Erin Vasilko
Lancaster,PA
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Wellspan Ephrata Hospital Operating Room
Ephrata, PA
Ephrata, PA
04.2024 - Current
- Circulated in General, Orthopedics, Neuro, Podiatry, ENT, Endoscopy, Hand, Gynecology, and Robotics cases
Registered Nurse, Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center, Operating Room
Hershey, PA
Hershey, PA
07.2021 - 04.2024
- Circulated in Orthopedics, Adult and Pediatric Urology, Adult and Pediatric ENT, Podiatry, Hands, Pain Management, Eyes, Gynecology, and Plastics cases
- Accurate nurse with quick turn-over times while cleaning room in between cases
- Committee member of Operating Room Patient Experience Counsel
- Ordered medications for operating room, anesthesia, pain, and eye surgeries
Registered Nurse, Memorial Eye Center- Operating Room
Harrisburg, PA
Harrisburg, PA
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Circulated in eye cases including cataract removal, vitrectomies, retinal detachments, and LASIK
- Assisted in retina injections, argon lasers, YAG laser capsulotomy, and panretinal photocoagulation laser
Registered Nurse, UPMC East- Operating Room
Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Circulated in various surgeries including general, orthopedics, cystoscopy, gynecology, plastics, ENT, and eye surgeries in a community hospital
- Created specialty project on unit by managing and maintaining unit’s ENT cart
Registered Nurse, AHN Allegheny General Hospital- Cardiovascular Thoracic Operating Room
Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Experience working in various cardiac, thoracic, vascular, general, orthopedics, and neurology operating rooms in a Level 1 trauma hospital
- Effectively provided care to patients, documented procedures, communicated with surgeons and other operating room staff, and managed time effectively
Patient Care Technician, UPMC Mercy- General Rehabilitation Unit
Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Managed 7-16 patients with spinal cord, stroke, or brain injuries on general rehabilitation unit
- Performed nursing technician responsibilities (12 lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley removal, bladder scan, straight catheterization, and laboratory specimen collection)
- Assisted patients on proper transfer, ambulation, and activities of daily living
Psychiatric Technician, Wellspan York Hospital- Psychiatric Unit
York, PA
York, PA
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Provided direct care to numerous people with mental illnesses on adult psychiatric inpatient floor
- Organized and prioritized time to facilitate activities of daily living (ADLs), self-administered group sessions, prescribed tests (vital signs, glucose sticks, EKGs, and urine specimens)
- Recognized behavior escalation in patients and helped de-escalate them back to their baseline
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology -
Messiah College
Mechanicsburg, PA05.2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Licensed RN
- BLS and CPR Certified
- AORN Course Graduate
- Surgical Procedures
- Procedure preparations
- Sterilization techniques
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Psychiatric Technician
- Emotional Intelligence
- Patient Management
- Supply Restocking
- ADL Assistance
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- Registered Nurse License, RN707696
- Certified Nursing Assistant, 2015-2018
- BLS and CPR Certifications, American Heart Association, 11/2015-Current
- Functional Independence Measurement (FIM) Certified, 07/2017-2018
Activities
- Duquesne Dean’s List, Spring 2018
- National Fraternity for Professional Nurses (Alpha Tau Delta), 2017-2018
- Activities Coordinator, Messiah College Biopsychology Club, Spring 2014
Volunteer Experience
- Study Abroad: Zambia Cross-Cultural Course, Messiah College, 05/2014, Shadowed in physiology, emergency room, and clinical psychology departments at Macha Hospital Observed doctors in surgeries involving tumor removals, skin grafts, and bandage replacements
- Messiah Village Companionship Program, Messiah Village, Grantham, PA, 09/2012, 12/2012, Provided counseling and companionship to senior residents in nursing home facility
- After School Tutor, Accíon Comunal Latino Americano de Montgomery County (ACLAMO), Philadelphia, PA, 09/2010, 05/2011, Tutored and mentored “at risk” children in English, Math, and Reading
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Wellspan Ephrata Hospital Operating Room
Ephrata, PA
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center, Operating Room
Hershey, PA
07.2021 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse, Memorial Eye Center- Operating Room
Harrisburg, PA
09.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse, UPMC East- Operating Room
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2019 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse, AHN Allegheny General Hospital- Cardiovascular Thoracic Operating Room
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2018 - 07.2019
Patient Care Technician, UPMC Mercy- General Rehabilitation Unit
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2017 - 06.2018
Psychiatric Technician, Wellspan York Hospital- Psychiatric Unit
York, PA
08.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology -
Messiah College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Duquesne University
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