Maryam Nicksolat, B.S., R.T.(R)(MR)(ARRT), PA-C

**** ********** ** # *** ******, VA 22102

ad18q8@r.postjobfree.com / 703-***-**** / U.S. Citizen

Professional Objective: Seeking a position as Physician Assistant.

Summary of qualifications:

* Board Certified Physician Assistant with hands on experience in treating chronic diseases in the following clinical areas: Research HIV, Research Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Infectious disease & Public Health educator. Cardiac and Transplant rehab, COVID Self Testing, COVID Vaccination, Research patients and clinical MRI exams, Interventional Radiology, Urgent Care, primary care, Anesthesia and Pain Management, First Assist Spine Neuro Surgery, Ortho and Bariatric Surgery, Bariatric Medicine, Family Medicine, GYN, Occupational Medicine, Compensation & Pension and MEPS.

* Knowledge of Civilian electronic medical record (EMR) including Cerner Power chart (MedConnect),

Practice Fusion, Cerner, EPIC, AthenaNet and Synapse PACS, plus Military and Veteran EMR’s including Composite Health Care Systems (CHCS), Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA), CPRS and VISTA.

* Extensive experience as a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Physician Assistant. Mental Health Assessments training (according with health affairs policy 10-005, members of the armed forces deployed in connection with a contingency operation). Training to administer DOD deployment mental health assessments and Compensation / Pension evaluation.

* Possess "Public Trust" Security Clearance.

Educations:

** Howard University - Washington, DC Dual Bachelors in Science & Physician Assistant Dec 1999

** George Washington University - Washington, DC MRI Certificate – MRI Technologist Dec 1990

** Northern VA Community College- Annandale, VA A.A.S. Radiology Technology Aug 1990

Physician Assistant Employment:

Fairfax County Health Dept Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) COVID Vaccinator Physician Assistant Jan 9, 2021 to Present

* Providing COVID-19 vaccination

Georgetown University Medical Center, MWCCS (MACS/WIHS Combined Cohort Study)

Physician Assistant May 29 to July 14, 2023

* Accessed participants related to the effects of HIV infection and HIV-related medical conditions, data

collecting, Registry matching, Geocoding.

* Interviewed and administer questionnaires, Physical exam and clinical assessments including Gynecologic

exam for women, Specimen collection (Laboratory testing and Repository), Body circumference, Liver

Cirrhosis/Fibrosis via Fibro scan, Frailty assessments (grip strength, standing balance, time walk), Body

composition via InBody.

* Administer research for The Study of Treatment and Reproductive Outcomes in Women (STAR)

and Women’s Interagency HIV Study (WIHS) and women living with HIV (WLWH) or women at-risk for

HIV infection.

* Administer research as part of recently, WIHS transitioned and combined with the Multicenter

AIDS Cohort Study (MACS), which is a cohort of gay and bisexual men, to form the MACS/WIHS

Combined Cohort Study (MWCCS).

Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital Cardiology Rehab Physician Assistant Apr 18 to Aug 9, 2022

* Initiated, performed and interpreted diagnostic test necessary in routine and emerging care of Cardiac

(LVAD, Heart Transplant, CABG), Non-Cardiac, Stroke, Transplant and General patients.

* Obtained detailed history and physical and review medical records, labs and imaging to assess patients’

Health status. Monitors patients and communicates significant patient findings or changes in patients’ status

to the appropriate physicians.

* Written progress notes on patients’ medical record indicating patient status, treatment and procedures

performed.

* Participated in Multi-disciplinary meetings with PT/OT/Speech and Psych on daily basses and represent the

Dept and hospital in the community outreach efforts.

* Preformed round independently or with the attending Physician and/or medical residents. Provides

emotional and educational medical support to patients and family as maybe appropriate.

* Preformed emergency lifesaving procedures as appropriates.

* Preformed procedures as appropriate for patient care. Writes appropriate order sets including medications,

labs, Imaging, PT, OT, speech and Psych evaluation and treatments. Responding to nursing and ancillary

status calls.

Sterling Medical Corporation Primary/ Urgent Care/ infectious disease Physician Assistant & Advanced Practice Health Educator (APHE) Sept 11, 2021 to Jan 25, 2022

* Provided Primary Care, Infectious Diseases services and vaccination to future U.S. citizens (Afghani

population guests) arriving from Afghanistan to US (Ft Pickett, VA).

