, provided health education, and enhanced well-being among adults and children.
- Facilitated chronic disease management clinics, supporting and educating patients with asthma, diabetes, and hypertension.
- Experienced diabetes clinical nurse, educating newly diagnosed diabetic patients on disease processes, treatment, and supporting ongoing diabetic care and prognosis.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective patient care and seamless referrals.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, delivered life-saving care and stabilised patient with first line treatment.
• Nurse Practitioner
BAE Systems
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
10.2012 - 12.2021
- Managed minor illnesses and provided health support, enhancing wellbeing among employees, dependants, and students.
- Developed and implemented chronic disease management programmes, focusing on asthma, diabetes, and hypertension care.
- Conducted occupational health screening and wellness clinics, promoting preventive healthcare among employees.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective patient care and seamless referrals.
- Responded to emergency, delivered life-saving care and stabilised patient with first line treatment prior to hospital transportation.
Registered Nurse band 5, Flexible worker
NHS Professionals Mid Yorkshire Trust
Yorkshire, United Kingdom
03.2009 - 12.2010
- Managed patient care across the orthopedic, surgical, and pain clinics.
- Performed nursing care and documented into patient care plan.
- Communicated pertinent information to the healthcare team.
- Administered medication, and monitored vital signs and side effects.
- Assisted surgeons and/or anaesthetists during regional procedures, monitored vital signs, offered analgesic if needed, and planned for recovery and timely discharge.
- Administered CPR following Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider during emergency cases to patients undergoing cardiac arrest.
Overseas Nurses Programme ( ONP) student
Foxearth Lodge Nursing Home
Suffolk, United Kingdom
04.2008 - 09.2008
- This programme facilitated the transition into the UK healthcare system.
- I was shadowed by a mentor, a registered nurse, during my placement at the nursing home.
- I developed and implemented a nursing care plan for elderly people with physical impairments and dementia.
- Assisted with daily tasks, facilitated activities, and administered medication in accordance with the nursing home guidelines.
- Provide respect and dignity in elderly care with effective communication skills and person-centred care.
Recovery Nurse
Security Forces Hospital
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
12.2003 - 01.2008
- Conducted thorough patient assessments and monitored vital signs during recovery from anaesthesia.
- Administered analgesic and other medication as ordered by the anaesthetist and/or surgeon.
- Managed patient discharges by evaluating recovery criteria and readiness for transfer.
- Adhered to hospital infection control measures to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
- Assisted coworkers with medical emergencies.
Registered Nurse- Surgical Unit
Security Forces Hospital Programme
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
07.2001 - 11.2003
- Delivered patient care across various acuity levels, including pre- and post-operative management.
- Collaborated with physicians and the healthcare team to optimise patient care outcomes.
- Implemented detailed assessments and administered intravenous therapy, complex wound care, and monitored drainage devices.
- Mentored and supported both licensed and unlicensed nursing staff, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Assist coworkers during medical emergencies.
Registered Nurse
Assunta Hospital
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
07.1997 - 07.2001
- Worked on a 30-bed surgical ward, joined with a 4-bedded High Dependency Unit, and a 40-bedded surgical ward.
- Managed pre- and post-operative care on the surgical floor.
- Provided comprehensive routine care and close observation of vital signs, including CVP line monitoring in HDU.
- Charge nurse role, overseeing unit operations and patient care.
- Served as a voluntary Breast Cancer Nurse, offering emotional support, counseling, education, and follow-up for post-surgical patients.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to broaden clinical expertise.
- Assisted coworkers with medical emergencies.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma- Diabetes Care
University of Warwick
United Kingdom2025
Diploma in Minor Illness
National Minor Illness Centre
United Kingdom2019
Overseas Nurses Programme
City University of London
United Kingdom2008
Bachelor of Health Science- Nursing
Victoria University
Melbourne, Australia2001
Diploma in Nursing
Tun Tan Cheng Lock College of Nursing
Malaysia1997
GCSE
Katholic High School
Malaysia1993
Skills
- Clinical care experience with health education provision
- Chronic disease management
- Diabetes management
- Infection control practices
- Health promotion strategies
- Clinical documentation skills
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Care plan development
- Emergency response skills
- Patient assessment and diagnosis
- Occupational health screening
- Team collaboration
- Patient advocacy
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Chinese (Mandarin)
Proficient
C2
Malay
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Elementary
A2
Chinese (Cantonese)
Advanced
C1
Registration
- NMC membership: 08I0021O
- Malaysia Nursing registration board membership : 34097
Timeline
• Nurse Practitioner
BAE Systems, Riyadh
12.2022 - 08.2025
• Nurse Practitioner
BAE Systems
10.2012 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse band 5, Flexible worker
NHS Professionals Mid Yorkshire Trust
03.2009 - 12.2010
Overseas Nurses Programme ( ONP) student
Foxearth Lodge Nursing Home
04.2008 - 09.2008
Recovery Nurse
Security Forces Hospital
12.2003 - 01.2008
Registered Nurse- Surgical Unit
Security Forces Hospital Programme
07.2001 - 11.2003
Registered Nurse
Assunta Hospital
07.1997 - 07.2001
Post Graduate Diploma- Diabetes Care
University of Warwick
Diploma in Minor Illness
National Minor Illness Centre
Overseas Nurses Programme
City University of London
Bachelor of Health Science- Nursing
Victoria University
Diploma in Nursing
Tun Tan Cheng Lock College of Nursing
GCSE
Katholic High School