Kathryn Watier is a registered nurse with over 25 years of experience in oncology nursing, infusion therapy, emergency room care, and home health care. She has extensive experience administering chemotherapy agents, blood products, antibiotics, and performing IV insertions. Her skills include teaching patients, strong clinical judgment, problem-solving, and the ability to work independently with diverse patients and families. She is certified in oncology nursing, ACLS, and holds multiple nursing licenses.
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