Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Personal Information
References
Volunteer Experience
Community Health Project
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Karin Hulme

Kintnersville,PA

Summary

Highly knowledgeable Registered Nurse with wealth of healthcare experience and expertise in problem-solving. Talented in maintaining complex and comprehensive databases covering patient information. Dedicated to proactive monitoring and thorough reporting using top-notch technical abilities.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Information Specialist II

Inizio Engage
10.2023 - Current
  • Served as a subject matter expert on specific therapeutic areas, offering guidance and insight when required by team members or external parties.
  • Conducted thorough literature reviews to support the creation of evidence-based responses for complex inquiries.
  • Improved overall customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries from patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
  • Retrieved medical data for physicians and patients.
  • Collaborated with pharmacovigilance teams to ensure seamless reporting of adverse events related to company products.

Inpatient Med/ Surg RN

Grand View Hospital
12.2022 - 10.2023
  • Assessments, education, evidence based patient care
  • Creates and adheres to a plan of care, medication management, communicates with all parts of healthcare team for patient care
  • Communicates relative clinical finding to Physicians
  • Documents accounts of shift
  • Delegates care as appropriate

Remote Telemonitor Nurse

Main Line Health
09.2021 - 08.2023
  • Manages HF and COPD with home health agency for improved outcomes and fewer hospital readmissions
  • Education, motivational interviewing, medication management, collaborating with MD’s and RN’s to improve health outcomes.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.

Home Hospice Nurse

St Luke’s VNA Hospice
08.2020 - 10.2021
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in a home hospice setting.
  • Advanced patient advocacy by effectively communicating individual needs and preferences to interdisciplinary team members during care planning meetings.
  • Assessed patients'' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, adapting care plans accordingly to address evolving concerns.
  • Counseled families on advance directives and end-of-life decisions, facilitating thoughtful planning conversations around difficult topics.
  • Served as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care across settings.

Rehabilitation Nurse

Good Shepherd Rehab Hospital
12.2017 - 09.2020
  • Managed complex wound care cases, utilizing advanced dressing techniques to promote timely healing while preventing complications such as infection or skin breakdowns.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care techniques and providing adaptive equipment recommendations.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between acute care settings and home environments, coordinating necessary resources for continued progress in recovery.
  • Educated patients and families on medication management, reducing errors while promoting adherence to prescribed treatment regimens.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by establishing trusting relationships and addressing individual concerns promptly.

Cardiac Nurse

Pocono Medical Center
07.2016 - 02.2017
  • Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
  • Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
  • Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.

Neuroscience Nurse

Lehigh Valley Health Network
01.2015 - 07.2016
  • Implemented proactive interventions to mitigate potential risks associated with complex neurological treatments and procedures.
  • Gathered and documented patient intake information to support neurologists' diagnosis and treatment plan development.
  • Continuously evaluated the effectiveness of patient care plans, making necessary adjustments as needed to ensure optimal results for individuals with neurological disorders.

Med/Surg ACE Unit and Obs Unit Nurse

Inspira Health Network
01.2013 - 12.2014
  • Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing individualized nursing plans.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up support.
  • Joined research council, chart review, data collection of delirium protocol research project

Farm Crew Supervisor

Herb Pharm
03.2007 - 05.2012
  • Achieved high-quality results with meticulous attention to detail in all tasks performed by the crew.
  • Provided ongoing training and mentorship to new crew members, enhancing overall team performance.
  • Cultivated herbal therapies

Water Quality Intern

PA Department Of Environmental Protection
06.2003 - 08.2003
  • Improved water quality by conducting regular sampling and monitoring of various water sources.
  • Conducted fieldwork to collect samples from diverse locations, including streams, lakes, rivers, wells, and industrial sites for comprehensive assessment purposes.
  • Conducted property deed review for adherence to regulatory and compliance language

Research Assistant Intern

GE Betz
06.2002 - 08.2002
  • Contributed to the successful completion of research projects by collaborating effectively with team members.
  • Enhanced research quality by meticulously collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.
  • Streamlined data entry processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in results reporting.
  • Managed laboratory inventory effectively, reducing waste and optimizing resource usage.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Nursing -

Oregon Health and Science University School of Nursing
Ashland, OR
06.2012

Bachelor of Science, Biology -

Delaware Valley College
Doylestown, PA
12.2003

Skills

  • Patient confidentiality
  • Drug Safety Monitoring
  • Pharmacovigilance expertise

Certification

  • NAHA certified aroma therapist 2021
  • American Heart Association BLS Certification, Exp: 2024
  • Current PA RN License
  • 2 day Motivational Interview Seminar

Personal Information

Title: RN BSN

References

  • Jackie Fulginiti, Main Line Health Manager, 610-212-0557
  • Benita Cobham, Good Shepherd Rehab Hospital, Director of Nursing, BCobham@gsrh.org, 570-242-1878
  • Tammy Castle, Lehigh Valley Health Network Pocono, Supervisor, 570-476-3352, 570-422-8190
  • Holly Tavianini, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Supervisor, 610-662-4553
  • Christine Roller, Inspira Health Network, Supervisor, 956-641-8027, 956-641-8070

Volunteer Experience

  • Atlantic City Rescue Mission, 2013
  • Nursing Students without Borders, Medford OR, 2011
  • Health Screening, Latino Health Fair, 2011
  • Area Health Education Coalition, Ashland OR, Simulation Day for High School Students, 2011
  • Witness for Peace, Philadelphia solidarity delegation to Haiti, 1999
  • Reformed Church in America, national service trip, Oklahoma Apache Indians, 1995

Community Health Project

Designed a process for supervising, reporting and monitoring contracted case management, health screenings, homeless needs assessment and outpatient care services that was adopted by the regional VA.

Timeline

Medical Information Specialist II

Inizio Engage
10.2023 - Current

Inpatient Med/ Surg RN

Grand View Hospital
12.2022 - 10.2023

Remote Telemonitor Nurse

Main Line Health
09.2021 - 08.2023

Home Hospice Nurse

St Luke’s VNA Hospice
08.2020 - 10.2021

Rehabilitation Nurse

Good Shepherd Rehab Hospital
12.2017 - 09.2020

Cardiac Nurse

Pocono Medical Center
07.2016 - 02.2017

Neuroscience Nurse

Lehigh Valley Health Network
01.2015 - 07.2016

Med/Surg ACE Unit and Obs Unit Nurse

Inspira Health Network
01.2013 - 12.2014

Farm Crew Supervisor

Herb Pharm
03.2007 - 05.2012

Water Quality Intern

PA Department Of Environmental Protection
06.2003 - 08.2003

Research Assistant Intern

GE Betz
06.2002 - 08.2002

Bachelor of Science, Nursing -

Oregon Health and Science University School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science, Biology -

Delaware Valley College
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