* Developed health education and promotions instructional materials and courses, infectious disease and

safety programs and Syndromic Surveillance for Afghani refugees in Ft Pickett, VA.

Tusk Enterprises LLC (Rhino Medical) & People 2.0 Covid Testing & Vaccination /Comp & Pen

Physician Assistant May 1 to Jun 24, 2021

* Monitored & Managed COVID-19 testing & vaccination events.

* Provided medical disability compensation and pension examinations for veterans seeking benefits for

service-related health issues for Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Medical Disability Examinations

(MDE).

Impact Health Team leader COVID Testing Physician Assistant (Contractor) Mar 14-27, 2021

* Responsible for the execution of Immunization and Bio-metric Screening and COVID-19 Testing Programs.

* Travel within United State assisting/performing COVID-19 testing with a drive to help combat Covid.

* Managed and conducted swab Coronavirus testing via nasal swabs via two types of viral testing. Molecular

(PCR) & Antigen (Rapid COVID-19 tests) utilizing Quidel Sophia2 and Accula testing units.

* Conducted quality control of COVID testing.

Integrity Locums COVID Testing Physician Assistant Jan 3 to Feb 22, 2021

* Managed, conducted and monitored self-swab Coronavirus testing by Amazon associates.

* Assisted quality control of COVID testing.

Chenega CTS (US Military Entrance Processing Command Center, MEPS) Physician Assistant Fort George G. Meade, MD Oct 22, 2018 to Oct 9, 2020

* Conducted Military Entrance Medical evaluation on applicants entering military system including H & P.

* Identified current health risks, providing brief counseling, documenting assessment on the 2702-1, 2702-2,

2808, Omaha 5, MPHI & review member’s medical record and recommending appropriate referral

information.

Venesco [National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA)] Occupational Medicine Physician Assistant Aug 13 to Sept 21, 2018

* Conducted Periodic Health Assessments (PHA) & PDHRA, annual physical, Functional capacity certificate,

current and chronic medical complaints plus vaccinations requirements for NGA personnel.

* Assessed patients, formulating independent clinical decisions, Devising and implemented treatment plans

for acute care. Triage and treat, as appropriate, minor work related and non-work-related injuries and

illnesses.

* On-site assessment for illness e.g., Pharyngitis, UTI, Influenza, Hyperglycemia, Hypoglycemia, Back Pain

And Headache.

* Dispensed OTC medications to employees with minor work-related and non-work-related concerns.

Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions. Physician Assistant March 1, 2016 to March 2018

* Conducted Periodic Health Assessments (PHA) & PDHRA including H & P and Functional capacity

certificate, current and Chronic medical complaints for military personnel.

* Identified current health risks, provided brief counseling, documented assessment on the 2766 in Service

member’s medical record and recommending appropriate referral information.

Synergy Immediate Care Urgent Care Physician Assistant July to Nov 2016

* Assessed patients, formulated independent clinical decisions, Devising and implemented treatment plans for

chronic diseases and acute care. Assisted primary care physicians.

* Performed minor procedures, GYN exams and following up on labs

Quilez & Associates, Inc Wellness Physician Assistant May 2010 to May 2016

* Conducted wellness health assessments and provided health education to public in Health fairs.

* Performed/interpreted and reviewed laboratory tests, Bone scan & vision tests.

On Site Health, Inc. Physician Assistant March 2010 to March 1, 2016

* Conducted Periodic Health Assessments (PHA) & PDHRA including H & P and Orthopedic evaluation,

Functional capacity certificate, current and Chronic medical complaints for military personnel.

* Identified current health risks, provided brief counseling, documented assessment on the 2766 in Service

member’s medical record and recommended appropriate referral information.

Cherokee Nation Businesses Physician Assistant Dec 2015 to Feb 22, 2016

* Conducted Periodic Health Assessments (PHA) including H & P and Orthopedic evaluation for National

Guard.

* Identified health risks, provided brief counseling, documented assessment on the 2766 in Service

member’s medical record and recommended appropriate referral information.

Metro Washington Ortho Associates Ortho Physician Assistant Jun- Aug 2015

* Obtained and evaluated medical histories. Preformed physical examinations of new patients, F/U and post

Op visits. Preformed therapeutic & diagnostic procedures & ordered laboratory studies, radiographs

including X-ray.

* Analyzed and interprets data, formulated problem lists and established a plan for treatment. Coordinated

patientcare with other health care professions for comprehensive patient management.

* Conducted suture removal, wound care and casting.

