Aya Sato-DiLorenzo
Newton,MA
Summary
Nurse leader with strong track record in patient safety, clinical education, and healthcare management. Skilled in team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and delivering measurable health outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Improvement Nurse Specialist
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Cancer Center
Boston, MA
09.2021 - Current
- Led discussions and strategic initiatives to enhance patient safety within hematology/oncology department as committee co-chair.
- Managed and directed cancer center's certification processes, aligning practices with Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI) established by American Society of Clinical Oncology.
- Directed nursing practices and quality improvement initiatives to achieve accreditation with Commission on Cancer.
- Led quality enhancement projects aimed at improving patient care outcomes.
- Partnered with lead physician to design and oversee cancer center nurse navigation program.
- Oversaw hematology/oncology policy manual, ensuring collaboration with policy owners and leadership for timely updates and renewals.
Unit Based Educator
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Ambulatory Hematology/Oncology
Boston, MA
04.2016 - 08.2021
- Facilitated clinical education support for clinical nurses, nurse coordinators, and advanced practice nurses.
- Analyzed patient safety reports to identify critical areas for process improvement.
- Led comprehensive literature review and implemented evidence-based practices by creating new departmental policies and guidelines.
- Organized and prepared assigned units for regulatory inspections and visits.
Clinical Research Nurse
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Hematologic Malignancies
Boston, MA
06.2013 - 04.2016
- Supported clinical trial operations by identifying eligible participants and organizing screening and treatment plans for investigational agents.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients participating in clinical trials to monitor for treatment-related toxicities.
- Delivered comprehensive patient education on trial enrollment procedures, investigational agents, and trial schedules.
Clinical Research Nurse
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Phase I Clinical Trials
Boston, MA
02.2012 - 05.2013
- Educated patients on clinical trial medication administration, side effects, and effective symptom management strategies.
- Administered patient care protocols and monitored health outcomes for individuals enrolled in phase 1 clinical trials.
- Engaged with industry sponsors to provide updates on patient and trial progress.
Clinical Nurse
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - Blood and Marrow Transplant
New York, NY
10.2007 - 01.2012
- Analyzed patient conditions, executed timely interventions, and assessed treatment plans for individuals with complex medical needs.
- Managed administration of chemotherapy, antibiotics, analgesics, and blood products to ensure patient care and treatment efficacy.
- Directed unit operations as Charge Nurse, ensuring optimal patient care and staff performance.
Clinical Nurse
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - Ambulatory Infusion Center
New York, NY
09.2006 - 10.2007
- Managed care for a group of assigned patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma, leukemia, lymphoma, and other hematologic disorders in an outpatient infusion unit.
- Established IV access and administered chemotherapy, biotherapy, and blood products in compliance with hospital protocols.
- Informed patients about side effects and strategies for effective symptom management.
Education
Master of Science - Patient Safety And Healthcare Quality
Johns Hopkins School of Public Health
Baltimore, MD05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
Baltimore, MD05-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Architectural Studies
Connecticut College
New London05-2001
Certification
Oncology Certified Nurse
Languages
Japanese
Native or Bilingual
Publications/Presentations
- Sato-DiLorenzo, A., George, C., Decaneas, W., Dowling, H., and Zerillo, J. (2025, October). Evaluation of a nurse navigator model to improve access to cancer care. Poster presentation at American Society of Clinical Oncology Quality Care Symposium, Chicago IL.
- Sato-DiLorenzo, A., Zhang, K., Celman, M, Zerillo, J. (2023, October). Addressing cancer health disparities with a quality dashboard. Poster presentation at American Society of Clinical Oncology Quality Care Symposium, Chicago IL.
- Sato-DiLorenzo, A., Wright, D., Carvalho, M., Coletti E., Zerillo, J., & Shea, M. (2018, May). Combating chemotherapy verification fatigue: Nurse-led quality improvement interventions in pre-treatment lab evaluation. Oral abstract presentation at 2018 Oncology Nursing Society Annual Congress, Washington, DC.
- Sato-DiLorenzo, A. & Logan, E.K. (2016, April). Personalized cancer vaccine in hematologic malignancies: An educational program for oncology nurses. Poster presentation at 2016 Oncology Nursing Society Annual Congress, San Antonio, TX.
- Sato-DiLorenzo, A. (2014, May). Out-of-state patients and clinical trial participation. Oncology Nursing Society Clinical Trial Nursing Special Interest Group Newsletter.
- Sato-DiLorenzo, A. & Sharps, P.W. (2007). Dangerous intimate partner relationships and women’s mental health and health behaviors. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 28(8): 837-848.
Timeline
Quality Improvement Nurse Specialist
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Cancer Center
09.2021 - Current
Unit Based Educator
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Ambulatory Hematology/Oncology
04.2016 - 08.2021
Clinical Research Nurse
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Hematologic Malignancies
06.2013 - 04.2016
Clinical Research Nurse
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Phase I Clinical Trials
02.2012 - 05.2013
Clinical Nurse
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - Blood and Marrow Transplant
10.2007 - 01.2012
Clinical Nurse
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - Ambulatory Infusion Center
09.2006 - 10.2007
Master of Science - Patient Safety And Healthcare Quality
Johns Hopkins School of Public Health
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Architectural Studies
Connecticut College