Kathleen J. Leifeste

Background

Leifeste, Kathleen J. was born on September 5, 1949 in Jersey City. Daughter of Harold H. and Erna Mary (Stern) Zastrow.

Education

Diploma, Elizabeth (New Jersey)General Medical Center, 1973; Bachelor of science in nursing, Kean College New Jersey, Union, 1986.

Career

Senior staff nurse, Elizabeth General Medical Center oncology nurse - office, Elizabeth General Medical Center oncology unit coordinator, Elizabeth General Medical Center radiation oncology nurse, Elizabeth General Medical Center administration director oncology program, Radiation Oncology Superior vena cava syndrome. Facilitator Living with Cancer support group.

Achievements

• Kathleen J. Leifeste has been listed as a noteworthy Oncological nurse by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member North Control New Jersey chapter of Oncology Nursing Society (president 1990-1991, newsletter editor 1991-1993), American Cancer Society (service and rehabilitation committee), Professional Education Committee (member board of managers Union County & New Jersey division), Lambda Iota chapter of Sigma Theta Tau (president 1986-1988). F C.

Connections

Married Robert Charles Leifeste, June 22, 1974. Children: Jessica Erna, Heather Dawn.

Father:

Harold H. Zastrow

Mother:

Erna Mary (Stern) Zastrow

Spouse:

Robert Charles Leifeste

child:

Heather Dawn Leifeste

child:

Jessica Erna Leifeste