“Rob is a one-of-a-kind human being who is truly dedicated to his work, team, and the department,” said Dionne Weadon, MSN, RN, Service Director, Anesthesiology-Inpatient department, Sacramento Medical Center.
Robert “Rob” Galli is the senior staff assistant in the Anesthesiology-Inpatient department at the Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center and is a 26-year Kaiser Permanente employee.
Inspiration for Health Care
Galli’s connection to Kaiser Permanente is deeply rooted. “I grew up in Sacramento as a Kaiser Permanente member, and my brother was born at the Medical Center on Morse Avenue,” said Galli. This shared history with Kaiser Permanente as an organization, coupled with the encouragement of a close friend who was a Kaiser Permanente employee, led Robert to apply for a job, beginning his journey with the organization.
His colleagues also inspire him: “The professionalism of our nurses and physicians inspires me. Their knowledge of the anesthesia practice and commitment to our patients is commendable. Sacramento Anesthesiology has a fantastic group of providers, and I am proud to be part of the team.”
Leading with Purpose
“Leading with purpose means leading by example. I try to remain true to myself and my core beliefs. I enjoy helping those around me and treating all people with dignity and respect,” said Galli.
Galli’s leadership is evident in his actions. “He often arranges his time off to ensure the department is not left without administrative/staffing support. His reliability, effectiveness, creativity, hard work, and passion for his work and the team are all testaments to his leadership qualities,” said Weadon.
Delivering Care Excellence
“My purpose is to be a high performer at work for the good of the department, for our staff and patients, and to uphold my standards of excellence. I take pride in showing up to work every day and caring for the people I have the privilege to serve,” said Galli.
Galli’s adaptability and willingness to learn are also noteworthy. “When I became department chief, I suggested modifying our daily scheduling to make it easier to access Kaiser Permanente’s intranet. Despite this change affecting his workflow, he was 100% onboard. He quickly learned the new system and jumped right in, making our daily work much easier,” said Weadon.
“Rob’s dedication is also evident in his behind-the-scenes contributions. He assists with all the administrative tasks for our Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, including scheduling, approving timecards, and assisting with payroll,” said Weadon.
“I appreciate Rob more than words could ever express and he has been there for the team through challenging times. He has a great attitude and is appreciated by everyone in the department,” added Weadon.