Quick answer
Jaleh “Jaye” Saghafi, BSN, RN, is a registered nurse who lives in Amherst, Ohio. Her career has kept her in Northeast Ohio. She has worked in Cleveland and East Cleveland, Sandusky, Elyria, Avon, Oberlin and Amherst itself, and she currently works at Oberlin Ketamine Clinic in nearby Oberlin.
Amherst is a city west of Cleveland, close to Lake Erie and to the neighboring communities of Oberlin and Elyria. For Saghafi it is home base. Almost every role on her resume is within a short drive.
Where she has worked in Northeast Ohio
| City | Organization | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Oberlin | Oberlin Ketamine Clinic | Specialty Infusion / Clinical Education (current) |
| Avon | Avon Surgery Center | Infection Control Leadership Team / PACU |
| Amherst | Home care | Care Coordination |
| Elyria | EMH Regional Medical Center | SICU / Perioperative Services / Recovery Room |
| Sandusky | Firelands Hospital | SICU / Emergency Department |
| Cleveland | Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Cardiovascular ICU / Transplant |
| East Cleveland | Mt. Sinai Hospital | Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse, Trauma, SICU and CVICU |
Details for each role are on the experience page.
Educated in Northeast Ohio
Saghafi began her nursing education close to home, earning an Associate Degree in Nursing from Cuyahoga Community College. She later completed a BSN through Indiana Wesleyan University, and she is pursuing an MBA in Healthcare Administration through Western Governors University. See education and credentials.
Community ties
- Oberlin College: as part of her work at Oberlin Ketamine Clinic, Saghafi supported community outreach at the college, which brought in 10 student volunteers for upcoming mental health research.
- Home care in Amherst: as a care coordinator, she worked with local physicians, healthcare agencies, ancillary providers and community partners to keep patients’ care continuous.
- A national group run from Amherst: the mentoring group she founded for young adults on the spectrum meets on Zoom and draws members nationwide (see community leadership).
Contact in the Amherst area
Saghafi is based in Amherst, Ohio, and works across the surrounding region. For professional inquiries, visit the contact page.