Karishma Subedi,RN

• Created culturally sensitive educational materials on women’s health, with a focus on menopause awareness, self-care strategies, and emotional well-being, targeting underserved rural communities in Nepal.
• Participated in remote team meetings and collaborated with local health volunteers to translate materials and provide health guidance aligned with community needs.

Impact:
Helped reach over 150 families through digital health education materials. Menopause resources were printed and distributed by VIN staff during women’s health workshops. Received positive feedback for addressing a rarely discussed topic and promoting open conversations about midlife health.

• Provided holistic care for patients with complex medical conditions, including oncology and end-stage diagnoses
• Documented assessments in Epic EMR and adjusted care plans based on patient responses

• Delivered compassionate care to critically ill pediatric patients, prioritizing family education and emotional support
• Monitored hemodynamic stability, managed central lines, and collaborated on postoperative care plans

• Supported patients through high-risk pregnancies, labor/delivery, and postpartum care while educating families on newborn care

• Utilized therapeutic communication to de-escalate crises and educate patients/families on mental health resources

• Assisted patients with activities of daily living in long-term care and rehabilitation settings

• Designed therapeutic play activities to uplift children during hospitalization, partnering with Child Life Specialists

• Led workshops on preventive health and organized COVID-19 PPE/vaccine outreach for underserved communities