1. Kathryn Watier
17 Steven Avenue, North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 300-9795
ladypirateer@gmail.com
Objective
To obtain a full-time nursing position working for a forward-thinking company with integrity while utilizing my
strong work ethic and experience along with my passion of caring for people, young and old.
Tools of Success
➢ Vast experience in MIDLINE and PIV insertions
➢ Astute clinical judgment and follows strict infection control guidelines
➢ Effectively solves problems quickly and independently
➢ Great teaching skills for teaching patient self administration
➢ Demonstrates a calm steady manner under all types of pressure
➢ Takes on increased patient load without complaints for the good of the team
➢ Requires limited supervision while utilizing resources effectively
➢ Excellent communication skills with people of a diverse social set
➢ Flexible and responsive to business demands and changing priorities
Experience
2011- Present Rhode Island Hospital Providence, RI
➢ Administers chemotherapy agents, blood products, antibiotics, enzyme replacements, bio-therapy
➢ Performs insertion of intravenous for therapy
➢ Cares for central lines and portacaths
➢ Provides teaching to patient about chemotherapy
➢ Assesses and provides support to patients for ongoing side effects from chemotherapy
2009- 2011 Roger Williams Cancer Center Providence, RI
➢ Administers chemotherapy agents, blood products, antibiotics, enzyme replacements
➢ Performs insertion of intravenous for therapy
➢ Cares for central lines and portacaths
1998- 2009 Registered Nurse for Pawtuxet Valley Infusion Coventry, RI
➢ Administered IV infusions to include: Antibiotics, IGG, TPN Chemotherapy, Prolastin, Enzyme Therapies
➢ Administered pediatric parental medication and monitoring
➢ Conducted patient assessments and training for self administered home care
➢ Performed care and maintenance of CENTRAL and IVAD lines
➢ Mixed specialty drugs to include: Aldurazyme and Remecaide
➢ Was well liked by all patients who often requested for a return visit to assist in developing independence
1996- 2000 ER Nurse for Hasbro Children’s Hospital Providence, RI
➢ Performed and certified to administer the following duties:
❖ Acute Patient Care, Level One Trauma and Triage
❖ Electrocardiograms and Intravenous Insertion
❖ Pediatric Medication Administration and Drawing Code Medications
2. 1994- 1996 ER Tech and Student Nurse for Hasbro Children’s Hospital Providence, RI
➢ Learned how to perform and administer the following duties:
❖ Acute Patient Care, Level One Trauma and Triage
❖ Electrocardiograms and Intravenous Insertion
❖ Assisted physicians in suturing, reduction of fractures and conscious sedation
1993-1994 Nurses Aid for Visiting Nurses of Woonsocket Woonsocket, RI
➢ Where I discovered my passion for caring of people and the art of nursing
1973-1994 Executive Homemaker North Smithfield, RI
➢ Raised and home-schooled four children and performed household duties while growing
an organic garden and tending to livestock
Education
1992-1996 Community College of Rhode Island Lincoln, RI
Associates of Science in Nursing GPA 4.0
Certifications & Volunteer Work
➢ OCN Certified – November 2014
➢ Registered Nurse for US Virgin Islands – October 2014
➢ ACLS Certified – November 2011
➢ Oncology Nurse Certified – Oncology Nurse Society - October 2009
➢ Registered Nurse for Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut – Renewed January 2009
➢ Coast Guard Captains License for 100 Ton Vessels – May 2009
➢ CPR Certified – January 2008
➢ Coast Guard Captains License for 50 Ton Vessels – May 2003
➢ Volunteered weekend time to teach special needs children horseback riding – Exeter, RI
References
➢ Available upon request