Kristina Maliejus, PA-C
Chicago,IL
Summary
Highly motivated, personable and professional NCCPA certified Physician Assistant with 6 yrs experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Licensed and registered in Illinois state. Dedicated to upholding the highest standard of care.daptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant, Cardiothoracic Surgery
University of Illinois Health
Chicago, IL
01.2023 - Current
- First and second assist in Cardiac and Thoracic Cases
- Assist in Robotic Thoracic cases
- Endoscopic vein harvesting
- Management of patients in outpatient and inpatient ICU and step-down settings
- New harvester training in EVH
Physician Assistant, Cardiothoracic Surgery
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Chicago, IL
09.2019 - 01.2023
- First assist and second assist in Cardiac and Thoracic Cases
- Open and endoscopic vein harvest
- Chest tube management, pacing wire removal
- Gather patient information, write progress notes and orders for morning rounds
- Present new consults, manage patient care under supervision of the Surgeon, write discharge summaries
- Present new patients and see follow up patients in clinic
- Work closely with clinic, hospital, OR staff, and referring providers to coordinate patient care
- Discuss various treatment options with patients and families
- Patient education
- STS Data Collection and Reports
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL12.2010
Skills
- EVH using Maquet vein harvesting equipment
- First and second assist in Cardiac cases
- Assist in Robotic Thoracic cases
- Chest tube and pacing wire management
- Intra-aortic balloon pump removal
- Incision and drainage/wound packing
- Wound vac placement and exchange
- Suturing
- History and Physical Examination
- Interpretation of laboratory and diagnostic results
- BLS/ACLS certified
- Fluent in English and Lithuanian
- STS Data collection and reports
Memberships
- Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - Member
Timeline
Physician Assistant, Cardiothoracic Surgery
University of Illinois Health
01.2023 - Current
Physician Assistant, Cardiothoracic Surgery
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
09.2019 - 01.2023
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Marist College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Illinois At Chicago