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Nilam Danish

Garland,TX

Summary

Highly motivated professional prepared to bring extensive expertise and a results-oriented approach, with a strong desire to take on new challenges. Possessing a strong work ethic, adaptability, highly collaborative skills, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Focused on applying strong research skills toward improving data management, organization and reporting. Solid background in healthcare systems, and the ability to learn new systems, processes, and procedures quickly to maximize contributions.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Clinical Data Specialist

Q-Centrix
Chicago, Illinois
04.2025 - 09.2025
  • Managed clinical data collection processes for multiple healthcare projects.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and compliance.
  • Implemented quality control measures to enhance data reliability.
  • Assisted in the preparation of regulatory submissions and documentation.
  • Reviewed and validated clinical data for accuracy and completeness.
  • Updated project documentation including study protocols, monitoring plans.
  • Utilized electronic data capture systems for efficient information tracking.

Clinical Data Management and Outcomes Specialist

UTSW-Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery
06.2019 - 10.2024
  • Process clinical data by entering records of receipt, verification and entry of information. Research and analyze the data for quality metrics.
  • Compile data to enter necessary information into appropriate databases (ARMUS Hybrid and Outcomes) and upload data reports to IQVIA quarterly to Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS).
  • Participate in weekly team meetings with faculty and other allied staff as needed to discuss STS quality protocols and their implementation for CVTS surgeries and their effective documentation.
  • Worked on Internal Audits amongst team members to maintain Accuracy and Validity of the Data, Developed data queries for CPT Codes mismatch with Billing and Finance teams, documentation errors by physicians, nurses and allied staff and implementation of guidelines to improve them.
  • Being an Allied member of STS, Participated in STS Annual Data Managers Meetings, Which is a great platform to learn the importance of triaging innovation of data sciences to quality outcomes.
  • Developed training materials to enhance staff proficiency and productivity.
  • Assisted in developing strategic plan that aligned with long-term company goals.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Championed adoption of new software tools that streamlined workflows across multiple departments.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Clinical Research Coordinator

VA Medical Center
09.2017 - 05.2019
  • Assessed records of each patient, reviewed databases and checked referrals to locate potential research study participants.
  • Organized, analyzed and modeled study data.
  • Worked on IRB project of “Exploring the Relationship of severe OSA and Mental health diagnosis” A retrospective study based on the
    clinical record and questionnaires of patients who underwent Sleep studies (Polysomnography or Watch Pat Portable sleep study) from
    May, 2017 till 2019.
  • Organized important paperwork, including participant informed consent waivers and research scope documentation.
  • Participated in weekly journal Club and monthly Case presentation and Research Conferences.

Hands-On Clinical Extern

Huguley Medical Associates
01.2015 - 07.2016
  • Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA regulations while managing confidential patient information during clinical externship.
  • Interviewed patients, performed physical examination, took accurate vital sign measurements and discussed differential diagnosis and management strategies with Physician.
  • Applied critical thinking skills to assess patient conditions and treatment plan during hospital rounds at Texas Health Huguley Hospital.
  • Supported effective patient education by providing clear explanations of treatment plans and answering questions and counseling on lifestyle modifications as needed.

Hands-On Clinical Extern

Neurology Centre @Las Colinas
05.2015 - 10.2015
  • Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA regulations while managing confidential patient information during clinical externship.
  • Enhanced patient care by performing thorough assessments for patients with Schizophrenia, Epilepsy, Headaches, Depression, Parkinson's disease, Personality and mood disorders and documenting findings during clinical rotations.
  • Applied critical thinking skills to assess patient conditions and administered wide range of clinical rating scale including mini mental status exam, Geriatric depression scale and abnormal voluntary movement scale.
  • Observed experienced nurses perform tests like EMG and Nerve conduction studies gaining valuable hands-on learning experience.
  • Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.

Clinical Research Coordinator

Metroplex Pulmonary and sleep Center
07.2014 - 12.2014
  • Monitored subject enrollment and tracked dropout details.
  • Conducted screening interviews to determine eligibility of possible subjects.
  • Interview patients with Pulmonary disease enrolled for drug trials regarding their severity of symptoms, current complaints and compliance of medications.
  • Assessment of their pulmonary function tests, interpret their clinical course and counsel regarding medication usage and compliance.
  • Kept patient care protocols and clinical trial operations in compliance.
  • Assessed records of each patient, reviewed databases and checked referrals to locate potential research study participants.
  • Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals, and case report form requirements.
  • Enhanced patient compliance with study protocols by creating informative and engaging participant materials.

Anatomy Instructor

Shifa College of Medicine
02.2008 - 01.2009
  • Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate medical students on anatomy, embryology and histology.
  • Evaluated performance of students and made provisions to meet learning needs.
  • Planned instruction to achieve objectives based upon student needs and established curriculum.
  • Prepared instruction through lesson plans to address student's assessed needs, goals and objectives.
  • Participated in preparing human anatomical specimens and demonstration of gross and microscopic details on histology slides.
  • Attended meetings, training and activities to enhance skills and credentials.

Medical Doctor

Aziz Medical Center
03.2007 - 11.2007
  • Worked as primary care physician at this facility, where i prescribed treatment, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat and prevent diseases.
  • Prescribed, administered and dispensed medication in accordance with state and federal statutes.
  • Performed medical examinations and administered vaccinations for the medicals requested by the: Embassy of the United States of America.
  • Provided medical facilities to international missions of: Royal Norwegian Embassy.

