ZAHEER SARWAR, NP-C

San Antonio, TX ***** 630-***-**** adhm6i@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Enthusiastic Advanced Practitioner Registered Nurse focused on providing quality care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging population. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain and illness. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills with motivation to learn, grow and excel in healthcare.

SKILLS

• Diabetes and nutrition treatments

• Patient education

• Proficient in Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu language.

• Proficient with various computer software and

webpage designing

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified instructor

from AHA.

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support ( PALS)

certified instructor from AHA.

• Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified

instructor from AHA.

WORK HISTORY

Clinical Research Coordinator, 09/2018 to Current

University Of Texas Health Science Center – San Antonio, TX

• Coordinates multiple research protocols and grant submissions.

• Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials in accordance with study timelines and budgets.

• Provides routine technical/administrative assistance in performing assigned and delegated tasks in support of research projects to ensure continuous clinical research operations. Family Nurse Practitioner Student, 03/2020 to 06/2020 University Medicine Associates – San Antonio, TX

• Conducted physical exams and health screenings, including blood pressure and cholesterol checks with diagnosis and treatment plan.

• Implemented and monitored effectiveness of interventions to assist patients in regaining and maintaining optimal health.

• Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to provide appropriate follow-up care.

• Listened to patient concerns and detailed alternative therapies, including yoga and meditation for treatment of migraines.

• Established effective relationships with patients and families by respecting patient rights and involving patients and families in decision making.

Family Nurse Practitioner Student, 07/2019 to 03/2020 Valdez Family Clinic/Alliance For Wellness – San Antonio, TX

• Provided medical services and care to patients with acute and chronic conditions including Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia Coronary artery disease, Hypertension and more.

• Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.

• Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.

• Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological exams.

• Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.

• Procedures - Laceration repair, Suture removal, Incision and drainage and Toenail Excision.

• Assessed, evaluated and cared for pediatric patients.

• Conducted mandated health screenings, physicals and special education assessment.

• Completed 500 hours of clinical work.

Senior Research Associate, 01/2007 to 08/2018

University Of Texas Health Science Center – San Antonio, TX

• Researching in the area of Vascular and Muscle regeneration in mice, measuring Neutrophils, Macrophages, B cells and T cells in the muscle tissue by doing FACS Analysis (Flow Cytometry) with Bone marrow transplantation in mice (making chimera mice). Observership, 06/2017 to 12/2017

University Medicine Associates – San Antonio, TX

• Pursued all opportunities for learning by attending procedures, treatments and examinations.

• Shadowed Physicians and making observations about tasks. Research Specialist, 01/2003 to 06/2006

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, University Of Illinois – Chicago, IL

• Researched in the area of Gastro-intestinal Physiology and Biochemistry, with special reference to molecular and cellular mechanisms of regulation of electrolyte and bile acid transport pathways in the human intestine.

Medical Assistant, 01/2001 to 12/2002

Plastic Surgery Center Of Indiana – Indianapolis, IN

• Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.

• Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.

• Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment. Medical Officer, 01/1998 to 12/2000

District T.B Association Hospital – Faisalabad, Pakistan

• Diagnosed Medical conditions and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.

• Screening patients for Tuberculosis (PPD testing) and TB treatment of underserved population.

• Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improve clinical quality processes.

• Defined medical and administrative best practices by writing policies and procedures. House Physician, 06/1998 to 12/1998

Residency, Allied Hospital – Faisalabad, Pakistan

• Managed patients in the medical, psychiatry, ENT, emergency, Pediatrics, coronary care (CCU) and surgical wards.

• Performed surgical procedures like Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Hernial repair and Vasectomy.

• Carried out diagnostic procedures including Lumber puncture, Liver biopsies, Pericardiocentesis, Thoracentesis and Endoscopies to address acute issues.

• Arranged blood collection camps for underserved population.

• Effectively reduced symptoms and treated underlying conditions by prescribing targeted medications and therapies.

• Completed in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits.

Clinical Rotations, 09/1993 to 03/1997

Allied Hospital And D.H.Q Hospital – Faisalabad, Pakistan

• Managed patients in medical and surgical wards under supervision of preceptors.

• Present patient cases in grand rounds.

EDUCATION

Master of Science: Family Nurse Practitioner, 07/2020 Simmons University - Boston, MA

Associate of Science: Nursing, 08/2017

International College of Health Sciences - Boynton Beach, FL M.B.B.S: Medicine And Surgery, 08/1997

Punjab Medical College - Faisalabad, Pakistan

F.SC: Pre-Medicine, 1990

Divisional Public College - Lahore, Pakistan

CERTIFICATIONS

• American Academy Nurse Practitioner (AANP) board Certified # F08201144

• APRN license in State of Texas # 1017002

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in State of Texas # 935411

• Prescriptive Authority in Texas # 36558

• National Provider Identifier (NPI) # 127*******

• Advance cardiac life support (ACLS) certified instructor from American heart association (AHA).

• Basic Life support (BLS) certified instructor from American heart association (AHA).

