Wendy P. Lewis

• Operated in dual capacity, serving as clinician and manager of medical services.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
• Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
• Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
• Coordinated referrals for additional healthcare services and community support.
• Educated patients and families on health and care and counseled on challenging care decisions.
• Prescribed medications according to established protocols while considering the potential side effects of drugs used in palliative care settings.
• Attended interdisciplinary meetings where goals of care were discussed with other healthcare providers involved in the case.
• Performed comprehensive assessments of patient's medical histories, physical conditions, medications, allergies, laboratory results.
• Evaluated effectiveness of therapies used for symptom control or palliation.

• Provided palliative care to terminally ill patients and their families.
• Counseled patients and family members on end-of-life decisions, symptom management, and advance directives.
• Coordinated with other health professionals to ensure comprehensive care for the patient.
• Collaborated with hospice staff to ensure that patients receive appropriate services in accordance with their wishes.
• Assessed pain levels and developed strategies for managing pain through medication or non-pharmacological interventions.
• Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
• Attended interdisciplinary meetings where goals of care were discussed with other healthcare providers involved in the case.
• Evaluated effectiveness of therapies used for symptom control or palliation.

Conducted assessments, diagnostic treatment and medication management on adults in an outpatient cardiovascular setting.