lisa wester, r.n.

87 Williams Road
Colchester, Vermont 05446
802-655-1833 (H)

professional profile
R.N. with a wide breadth of clinical skills and experience in nursing. Adept at
assessing medical situations accurately and utilizing excellent interpersonal s
kills.
Experience
March 23, 2009-September 25, 2009 Fletcher Allen Health Care - Colchester, VT
Staff Nurse II Walk-in Care Center/Urgent Care
n Provides advanced professional nursing care to patients in varying states of h
ealth and illness through triage, assessment, planning and evaluation of the pat
ients health needs.
n Provides direct care to patients and families as well as teaching and preparat
ion for continuing care.
2002-2009 Visiting Nurse Association Colchester, VT
Nurse Case Manager Hospice Palliative Care/Adult Home Care
n Experienced in phlebotomy, IV therapy, wound care and wound vac
n Independent and confident working alone in a wide variety of nursing care sett
ings
n Flexible and adaptable, organized and able to prioritize
n Works as a team player, helping out co-workers
n Knowledgeable in end of life care and pain and symptom management
2001-2002 Fletcher Allen Health Care Burlington, VT
Radiation Therapy Nurse II
n Member of radiation oncology department that serviced between 80-90 patients d
aily
n Taught clients and their family members about radiation therapy, side effects,
skin care, length and number of treatments ordered.
n Made follow-up calls 1 month post radiation to clients
n Scheduled and set up special procedures including: steriotactic radiosurgery f
or brain tumor treatment, high and low dose brachytherapy, prostate seed implant
s in the operating room and volume studies.
n Triaged phone calls for MDs.
2000 * 2001 Visiting Nurse Association Colchester, VT
Registered Nurse Case Manager Hospice/Palliative Care
n Practiced hospice philosophy in end of life care in the home setting and other
care facilities including Vermont Respite House.
n Attended weekly interdisciplinary team meeting
n Developed care plans per clients needs and desires with the goal of comfortabl
e and dignified death in his/her home.
n Provided emotional support and education to family members of the dying patien
t.
n Made bereavement follow-up calls to primary caregivers.
1990-2000 Scottsdale Health Care Scottsdale, AZ
Level 1 Trauma Center
n Cared for acutely ill adult patients with cardiovascular, oncology and hematol
ogy diagnoses as well as radiation oncology and AIDS patients
n Provided care for general post-operative patients
n Administered chemotherapy and cared for patients with epidural analgesia, resp
iratory isolation and remote cardiac monitoring.
n Shared charge nurse responsibilities on a cardiovascular surgery unit.
1992 (per diem) Charter Hospital of the East Valley Chandler, AZ
Registered Nurse
n Cared for patients with psychological illnesses including depression and chemi
cal dependency
n Performed suicidal checks, distributed medications
n Assured that patients attended therapy meetings.
1989-1990 Desert Samaritan Hospital Mesa, AZ
Staff Registered Nurse
n Worked on 32 bed orthopedic unit.
n Provided care for post-operative traumas, joint replacements and various ortho
pedic treatments and procedures.
1982-1989 University of Massachusetts Medical Center Worcester, MA
Staff Registered Nurse on Med/Surg, Gyn/Oncology Unit
n Patient care included: post cardiac catheterization; multi-traumas, corneal tr
ansplants, orthopedics, adolescent pediatrics, skin, muscles flap and bone graft
s, digit reimplantations, leech therapy, breast reconstructions, cesium implants
, infertility microsurgery, patients with ectopic pregnancies, and all types of
cancer patients.
n Administered chemotherapy.
1981-1982 St. Vincent Hospital Worcester, MA
Charge Nurse
n Responsible for administering IVâ s, medications and treatments for 26 patients
Provided effective care by utilizing sharp observational skills, excellent organ
izational skills, and having the ability to make quick decisions.
education
1978 * 1981 St. Vincent Hospital School of Nursing Worcester, MA
n Diploma in nursing
n Massachusetts R.N. license 1981
Certification in Chemotherapy:
University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, MA
Re-certified, Scottsdale Healthcare, Scottsdale, AZ
volunteer activities
I Can Cope Cancer Group for American Cancer Society, 1992
Conducted evening classes for patients and families to learn about cancer and tr
eatment
Invited guest speaker for each weekâ s theme and led discussion groups.
Professional organization memberships
Northern Vermont Oncology Nursing Society
American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
REFERENCES
Mary Jane LaMere, LPN 878-2888
Susie Staples, RN-Nursing Manager 658-1900
Judy Theoret, RN 802-524-9067
Chris Kaufman, RN 862-5449