Kate Lee Salerno

• Educated patients on preoperative and postoperative treatment plans.
• Coordinated patient care plans with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive support.
• Monitored patient progress and conducted regular follow-ups on care plans.
• Lead preoperative and postoperative Support Groups for patients, families, and support system.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure effective patient care and communication.
• Facilitated interdepartmental communication to improve patient care delivery.
• Review and assist with updating yearly mandatory hospital Bariatric competencies.
• Reviewed medical records for regulatory compliance and accuracy.
• Maintain documentation for accreditation standards compliance and ensure that policy/procedures are current.
• Coordinate and lead monthly Team Meetings, and quarterly administrative Steering Committee Meetings.
• Assisted in developing and implementing institutional policies for staff operations.

Robotic Coordinator/Bariatric Service Leader 2009-2019

• Implementation team member education/training
• Trained staff and PAs on new equipment to improve operational readiness.
• Created and maintained surgeon specific procedural preference cards to ensure consistency in surgical procedures.
• Maintain open communications with physicians, administration, sales representatives and materials management.
• Developed user guide for new OR endoscopy cart.
• Developed and instituted formal in-service training for staff.
• Reviewed and instituted evidence-based best practice.

Lead Staff Scheduler – 2000 - 2019

• Coordinated staffing for nine operating rooms by scheduling forty-five staff members to maintain efficient operations around the clock.
• Developed questionnaire to ensure fair and equitable staffing. Allowing for work – home life balance for staff.

Service Leader Plastic and Ophthalmology Services 1999-2009

• Developed training materials to streamline onboarding process for new staff.
• Train new staff to both the roles of circulator and scrub for all ophthalmology procedures.
• Created and maintained surgeon specific procedural preference cards to ensure consistency in surgical procedures.
• Maintain open communications with physicians, administration, sales representative and materials management.

Preceptor – 2014 – 2019

• Adhered to surgical conscience principles to ensure ethical practices during procedures.
• Implemented standards of care to enhance patient safety and treatment quality.
• Reviewed and enforced policies to ensure adherence to organizational protocols.
• Utilized sterile technique to maintain a safe surgical environment.
• Implemented infection control protocols to ensure a safe surgical environment.