OSCAR L. LEWIS II
Vitas Healthcare Inc.
Royal Palm Beach,Florida
1
Certification
16
years of professional experience
Compassionate Hospice and Healthcare Chaplain with over 10 years of experience addressing spiritual and emotional needs of patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. Holds a Master of Divinity and completed five units of Clinical Pastoral Education, qualifying for board certification. Facilitates ministerial services and guides families through medical and ethical decisions, while effectively communicating in diverse settings.
Work History
Hospice Chaplain
1 Year 6 Months- Completed initial spiritual assessments and reassessments by regulatory deadlines, collaborating with interdisciplinary team to develop and refine each patient's Plan of Care
- Steps in to support and calm family members, patients, and healthcare staff when things get overwhelming, blending spiritual and emotional care as the moment calls for it
- Leads memorial services, rituals, and bereavement follow-up sessions on request, staying present with families through life’s transitions
- Documented all pastoral care visits and spiritual assessments in patient's medical chart, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records
- Provided spiritual and emotional care to family members, patients, and healthcare staff during crises.
Hospice Chaplain
2 Years- Served the spiritual and emotional needs of patients and families by building individualized care plans in coordination with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Collaborated with care teams to assess patient conditions and family dynamics, shaping personalized spiritual support plans
- Responded to crisis and emotional situations through direct spiritual triage across two interdisciplinary teams carrying more than 100 patients each
- Provided religious support and consolation across a wide range of faith backgrounds, including grief and bereavement care
- Facilitated post-death bereavement support for families, connecting them with counseling, support groups, and crisis resources
- Oversaw two interdisciplinary teams within six months of hire, managing a combined census of over 200 patients while providing direct care
- Mentored a newly hired chaplain during onboarding and served as the team's resource for EMR documentation that meets Joint Commission standards
Supervisory Naval Chaplain
4 Years- Directed the Command Religious Program for more than 2,000 servicemembers, identifying religious ministry needs across the Department of the Navy
- Managed three Religious Ministry Teams, training each one on ministry policy, doctrine, and mission specific requirements
- Compiled quarterly reports for senior chaplains and Religious Program Specialists, translating field level needs into actionable recommendations for leadership
- Coached and mentored subordinate ministry teams, enhancing their ability to meet religious ministry standards
- Identified risk factors early and connected servicemembers with support services before problems affected performance
- Designed and delivered instructional courses on crisis prevention, presenting recommended courses of action directly to command personnel
- Developed and delivered instructional courses on crisis prevention, equipping command personnel with recommended courses of action
- Consulted with local governments, schools, hospitals, and other institutions to understand and meet community needs
Hospice Chaplain
2 Years- Built individualized care plans and offered direct counseling to hospice patients and their families
- Facilitated connections between clergy, rabbis, and community partners with patients and families for psychosocial support
- Completed bereavement risk assessments in line with agency procedure
- Took part in patient care conferences, quality improvement meetings, and staff in services
- Developed and assessed training programs for staff, volunteers, and community members to enhance care delivery
- Guided agency staff and community partners on compliance with federal, state, and county regulations impacting patient care
- Served as CAHPS Ambassador, leading scenario-based training for the interdisciplinary team as part of ongoing quality improvement work
Clinical Pastoral Education Resident
2 Years- Provided clinical visitation across an 818-bed acute care and 50 bed long term care Level I trauma center
- Cultivated collaborative relationships with interdisciplinary team, serving as key resource for religious and social service needs
- Maintained comprehensive visitation records, authored support service reports, and ensured accurate patient chart updates
- Built working relationships across the interdisciplinary team and served as its resource on religious and social service needs
- Met weekly with the interdisciplinary team to shape a holistic plan of care focused on crisis prevention
- Provided social services during a rotating 24-hour on-call schedule throughout the hospital
- Kept detailed visitation records, wrote support service reports, and updated patient charts with accurate documentation
Interim Spiritual Leader
3 Years- Provided interim spiritual guidance on the church's board and committees, leading weekly ecclesial order, communion, and baptisms.
- Facilitated community outreach initiatives and developed ministry focused on healing and reconciliation, enhancing congregational support and connection
- Taught ministerial leaders to conduct Bible studies.
AmeriCorps Member
1 Year- Developed community outreach campaign targeting local immigrant population in Palm Beach County to enhance access to services
- Coordinated intake process for immigrants and residents seeking services, facilitating referrals to appropriate local providers
- Sustained partnerships with area service organizations to ensure up-to-date referral paths for clients
Education
Master of Divinity - Counseling
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Skills
Chaplain certification
Palliative care
Crisis and grief support
Interdisciplinary spiritual care
Ministerial leadership
religious ceremonies
and routine patient visitation
Medical and ethical guidance
Judgment in high-stakes care
Interdisciplinary communication
Program development
Accomplishments
• Board certification eligible chaplain (M.Div. + 5 units Clinical Pastoral Education)
• Certified Myers Briggs Type Indicator Facilitator
• Certified Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Facilitator
• Certified Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) Facilitator
• Certified Prepare and Enrich Trainer
• Certified Bowen Family Systems Educator
• Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal recipient
Affiliations
- Member, National Education Association (NEA)
- Member, Mentoring Networking Association
- Member, Urban League Young Professionals of America
- Alumni, LISC AmeriCorps
Certification
- Board certification eligible chaplain (M.Div. + 5 units Clinical Pastoral Education)
- Certified Myers Briggs Type Indicator Facilitator
- Certified Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Facilitator
- Certified Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) Facilitator
- Certified Prepare and Enrich Trainer
- Certified Bowen Family Systems Educator
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal recipient
Languages
French
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Hospice Chaplain
Vitas Healthcare Inc.
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Hospice Chaplain
TrustBridge Inc.
01.2023 - 01.2025Read More
Supervisory Naval Chaplain
United States Navy
01.2019 - 01.2023Read More
Hospice Chaplain
VITAS Healthcare
01.2017 - 01.2019Read More
Clinical Pastoral Education Resident
Erlanger Health System
01.2015 - 01.2017Read More
Interim Spiritual Leader
Mount Eagle Church
01.2012 - 01.2015Read More
AmeriCorps Member
LISC AmeriCorps
01.2011 - 01.2012Read More
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Bachelor of Science from Organizational Management
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Palm Beach Atlantic University
Master of Science from Organizational Leadership
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Pentecostal Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity from Counseling
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