Katherine Mulkerrin
HINGHAM
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 20 years of acute care experience in Thoracic ICU and Med-Surg, alongside five years in leadership within an EEC-licensed toddler enrichment program. Specializes in clinical assessment, emergency response, child development, and health education. Transitioning to a School Nurse role to enhance student well-being, manage chronic conditions, and promote a healthy school environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner & Teacher
Little Learners Playschool
09.2020 - 06.2025
- Operated an EEC-licensed, family-centered toddler program serving up to six children; ensured compliance with state health and safety regulations (License #9048620; Program P-244966).
- Conducted daily health screenings and administered medications per authorization while developing individualized care plans for allergies and chronic needs in collaboration with families and pediatric providers.
- Delivered age-appropriate health, hygiene, and social-emotional learning activities, facilitating smooth transitions to preschool routines.
- Implemented infection-prevention practices and exclusion/return-to-care guidance, minimizing illness-related absences.
Registered Nurse, Thoracic Intensive Care Unit
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
09.2003 - 06.2021
- Managed care for high-acuity thoracic and surgical patients, ensuring effective ventilator management and hemodynamic stability through precise vasoactive drip titration and complex wound/drain care.
- Led rapid assessments and emergency interventions, educating patients and families while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Precepted new nurses and supported charge functions, contributing to quality initiatives that reduced device-related infections and improved patient throughput and experience.
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical–Surgical Unit
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Provided comprehensive med-surg nursing care, including assessments, medication administration, discharge teaching, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient-centered outcomes.
- Facilitated new nurse orientation while maintaining unit safety, infection control, and documentation standards to enhance team readiness and compliance.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies for chronic conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Syracuse University
01-2001
Skills
- Student health assessment, triage, and care planning
- Vision/hearing screenings; immunization compliance support
- Chronic condition management (asthma, diabetes, allergies)
- Medication administration; EpiPen/Glucagon delegation and training
- Emergency response, first aid, and crisis management
- Infection prevention and communicable disease protocols
- Health education, family communication, community resources
- Documentation and EMR (Epic/Cerner familiarity)
- Collaboration with educators; IEP/504 support
- Program leadership, classroom management, safety compliance
Certification
- Registered Nurse — Commonwealth of Massachusetts, RN244181
- Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care: Family Child Care License (#9048620; Program P-244966)
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 2024-07/Present
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 2020-06/2022
- Foundations of School Nursing Practice — In Progress
Timeline
Owner & Teacher
Little Learners Playschool
09.2020 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse, Thoracic Intensive Care Unit
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
09.2003 - 06.2021
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical–Surgical Unit
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Syracuse University
Volunteer Leadership
- Team Manager, Hingham High School Harborwomen JV White (Hockey) — 2026–2026
- Coordinated schedules, communications, travel, and game-day logistics; ensured first-aid readiness and incident reporting.
- Team Manager, Multiple Hingham Youth Hockey Teams — Ongoing
- Managed rosters and parent communications; supported safe sport policies and equipment checks.
- Team Mom, Hingham Youth Football (5th Grade) — 2026
- Organized sideline support, snack/allergy coordination, and post-injury communication with families.
- Girl Scout Leader, Hingham — 2020–2026
- Encampment Director, Hingham Girl Scouts — 2024–2026
- Planned and supervised multi-troop events; coordinated safety, first aid readiness, logistics, and parent communication.
- Girl Scout Volunteer of Excellence, Hingham — 2025
- Plymouth River PTO, Cultural Enrichment Chair — 2021–2022
- Partnered with educators to deliver in-school programs; managed vendors, scheduling, and budgets.
- Plymouth River PTO, Fifth Grade Committee Chair — 2022–2023, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
- Led parent committees for student events and fundraising; ensured risk management and inclusivity.