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Karen Bomster was honored as Westview's employee of the year. She's standing with administrator David Panteleakos. Courtesy photo.

 

DAYVILLE — Karen Bomster of Putnam was recently named Westview’s 2014 Employee of The Year by the Westview Health Care Center nomination committee. 

Bomster, a Licensed Practical Nurse, joined the Westview team in 1991. She worked as a full-time treatment nurse which matriculated to charge nurse. Then in 2007, she transitioned full time to the Resident Services Department as a Nurse Case Manager and then in 2009 took on responsibilities as the facility discharge nurse. 

Over the years Karen received four Employee Acknowledgement Reports, 18 above and beyond the call of duty “WOW” cards, achieved perfect attendance in 2001, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014 and was recognized as the 2004 February Employee of The Month.

“Karen’s exemplary professionalism and dedication makes her a wonderful choice for Westview’s Employee of The Year, said Administrator David T. Panteleakos. “Her commitment and high standards bring great value to the lives of our residents and patients. This award is certainly testimony to the amazing contributions Karen brings to our Westview family.” 

Bomster has lived in northeastern Connecticut all of her life and graduated from Woodstock Academy in 1970. She has been married to her high school sweetheart Wally for 44 years and has four children, seven grandchildren and a grandchild on the way in November.