Karen Lagarda
Greenbelt,MD
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in delivering comprehensive patient care and health education within community and outpatient psychiatric settings. Strong communication skills facilitate effective patient education and advocacy, significantly enhancing overall well-being. A solid understanding of public health principles and community resources ensures the provision of tailored care and support. Committed to fostering the next generation of nurses through passionate teaching and mentorship.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Community Health Nurse
Primary Care Coalition, Silver Spring MD
05.2024 - Current
- Executed a full-cycle inventory management process for medications and medical supplies, encompassing ordering, receiving, and secure dispensing
- Problem-solved complex prescription issues with pharmacies, addressing administrative and payment hurdles to ensure timely medication access
- Serve as a liaison: Act as the primary point of contact between a clinic's prescribers (e.g., doctors, nurse practitioners) and the patient's primary care provider (PCP)
Clinical Instructor
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore MD
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Guided students in applying advanced theoretical concepts of epidemiology, health promotion, and population-based care to real-world community health initiatives.
- Mentored students in the development and implementation of community needs assessments, health education programs, and evidence-based interventions.
- Collaborated with program faculty to ensure clinical experiences met the objectives of the community-level learning health curriculum.
Lead Community Health Nurse
Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis MD
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Team Supervision: Train, lead, and supervise a team of nurses, community health workers, and health promoters
- Program development and evaluations: designing, implementing, and evaluating health programs tailored to the community's needs.
- Compliance and Safety: Responsible for making sure the mobile clinic and all staff adhere to safety procedures, infection control measures, and regulatory requirements.
Community Health Nurse
Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis MD
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Develop and implement health promotion programs within the community.
- Providing health education, care management, and primary care to individuals and families who are members of vulnerable population and high-risk groups
- Participated in community outreach events promoting public health resources and services available to local residents.
Clinical Adjunct instructor
University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore MD
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Supervise and guide first-semester nursing students in their initial clinical experiences, ensuring a safe and effective learning environment.
- Mentor students in developing critical thinking skills and professional accountability.
- Facilitate the application of theoretical knowledge by helping students connect classroom concepts to direct patient care activities.
Staff Nurse, Medical Surgical
Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis MD
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Perform patient assessments and work with the healthcare team to plan, implement, and evaluate plans of care for patients
- Educate patients and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, disease process, and self-management
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Clinical Nurse Extern 2
Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems, Bowie MD
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Enhanced testing accuracy by following strict procedures and utilizing proper equipment for COVID-19 testing.
Community Health volunteer
Lillian D. Wald Community Nursing Center, Baltimore MD
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Roles and responsibilities include health screenings, health education, and referral to community resources
Crisis Counselor
Safe Journey House, Gaithersburg MD
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Evaluate candidate cognitive processes
- Provide direct care and support to patients with serious and persistent mental health diagnosis
- Maintain accurate client documentation/records
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Entry into Nursing
Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
Baltimore, MD08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Towson University
Towson, MD05.2018
Skills
- Electronic Health Records: Epic, Meditech
- Equipment: Pyxis Medication System
- Language: Spanish (fluent)
- Community education
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Immunization administration
- Diabetes management
- Student precepting
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- CPR and BLS Provider, American Heart Association
- Registered Nurse
- Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach
- Mental Health First Aid
Timeline
Bilingual Community Health Nurse
Primary Care Coalition, Silver Spring MD
05.2024 - Current
Clinical Instructor
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore MD
07.2023 - 05.2024
Lead Community Health Nurse
Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis MD
07.2023 - 05.2024
Community Health Nurse
Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis MD
12.2022 - 06.2023
Clinical Adjunct instructor
University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore MD
08.2022 - 05.2023
Staff Nurse, Medical Surgical
Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis MD
10.2020 - 05.2022
Clinical Nurse Extern 2
Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems, Bowie MD
07.2020 - 11.2020
Community Health volunteer
Lillian D. Wald Community Nursing Center, Baltimore MD
09.2019 - 04.2020
Crisis Counselor
Safe Journey House, Gaithersburg MD
06.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Towson University
Master of Science in Nursing - Entry into Nursing
Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
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