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Apheresis Associates of Northern Virginia Physician Assistant March 2013 to Sept 2014

* Conducted history and physical for blood and Bone marrow donors.

* Performed /interpreted and reviewed laboratory tests.

INOVA Alexandria Hospital Interventional Radiology Physician Assistant June 10 to Oct 31,2013

* Conducted daily assessment / H & P for Inpatient and Outpatient pre and post procedure in hospital setting.

* Daily collaboration with IR physicians, referring physicians, clinical associates, nurses and other hospital

staff to efficiently monitor and manage patients.

* Recommend and initiated appropriate laboratory and radiology studies for existing and new patients.

* Developed individualized comprehensive discharge plans incorporating therapeutics, follow-up, patient and

family education and homecare as necessary for both vascular and non-vascular procedures.

* Obtained pertinent information for patients before they undergo an interventional radiology procedure (pre-

procedure notes) as well as obtaining informed consent. Participation in interventional radiology procedures.

Summit Health Inc. Wellness Physician Assistant Jan 25, 2012 to Jan 31, 2013

* Conducted Wellness health care evaluation and health education to public and private groups.

* Identified current health risks, provided brief counseling and recommended appropriate referral information.

Logistic Health Inc. (MBO Partners) Physician Assistant Aug 24, 2011 to Jan 7, 2013

* Conducted Periodic Health Assessments (PHA) & PDHRA including History & Physical for military.

* Identified current health risks, provided brief counseling, documented assessment on the 2766 in Service

member’s medical record and recommended appropriate referral information.

Iowa VA Health Care System, Iowa City, IA Comp & Pen Physician Assistant May 6 to Jun 30,2012

* Conducted disability, Physical Health evaluation and Medical assessment to United States Veterans in

Compensation and Pension department.

STG International (Walter Reed National Military Medical Center) Bethesda, MD Anesthesia / Pain Management Physician Assistant Nov 22, 2010 to Jan 28, 2011

* Provided pain management, history & Physical on patients with acute and chronic illness.

* Performed shoulder and cervical Trigger Point Injection (TPI), knee injection (Synvisc), assisting with

Lumbar and cervical Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI), Lumbar Radiofrequency ablation (RFA), Facet

block, SI joint Injection, DPPR, Spinal cord stimulation, Neurostimulation, Cervical - Thoracic and Lumbar

blocks, Occipital block. Prescribed and ordered appropriate medications, including injectable and oral

medications.

Catalyst Professional Services, Inc. (Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center) Fort George G. Meade, MD

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) & Family Medicine Physician Assistant 11/9/2009 to 4/11/2010

* Conducted History & Physical for acute & chronic illness, performed GYN exams, performed Periodic

Health Assessment (PHA), Pre-Deployment Health Assessment (Pre-DHA), Post-Deployment Health

Assessment (PDHA), mapping treatment plans, F/U visit, patient education, consultation for WTU patients

and their families.

* Interpreted laboratory tests, Reviewed & ordered medication, consults and Radiology studies e.g.: X-ray,

US, CT, MRI as well as vision and hearing tests.

Maryam Nicksolat, B.S., R.T. (R)(MR)(ARRT), PA-C US Citizen

Henry Jackson Foundation (Walter Reed Army Medical Center) Washington, DC

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Physician Assistant (contactor) Jun 30 to Nov 28, 2008

* On-site monitoring of combat related disorders, neurotrauma; concussion (inpatient and outpatient); head

injury; blast injury; clinical research, post-concussive syndrome; headaches; chronic pain, cognitive

deficits; memory loss; auditory, visual, vestibular/balance deficits; sleep disorders; depression; addictions;

Deployment Health; Post Deployment Health Reassessments (PDHRA); Periodic Health Assessments

(PHA) and PTSD screening.

* Planed/Conduced clinical trials. Treated patient and collecting data following Pt interview for research.

* Psychiatric inpatients evaluation and Screening inpatients & outpatient for TBI.

* Conducted H&P, Treatment, F/U visit and patient education & Consultation for TBI patients.

* Performed/interpreted laboratory tests, Reviewed & ordered medication, consults and Radiology studies

e.g.: CT, MRI, Labs, as well as PT, OT, Speech therapy.

* Meet with patients' families to determine patients' capacities to cope with community living arrangements

and participating in defining/developing care programs

My Weight Doctor, Rockville, MD Bariatric Medicine Physician Assistant 9 to11- 2007

* Assisted physician with H & P, for new Bariatric pt’s through a medical approach to loss wt.

