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Overview
Work History
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Warren Woita MPAS, PA-C

Gretna,NE

Summary

Mission-driven healthcare professional and Physician Assistant with extensive clinical expertise in cardiac surgery, emergency decision-making, and interdisciplinary leadership. Proven ability to excel in high-pressure environments while maintaining exceptional standards of patient care, safety, and operational effectiveness. Committed to advancing scientific exploration and aerospace medicine, with a strong focus on expanding humanity's presence beyond Earth through innovative service and groundbreaking discovery. Eager to leverage skills and passion to contribute to transformative healthcare solutions that impact lives globally.

Overview

1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Physician Assistant, Cardiothoracic Surgery

Nebraska Medicine
01.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of advanced practice providers to care for cardiac surgery patients throughout spectrum of care.
  • Skillfully supported physicians during basic and invasive medical procedures.
  • Scrubbed in on cardiac, thoracic and vascular procedures to enhance surgical outcomes and promote aseptic environment.
  • Offered cardiothoracic and vascular consultative services to hospital patients as requested by physicians.

Physician Assistant, Cardiothoracic Surgery

Precision Surgical Staffing
01.2015 - Current

Locum Tenens coverage for Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery

  • Performed hospital rounds during day, evening and night shifts as needed
  • Obtained and coordinated medical history
  • Initiated transfer of patient care to emergency department as needed
  • Assisted in Surgical Procedures
  • Established ambulatory goals for rehabilitation patients
  • Conducted advanced procedures such as intubations and central line insertions
  • Obtained patient histories and completed physical examinations
  • Used resources efficiently and practiced medicine in a cost-effective manner
  • Performed incisions and drainage
  • Utilized various medical instruments to monitor and control patients' condition
  • Obtained and analyzed laboratory results

Physician Assistant, Cardiac Critical Care

AHMG- Advanced Cardiac Surgical Unit
04.2020 - 04.2022
  • Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
  • Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
  • Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal and neurological in emergency situations.
  • Stayed abreast of advances in treatments, emerging pharmaceutical applications and new diagnostic tools for application in Critical Care Medicine.
  • Updated clinical knowledge and skills through formal and informal continuing education, workshop attendance and literature review.
  • Conducted advanced procedures such as intubations and central line insertions in emergency care situation.
  • Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
  • Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.

Physician Assistant, Cardiothoracic Surgery

The Physician Network
01.1997 - 04.2020

Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery

  • Performed incisions and drainage
  • Updated patient records with results, diagnoses and treatment plans
  • Triaged patient calls and questions
  • Performed hospital rounds during day, evening and night shifts as needed
  • Followed prescribed care based on documented patient condition
  • Updated clinical knowledge and skills with consultation, formal and informal education and literature review
  • Recruited, trained and supervised nurses
  • Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers
  • Insertion of Left and Right Ventricular Assist Devices

Education

Master Of Physician Assistant Studies - Physician Assistant Education

University Of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
01-1997

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University Of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE
01-1996

Skills

  • Critical Care and Cardiac Surgery Expertise
  • Leadership in High-Acuity Clinical Environments
  • Crisis Management and Emergency Response
  • Scientific Research and Evidence-Based Practice
  • Human Performance Optimization
  • Complex Problem-Solving and Analytical Reasoning
  • Operational Excellence and Process Improvement
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Risk Assessment and Mitigation
  • Adaptability in Dynamic and High-Stress Environments
  • Mission-Focused Decision-Making
  • Situational Awareness and Safety Management
  • Precision Technical Skills and Attention to Detail
  • Resilience and Performance Under Pressure
  • Commitment to Exploration, Innovation, and Lifelong Learning

Accomplishments

    *Fellow member of the Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiac and Vascular Surgery

    *American Academy of Physician Assistants

    *Society of Critical Care Medicine

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
  • BLS Certification
  • National Commission on the Certified of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Timeline

Physician Assistant, Cardiothoracic Surgery

Nebraska Medicine
01.2022 - Current

Physician Assistant, Cardiac Critical Care

AHMG- Advanced Cardiac Surgical Unit
04.2020 - 04.2022

Physician Assistant, Cardiothoracic Surgery

Precision Surgical Staffing
01.2015 - Current

Physician Assistant, Cardiothoracic Surgery

The Physician Network
01.1997 - 04.2020

Master Of Physician Assistant Studies - Physician Assistant Education

University Of Nebraska Medical Center

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University Of Nebraska At Omaha