Continental Who's Who

Tamara Insteness

Tamara Insteness is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member in recognition of her contributions to the Geriatric Care field. Insteness serves as the Advanced Geriatric Care Coordinator at Westfield’s Hospital and Clinic. She has worked in this role for the past two and a half years and brings over 25 years of career experience, as well as extensive expertise in geriatric care and palliative care, to her role. “Our mission is to improve health and well-being in partnership with our members, patients and community,” the hospital’s website states. “Our vision is to provide health as it could be, affordability as it must be, through relationships built on trust. We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve, we care and show empathy and respect for each person, we are strongest when we work together and with those we serve and we are committed to living our values. You can expect us to be your partner and treat you with dignity and respect.” Insteness strives to live the mission and values every day; she believes it is through the development of relationships built on empathy, respect, and trust that we get the best results in improvement of health. Insteness’ job duties include oversight of and responsibility for over 100 residents who reside in the facility. “The key to my success is being a perfectionist and an overachiever,” Insteness said. “You have to be patient and compassionate. Never stop learning. If you stop learning, you stop living.” Insteness earned her Associate’s degree in Nursing from W.I.T.C. She then went on to complete her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Viterbo University in 2010, and then her Master’s degree in Nursing from the University of North Dakota in 2014. To further her professional development, Insteness is an active member of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, The Society for Post-Acute and Long Term Care Medicine, and American Geriatric Society. When not working, Insteness enjoys baking, sewing and gardening. For more information, visit www.westfieldshospital.com.