* Evaluated the lab studies & F/U’s. Assisted with Lipodissolve (Mesotherapy) procedure.

* Conducted Metabolic Testing, In-Body Weight analysis, EKG, labs & B-12 / Lipotropic Diet injections.

Washington Harris Group (Walter Reed Army Medical Center) Washington, DC Tele-Neurosurgery

Physician Assistant Manager (Neurosurgery Service) 11-2005 to 2-2006

* Setting up & organize the newly establish Tele- Medicine Spine Neurosurgery project.

* Remote patients physical via video-Tele conference (VTC) appointment(s)—“e-care”.

* Utilization management to include monitoring Multi-treatment facility service demand, Network

emergency Inpatient admissions, and assist the clinic chief in QA functions.

* First assist in surgical procedures, Conducting History & Physical, F/U, Pre op, Post op visit,

Suture removal, Wound care for Tele-Medicine Spine Neuro Surgery Department.

* Reviewed and ordered Radiology studies e.g.: MRI, CT, X-ray, Labs, EEG and EKG.

Virginia Hospital Center Arlington, Virginia. Medicine Residency Physician Assistant (Sub-specialty Preceptorship / Medicine/ volunteer) 9-2004 to 11-2004

Metropolitan ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery Alexandria, VA ENT Residency Physician Assistant (Sub-specialty Preceptorship / ENT / volunteer) 12-2003 to 1-2004

Advance Laparoscopic & General Surgery Associates Arlington, VA Bariatric Surgery

Physician Assistant 6-2003 to 10-2003

* Assisted with H & P for new Bariatric patients.

* Conducted F/U & post op visit, suture removal, wound care.

Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute. Arlington, VA Orthopaedic Surgery

Physician Assistant + Radiologic Technologic 4-2003 to 6-2003

* Performed radiological examinations.

* Performed examination of new patients, F/U and post op visits, diagnosed and treat patients, ordered

imaging, tests and prescribe medications.

* Conducted suture removal, wound care and casting.

Maxim Staffing (Transportation Security Administration) Physician Assistant 8-12, 2002

* Provided physical exams and assessment for airport employees hired by Department of Transportation

Security Administration (TSA). Liaison between physicians, nurses and management team.

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Physician Assistant licenses:

* National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) # 1044688

4/30/2001 to 12/31/2025

* Virginia Board of Medicine (PA) # 011*-****** 6/11/2001 to 3/31/2025

* Maryland State Board of Physician Quality Assurance (PA) # C02464 8/22/2001 to 6/30/2025

* District of Columbia dept of Health Board of Medicine (PA) # PA030835 6/15/2012 to 12/31/2024

* DEA (Washington, DC) # MN7224152 5/10/2022 to 10/31/2024

* National Provider Identification (NPI) # 121*******-**/16/2006 to Present

* DC Controlled Substance License # CA2100012066 4/28/2022 to 12/31/2022

* Pennsylvania Board of Medicine (PA) (Inactive) # MA055464 3/29/2012 to 12/31/2014

* DEA (Virginia) (Inactive) # MN2896542 5/15/2013 to 10/31/2015

Radiology and MRI Technologist licenses:

* Radiography (R) (ARRT) # 239101 7/19/1990 to 03/31/2024

* Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) (ARRT) # 239101 03/1996 to 03/31/2024

* Maryland State Board of Physician Quality Assurance (R) (MR) # R00519 5/22/1991 to 4/30/2025

* California Department of Public Health (R) # RHT-001*****-**** to 11/30/2024

* Virginia Board of Medicine (R) (Inactive) # 012******* 3/06/1997 to 3/31/2005

* California Department of Public Health (R) (Inactive) # RHT-00094130 4/3/2008 to 4/30/2010

* Advance/ Basic and Focused Rigidity Casting and Splinting (Certified)

* Mental Health Assessments training (according with health affairs policy 10-005, members of the Armed

Forces deployed in connection with a contingency operation). 10/20/2011

* Training to administer DOD deployment Mental Health Assessments. 10/20/2011

ACLS (Certified) (active) ECARD CODE:225********* Exp: April 2024

BLS (Certified) (active) ECARD CODE:225********* Exp: April 2024

References and supporting documentation furnished upon request

Maryam Nicksolat, B.S., R.T. (R)(MR)(ARRT), PA-C US Citizen

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