International Organization of Migration Commission.
German Embassy, Islamabad

World Vision.

US Aid sponsored program for Education.

Danish Embassy, Islamabad

Belgium Embassy, Islamabad

Medical Doctor

MERLIN
05.2006 - 12.2006
  • Worked as primary care physician in earthquake victimized area in Neelum Valley, Azad Kashmir, treating medical and minor surgical conditions, providing antenatal care, Obstetric care and vaccinating children in a camp hospital.
  • Immunized patients to reduce transmission of preventable diseases.
  • Prepared and and compiled project medical data and reported regular medical activity and monthly report. My responsibilities also included outreach activities such as Health need assessment, vaccination campaigns, primary health care mobile clinics and improvement of hygiene and health education in the community.

Resident Surgeon

Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences
11.2005 - 05.2006
  • Examined patients' medical history, medication allergies, physical condition and test results to verify necessity of operations and determine proper procedures.
  • Collaborated with anesthetists and nurses before, during and after surgical procedures for comprehensive care.
  • Management of surgical conditions in surgical outpatient and emergency encounters. performed minor surgeries, wound care,
    patient resuscitation and assisted major emergency and scheduled surgeries in General surgery, ENT and Plastic surgery.
  • Monitored surgical inpatient status, surgical ICU, post-op care, patient education on diet, activity, wound care, hygiene, disease prevention and follow up.
  • Educated patients on treatment plans for long-term and at-home recovery.

Resident Physician

Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences
Islamabad, Pakistan
05.2005 - 11.2005
  • Managed patient records, including history, symptoms, examination results and diagnostic test results.
  • Collaborated with anesthetists and nurses before, during, and after surgical procedures for comprehensive care.
  • Management of surgical conditions in surgical outpatient and emergency encounters. Performed minor surgeries, wound care, patient resuscitation, and assisted with major emergency and scheduled surgeries in general surgery, ENT, and plastic surgery.
  • Monitored surgical inpatient status, surgical ICU, post-op care, patient education on diet, activity, wound care, hygiene, disease prevention, and follow-up.
  • Educated patients on treatment plans for long-term, at-home recovery.

Education

M.D. -

ECFMG Certified (USMLE Steps 1, 2 & 3)

M.B.B.S -

Fatima Jinnah Medical University

Skills

  • FDA regulations and ICH GCP knowledge
  • Data management and analytics
  • Quality assurance through audits
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Electronic health records systems
  • Clinical trial management systems
  • Clinical research and literature review
  • BLS certification
  • Regulatory submissions expertise
  • Project coordination skills

Affiliations

  • Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)- Allied member

Accomplishments

Peer Reviewed Journal Articles:

  • Danish, N., Khawaja, I.S., Schenck, C.H. Violent Parasomnia With Recurrent Biting and Surgical Interventions: Case Report and Differential Diagnosis. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. 2018, May; 14(5): 889-891. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 29734991. Pub Status: Published.
  • Danish, N., Edaki, O., Fehr, B.S., Khawaja, I.S. A Case of an Opioid induced Sleep Disorder.. Psychiatric Annals. 2018, Jun; 48(06): 303-305. Pub Status: Published.
  • Edaki, O., Danish, N., Khawaja, I.S. An Elderly Woman Who Could Not Stay Asleep. Psychiatric Annals. 2018, Jun; 48(06): 306-308. Pub Status: Published

Accomplishments

Peer Reviewed Book Chapters:

  • Danish, N., Edaki, O., Gupta, A., Ebrahim, A., Khawaja, I.S. (2020). Psychosocial Issues of Narcolepsy.. In Khawaja, Imran S., Hurwitz Thomas D., (Ed), Sleep Disorders in Selected Psychiatric settings (pp. 147-153). Dallas: Springer
  • Iqbal, N., Danish, N., Ebrahim, A., Naeem, A., Khawaja, I.S. (2019). A Case of Narcolepsy Misdiagnosed as Schizophrenia. In Khawaja, Imran S., Hurwitz, Thomas D.,(Ed) Co Morbid Sleep and Psychiatric Disorders A Clinical Case Book (pp. 75-83). Dallas: Springer.

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Sr. Clinical Data Specialist

Q-Centrix
04.2025 - 09.2025

Clinical Data Management and Outcomes Specialist

UTSW-Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery
06.2019 - 10.2024

Clinical Research Coordinator

VA Medical Center
09.2017 - 05.2019

Hands-On Clinical Extern

Neurology Centre @Las Colinas
05.2015 - 10.2015

Hands-On Clinical Extern

Huguley Medical Associates
01.2015 - 07.2016

Clinical Research Coordinator

Metroplex Pulmonary and sleep Center
07.2014 - 12.2014

Anatomy Instructor

Shifa College of Medicine
02.2008 - 01.2009

Medical Doctor

Aziz Medical Center
03.2007 - 11.2007

Medical Doctor

MERLIN
05.2006 - 12.2006

Resident Surgeon

Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences
11.2005 - 05.2006

Resident Physician

Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences
05.2005 - 11.2005

M.D. -

ECFMG Certified (USMLE Steps 1, 2 & 3)

M.B.B.S -

Fatima Jinnah Medical University