This month’s Flushing Hospital Medical Center’s (FHMC) Employee Spotlight shines, once again, on Lois Pettis, LPN and Office Manager of the Wound Care Program.
Lois is best known as a member of the Wound Care Team. Where a “normal” day is spent scheduling patients, meeting with patients, speaking with insurance providers, family member and working on staffing issues.
But, since January of 2020, days have been anything but normal. When the COVID-19 virus pandemic hit the Borough of Queens, Flushing Hospital became an epicenter for the care of COVID-19 patients. The Wound Care Department suspended treating patients and it was all hands-on deck to treat the patients being screened and diagnosed with COVID-19.
Lois never wavered. She was willing to help in any capacity necessary. She only went home after she contacted the COVID-19 virus herself. Thankfully, she has made a full recovery.
Since then, Lois has been a part of the vaccination team and has been an extremely valuable resource in managing the “vaccination pod” at FHMC.
Lois is best known for her welcoming smile and gentle nature with our staff and patients. She is an asset to any department she has been a part of during these trying times.
When asked what motivates her to do her job so well, Lois answers with a wide smile, “The patients! ”
Thank you Lois Pettis. You are a valued Flushing Hospital Medical Center team player. Congratulations on being our FIRST, TWO TIME EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT!
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