• Pediatric Advanced Life support ( PALS) certified instructor from American heart association (AHA).

• M.B.B.S License issued by Pakistan Medical & Dental Council to practice Medicine, Surgery and Gyn

& Ob in Pakistan.

PUBLICATIONS

1. Ghirimoldi FM, Schmidt S, Simon RC, Wang CP, Wang Z, Brimhall BB, Damien P, Moffett EE, Manuel LS, Sarwar ZU, Shireman PK. Association of Socioeconomic Area Deprivation Index with Hospital Readmissions After Colon and Rectal Surgery. J Gastrointest Surg. 2020 Sep 8. doi: 10.1007/s11605-020- 04754-9. Online ahead of print. PMID: 32901424

2. Melton DW, Roberts AC, Wang H, Sarwar Z, Wetzel MD, Wells JT, Porter L, Berton MT, McManus LM, Shireman PK.

Absence of CCR2 results in an inflammaging environment in young mice with age-independent impairments in muscle regeneration. J Leukoc Biol. 2016 Aug 16. pii: jlb.3MA0316-104R 3. Fearing CM, Melton DW, Lei X, Hancock H, Wang H, Sarwar ZU, Porter L, McHale M, McManus LM, Shireman PK.

Increased Adipocyte Area in Injured Muscle With Aging and Impaired Remodeling in Female Mice. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2016 Aug;71(8):992-1004. doi: 10.1093/gerona/glv104. Epub 2015 Aug 13. 4. Wang H, Melton DW, Porter L, Sarwar ZU, McManus LM, Shireman PK. Altered macrophage phenotype transition impairs skeletal muscle regeneration. Am J Pathol. 2014 Apr;184(4):1167-84. doi: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2013.12.020. Epub 2014 Feb 11. 5. McHale MJ, Sarwar ZU, Cardenas DP, Porter L, Salinas AS, Michalek JE, McManus LM, Shireman PK. Increased fat deposition in injured skeletal muscle in regulated by sex specific hormones. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol.2012 Feb 1;302(3):R331-9. Epub 2011 Nov 23. 6. Anaba F, Sarwar Z, Gill RK, Ghosh A, Saksena S, Borthakur A, Hecht GA, Dudeja PK, Alrefai WA. Enteropathic Escherichia coli inhibits ileal sodium dependent bile acid transport ASBT. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol. 2012 May;302(10):G1216-22. Epub 2012 Mar 8 7. Annaba F, Sarwar Z, Kumar P, Saksena S, Turner JR, Dudeja PK, Gill PK, Alrefai WA. Modulation of ileal bile acid transporter ASBT activity by depletion of plas ma membrane cholesterol: association with lipid rafts. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol. 2008 Feb;294(2):G489-97. Epub 2007 Dec 6.

8. Sarwar Z, Annaba F, Dwivedi A, Saksena S, Gill RK, Alrefai WA. Modulation of ileal apical Na+ dependent bile acid transporter ASBT by protein kinase C. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol. 2009 Sep;297(3):G532-8. Epub 2009 Jul 1.

9. Alrefai WA, Annaba F, Sarwar Z, Dwivedi A, Saksena S, Singla A, Dudeja PK, Gill PK. Modulation of human Niemann-Pick C1 like 1 gene expression by sterol: role of sterol regulatory element binding protein 2. Am. J. Physiol, Jan; 292(1): G369-76. 2007 10. Alrefai WA, Sarwar Z, Annaba F, Tyagi S, Saksena S, Dudeja PK and Gill RK. Modulation of Ileal bile acid transporter (ASBT) activity by depletion of plasma membrane cholesterol: Association with lipid rafts. J. Biol. Chem (In preparation). 2006.

11. Gill RK, Saksena S, Alrefai WA, Sarwar Z, Goldstein JL, Carroll RE, Ramaswamy K and Dudeja PK. Expression and membrane localization of MCT isoforms along the length of the human intestine. Am. J. Physiol (cell Physiol.)289(4): C846-52, 2005.

12. Saksena S, Gill RK, Tyagi S, Alrefai WA, Sarwar Z, Ramaswamy K and Dudeja PK. Involvement of C- src and PKCd in the inhibition of Cl-/OH- exchange process in Caco2 Cells. J. Biol. Chem, Mar 280 (12) 11859-68, 2005

13. Gill RK, Saksena S, Tyagi S, Alrefai WA, Malakooti J, Sarwar Z, Turner JR, Ramaswamy K and Dudeja PK. Serotonin regulates Na+/H+ exchange in Caco2 Cells by causing tyrosine phosphoryaltion of PLC1 and activation of PKC. Gastroenterology, Apr; 128 (4): 962-74. 2005. 14. Alrefai WA, Sarwar Z, Tyagi S, Saksena S, Ramaswamy K and Gill RK. Cholesterol modulates human intestinal sodium-dependent bile acid transporter. Am. J. Physiol, May; 288 (5): G978-85. 2005. REFERENCES:

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