M. Kgarana Kgama
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Experienced med-surg RN with public health expertise in patient education, community engagement, and program evaluation. Effective communicator with patients and professionals, facilitating meaningful discussions about disease prevention, transmission, and treatment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Program Evaluation
Harlem United
04.2015 - 03.2017
- Analyzed data to aid in continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities with four HIV prevention initiatives
- Led efforts to resolve issues identified through CQI examination
- Contributed to strategic planning workgroups focused on grant writing, program design, and implementation
e-ICare System Administrator
Harlem United
04.2015 - 03.2017
- Managed Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system user profiles
- Led user trainings for the agency’s case managers
- Customized program profiles to collect relevant data pertaining to services provided and populations served
- Participated in agency-wide EMR technical workgroup to improve data workflow
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Assess and monitor patients’ condition – Head-to-toe, COWS, BAWS
- Administer medication and treatments per physician orders
- Work with multi-disciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and staff
RN: Float Pool – Medicine, Neurology, Oncology
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Insert peripheral IVs and collect labs
- Assess and monitor patients’ condition – Head-to-toe, Neuro, COWS, BAWS
- Administer medication and treatments per physician orders
RN: Emergency Department
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Insert peripheral IVs and collect labs
- Assess and monitor patients’ condition - Head-to-toe, Neuro, COWS, BAWS, Swallow
- Administer medication and treatments per physician orders
Contact Tracer
Staffing Solutions Organization
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Phoned individuals possibly exposed to Covid-19 to inform them of quarantine mandate
- Monitored symptoms of contacts and coordinated with referral services as needed
- Used CommCare software to facilitate contact tracing and maintain confidential files
Project Manager - Project SUCCEED
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
03.2017 - 09.2019
- Coordinated the day-to-day operations and administrative oversite of the project
- Managed and delivered hepatitis C trainings and TA for non-clinical providers
- Supervised project Health Care Access Specialist
- Provided hepatitis C patient navigation via telephone; doctor referrals and treatment adherence
Community Health Planner
HealtheConnections
02.2013 - 08.2014
- Collected primary and secondary data to guide agency’s strategic planning
- Reviewed and edited agency’s grant proposal for Request for Funding Application
- Conducted community health assessments to aid design and implementation of regional health initiatives
Paid Intern
New York State Deparment of Health OMH-HDP
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Analyzed and interpreted qualitative and quantitative data utilizing SPSS
- Prepared formal Rural Minority Health Program Regional Meeting Follow-up Evaluation Report
- Presented findings to Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities Prevention and New York State Association of Rural Health committee members
Case Manager
Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement
03.2008 - 08.2010
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Contributed to team discussions and case conferences actively, sharing insights and expertise with colleagues to optimize client support strategies.
- Advocated for client rights when interacting with external agencies or institutions, ensuring fair treatment at all times.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and formulate tailored support strategies.
Education
Nurse Residency Program -
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lehman College
Bronx, NY09.2021
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
University at Albany School of Public Health
Albany, NY05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Barnard College, Columbia University
New York, NY05.2003
Skills
- Training Facilitation
- Training Design
- Program Evaluation
- Community Outreach
- Supervision
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SurveyMonkey
Certification
- Compact License Registered Nurse, 02/28/23, 02/28/25
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support, CPR and AED, 08/01/22, 08/01/24
Timeline
RN: Float Pool – Medicine, Neurology, Oncology
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
03.2024 - Current
RN: Emergency Department
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
11.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Contact Tracer
Staffing Solutions Organization
11.2020 - 06.2021
Project Manager - Project SUCCEED
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
03.2017 - 09.2019
Director of Program Evaluation
Harlem United
04.2015 - 03.2017
e-ICare System Administrator
Harlem United
04.2015 - 03.2017
Community Health Planner
HealtheConnections
02.2013 - 08.2014
Paid Intern
New York State Deparment of Health OMH-HDP
01.2012 - 05.2012
Case Manager
Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement
03.2008 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lehman College
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
University at Albany School of Public Health
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Barnard College, Columbia University
Nurse Residency Program -
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
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