Lisette Alicea
March 2026
Lisette
Alicea
,
RN, RRT
Home Care
Valley Home Care
Paramus
,
NJ
United States
Through the bereavement, Lisette has been a constant source of support, visiting them for lunch and cherishing the memories shared during the visits.
Lisette is a compassionate nurse who coordinates the team's and back-office activities and passionately case-manages several patients in the field.
She has a natural talent to engage children and families. She meets them where they are. On the journey to the end of life for children, she is meeting them at the most vulnerable times.
One of the tasks she undertakes is seeking urgent financial assistance for families facing unimaginable challenges. Lisette was the case manager of M, a seven-year-old daughter, who was diagnosed with a diffuse high-grade glioma, a terminal brain tumor.
M had bravely undergone three brain surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation in an effort to prolong her life. Despite receiving chemotherapy biweekly, her tumor continued to progress. In a final attempt to give M more time, her parents chose to proceed with a third surgery followed by another round of radiation therapy. These treatments were not curative but were being done with the hope of creating more precious time together.
Lisette made countless visits during the day, evening, and on weekends to help walk alongside this family's journey. She would bring M's favorite Barbie dolls and sit on the floor to play with them.
Lisette can collaborate with the oncology and palliative care teams to serve as their eyes and ears in the home. Their plan of care and medications were often modified based on her expert assessment. She also included M's younger brother in her visits, who was just 18 months old. She brings him his special treats, too.
M's mother, T, was a breast cancer survivor and recently underwent testing that revealed a mass in her hip, suspected to be a sarcoma. Lisette has allowed T to lean on her and the social worker during this time. M's father was currently unemployed, further compounding the family's financial and emotional stress. She worked with the social worker to access funds to make their struggles easier. Lisette made home visits two to three times a week towards the end of life to ensure M's comfort and symptom management.
She works well with her team, along with G, our dedicated art therapist, who visits M at home weekly to provide art therapy—one of the few moments M truly looks forward to during her week.
M's family was incredibly deserving of all the support the team provided. Lisette went above and beyond to walk along the journey. The week before M passed, Lisette prepared the family as best as they can. M died peacefully at home. Lisette was out of town but supported her colleague and gave her the confidence by talking her through the visit and offering emotional support.
Through the bereavement, Lisette has been a constant source of support, visiting them for lunch and cherishing the memories shared during the visits. With her warmth and peace, she is an extraordinary Nurse.
She has a natural talent to engage children and families. She meets them where they are. On the journey to the end of life for children, she is meeting them at the most vulnerable times.
One of the tasks she undertakes is seeking urgent financial assistance for families facing unimaginable challenges. Lisette was the case manager of M, a seven-year-old daughter, who was diagnosed with a diffuse high-grade glioma, a terminal brain tumor.
M had bravely undergone three brain surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation in an effort to prolong her life. Despite receiving chemotherapy biweekly, her tumor continued to progress. In a final attempt to give M more time, her parents chose to proceed with a third surgery followed by another round of radiation therapy. These treatments were not curative but were being done with the hope of creating more precious time together.
Lisette made countless visits during the day, evening, and on weekends to help walk alongside this family's journey. She would bring M's favorite Barbie dolls and sit on the floor to play with them.
Lisette can collaborate with the oncology and palliative care teams to serve as their eyes and ears in the home. Their plan of care and medications were often modified based on her expert assessment. She also included M's younger brother in her visits, who was just 18 months old. She brings him his special treats, too.
M's mother, T, was a breast cancer survivor and recently underwent testing that revealed a mass in her hip, suspected to be a sarcoma. Lisette has allowed T to lean on her and the social worker during this time. M's father was currently unemployed, further compounding the family's financial and emotional stress. She worked with the social worker to access funds to make their struggles easier. Lisette made home visits two to three times a week towards the end of life to ensure M's comfort and symptom management.
She works well with her team, along with G, our dedicated art therapist, who visits M at home weekly to provide art therapy—one of the few moments M truly looks forward to during her week.
M's family was incredibly deserving of all the support the team provided. Lisette went above and beyond to walk along the journey. The week before M passed, Lisette prepared the family as best as they can. M died peacefully at home. Lisette was out of town but supported her colleague and gave her the confidence by talking her through the visit and offering emotional support.
Through the bereavement, Lisette has been a constant source of support, visiting them for lunch and cherishing the memories shared during the visits. With her warmth and peace, she is an extraordinary Nurse.