M. Kgarana Kgama
Baltimore
Summary
Registered nurse with four years of experience in medical-surgical and telemetry settings. Committed to leveraging nursing expertise to improve healthcare delivery and patient satisfaction in a variety of settings. Has over a decade of public health experience, including health promotion, case management, community engagement, and program evaluation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Travel RN: Medical/Surgical/Telemetry
WellSpan Health System
Lebanon
02.2026 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments on admission and throughout hospital stay, identifying changes in status and potential complications.
- Provided pre-and post-operative care, monitoring vital signs, managing pain, and educating patients on post-operative instructions.
- Monitored six acute care patients, identifying and responding to changes in medical conditions.
Registered Nurse: Medical/Surgical/Telemetry
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
02.2022 - Current
- Assessed and monitored acute care patients in oncology, neurology, and med-surg units
- Performed point-of-care testing for COVID, influenza, and rhinovirus to facilitate timely diagnosis and treatment
- Administered vaccines and medications to ensure patient safety and compliance with treatment protocols
- Administered wound care procedures to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient outcomes
- Provided education to patients and families on disease management, medication administration, and post-discharge care to enhance understanding and adherence
Travel RN: Neurology - Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
Albany Medical Center
Albany
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Assessed and closely monitored seizure-risk patients, implementing timely interventions to enhance patient safety
- Administered intravenous antiepileptic drugs, muscle relaxants, and pain management medications, contributing to effective symptom control and patient comfort
- Delivered direct care to neurology patients recovering from stroke and neurosurgery, ensuring optimal recovery and monitoring for complications
Project Manager - Project SUCCEED
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Queens
03.2017 - 09.2019
- Coordinated daily operations and administrative oversight to ensure project efficiency
- Managed and delivered hepatitis C training and technical assistance to enhance non-clinical provider capabilities
- Supervised Health Care Access Specialist to improve patient navigation services
- Provided hepatitis C patient navigation via telephone; doctor referrals and treatments adherence
eICare System Administrator
Harlem United
New York
04.2015 - 03.2017
- Managed Harlem United Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system user profiles
- Led user training sessions for case managers, enhancing their proficiency with EMR system
- Customized program profiles to align with direct services and targeted populations, improving user experience
- Participated in agency-wide EMR technical workgroup, contributing to data workflow enhancements
Director of Program Evaluation
Harlem United
New York
04.2015 - 03.2017
- Contributed to strategic planning workgroups on grant writing, program design, and implementation, advancing organizational goals
- Analyzed data to support continuous quality improvement (CQI) for four HIV prevention initiatives, enhancing program effectiveness
- Led resolution of issues identified through CQI examination, improving program delivery and outcomes
Lead Navigator
HealtheConnections
Syracuse
09.2013 - 08.2014
- Delivered educational presentations on New York State of Health Insurance Marketplace and Affordable Care Act to inform community members about health insurance options
- Guided individuals and small businesses through health insurance applications via online Marketplace, ensuring understanding of available choices
- Facilitated patient navigation through healthcare services and resources.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to streamline patient referrals and communications.
- Educated patients on available health programs and services for improved access.
Education
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
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Health Promotion
- Training design
- Training facilitation
- Program Evaluation
- Community Outreach
- Strategic Planning
- Data Analysis
- Research
- EICARE EHR
- Epic EHR
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SurveyMonkey
Certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Jan 2026 - Jan 2028
• NIHSS Jan 2026 - Jan 2027
• NIHSS Jan 2026 - Jan 2027
Conference Posters and Presentations
- Using CQI to Increase Reassessment of Harm Reduction Program, 11/16, Poster displayed at The Power of Quality Improvement Conference, New York, NY
- Using Evaluation to Inform Harm Reduction Service Delivery, 11/16, Presentation at the National Harm Reduction Conference, San Diego, CA
- Can You Help a Sistah Out?- Preparing LGBTIA Youth for the Workforce, 09/16, Poster displayed at the United States Conference on AIDS, Hollywood, FL
- Measuring Harm Reduction Success from the Client's Perspective, 11/15, Poster displayed at The Power of Quality Improvement Conference, New York, NY
Timeline
Travel RN: Medical/Surgical/Telemetry
WellSpan Health System
02.2026 - Current
Travel RN: Neurology - Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
Albany Medical Center
03.2025 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse: Medical/Surgical/Telemetry
Johns Hopkins Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Project Manager - Project SUCCEED
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
03.2017 - 09.2019
eICare System Administrator
Harlem United
04.2015 - 03.2017
Director of Program Evaluation
Harlem United
04.2015 - 03.2017
Lead Navigator
HealtheConnections
09.2013 - 08.2014
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