Kathryn D. Salyani

• Managed care for 130 students in grades 6-12, including oversight and responsibility for:

Vaccine compliance, medication administration, 504/IEP collaborations, direct patient care, chronic disease management, emergency care

• Collaborated with Duchess County Department of Health to achieve vaccination compliance for international boarding students.
• Collaborated with NY State Center for School Health to ensure strict adherence to federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
• Revised and established school-specific policies for diabetes management, infection control, allergy and anaphylaxis management, asthma management, and concussion management, enhancing student safety and care.
• Secured medical director for oversight of orders and healthcare in compliance with NY state law.

• Performed comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative assessments and care for patients and their families.
• Conducted pre-operative visits for surgery patients, reviewing medical histories and educating patients on pre-operative and post-operative instructions.
• Performed the role of Research Nurse during clinical trials with a new spinal cord stimulator device.
• Coordinated with team members to provide high-quality patient care, fostering a collaborative environment focused on patient outcomes.

• Performed comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative assessments and provided care to patients and their families.
• Conducted pre-operative visit for surgery patients, reviewing medical history and educating on pre-operative instructions, surgery day expectations, and post-operative care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.

• Monitoring and assessment of critically ill patients.
• Administered and titrated sedatives, positive inotropic agents, negative inotropic agents, antiarrhythmic agents, calcium channel blockers, and beta-blockers to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Assisted with bedside procedures such as central line placement, chest tube insertion and removal, endoscopic procedures, trans-esophageal echocardiograms and intubation.
• Assisted in the resuscitation of a patient after cardiac arrest, utilizing therapeutic hypothermia.
• Acted as a preceptor for new RNs hired to the unit.
• Co-chaired Professional Development Council, facilitating staff education and professional growth initiatives.
• Provided comprehensive discharge instructions and resources to patients, aimed at reducing risk of future hospitalizations.

• Functioned as OR Circulating Nurse on surgery days, prepared patients for surgery, set up sterile field, and anticipated surgical team and patient needs.
• Assessment and monitoring of patient before, during and after surgeries and procedures.
• Conducted surgery patient pre-operative visits, providing detailed pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative instructions and education.
• Directly assisted MD with facial injections and removal of benign or malignant growths.
• Coordinated laboratory operations for efficient specimen processing and timely results.

• Oversaw licensed clinical staff adherence to company policies and quality assurance guidelines.
• Prepared and assessed patients for on-site surgeries including endometrial ablations and permanent contraceptive procedures using a hysteroscope. Monitored patients during and after surgery requiring anesthesia.
• Developed system for patient-provider interactions that reduced wait times and improved patient satisfaction.
• Created educational pieces for staff and worked one on one with staff to foster an environment where patient safety is top priority.
• Conducted BRAC Analysis genetic testing, provided education to patients on risks and benefits, collected required supplies and information, and communicated test results to patients.
• Guided clinic in securing grants for precise clinical documentation within Allscripts electronic medical records system.

• Directed code procedures during medical emergencies, responding swiftly to stabilize patients in critical condition.
• Practiced safe medication administration of drugs such as IV antibiotics, vasopressors, sedatives, pain medication, and insulin.
• Coordinated patient care in collaboration with physicians and health care providers to optimize treatment and recovery.
• Assisted with bedside procedures such as central line placement and tracheostomy placement.
• Prepped patients and assisted with bedside gastrointestinal endoscopy.