Francis Healthcare System. She is credentialed through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and has completed End of Life Nursing Curriculum (ELNEC) training. She has worked in various areas within the Penrose St. Francis over the past 31 years. Her expertise is in managing the spiritual, psychological, biophysical symptoms of serious illness. She has been a member of the Palliative Care Inpatient team at Penrose St. Francis for 1 year. Her goal is to provide patients and their families with support and information to make informed decisions regarding their goals of care. Furthermore, she strives to treat symptoms commonly associated with serious illness which contribute to a decrease in life satisfaction.