Biography
Brittany Lewis, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CV-BC, is an advanced practice provider specializing in advanced heart failure at Ochsner Health in New Orleans, Louisiana. She also specializes in ventricular assist devices (VAD) and heart transplantation. With over 15 years of cardiac nursing experience, including a decade as a VAD coordinator, Dr. Lewis brings extensive clinical expertise and a comprehensive understanding of managing complex heart failure patients across the continuum of care. As a Doctor of Nursing Practice prepared family nurse practitioner, she is dedicated to delivering patient-centered care while addressing each patient’s individual needs, concerns and goals.
Dr. Lewis earned her doctorate degree from Loyola University New Orleans in 2025. She actively participates in International Consortium of Circulatory Assist Clinicians (ICCAC), American College of Cardiology (ACC), American Association of Heart Failure Nurses (AAHFN), Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) and Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) to stay updated on medical advancements.
Dr. Lewis has a special interest in her patients’ quality of life. She has completed research to implement a clinical practice guideline for her VAD patients and following up with Palliative Medicine in the outpatient setting.
In addition to her clinical role, Dr. Lewis thoroughly enjoys teaching. She is a professor at Loyola University New Orleans in the following programs: Family Nurse Practitioner and Doctor of Nursing Practice. She is committed to mentoring the next generation of advanced practice providers and bridging the gap between academic preparation and real-world clinical practice. She also teaches Respecting Choices Advanced Care Planning and Shared Decision Making for Serious Illness alongside fellow Ochsner providers. Dr. Lewis has presented at the Louisiana-Mississippi Hospice and Palliative Care Conference and the Alabama Emergency Medicine Conference.
Outside of medicine and teaching, she enjoys decorating and has a new found hobby of flowers and gardening.
Dr. Lewis earned her doctorate degree from Loyola University New Orleans in 2025. She actively participates in International Consortium of Circulatory Assist Clinicians (ICCAC), American College of Cardiology (ACC), American Association of Heart Failure Nurses (AAHFN), Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) and Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) to stay updated on medical advancements.
Dr. Lewis has a special interest in her patients’ quality of life. She has completed research to implement a clinical practice guideline for her VAD patients and following up with Palliative Medicine in the outpatient setting.
In addition to her clinical role, Dr. Lewis thoroughly enjoys teaching. She is a professor at Loyola University New Orleans in the following programs: Family Nurse Practitioner and Doctor of Nursing Practice. She is committed to mentoring the next generation of advanced practice providers and bridging the gap between academic preparation and real-world clinical practice. She also teaches Respecting Choices Advanced Care Planning and Shared Decision Making for Serious Illness alongside fellow Ochsner providers. Dr. Lewis has presented at the Louisiana-Mississippi Hospice and Palliative Care Conference and the Alabama Emergency Medicine Conference.
Outside of medicine and teaching, she enjoys decorating and has a new found hobby of flowers and gardening.
Education and Training
Graduate School
Loyola University New Orleans
Field of Study: DNP-FNP
Year Completed: 2025
Certifications
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - Nurse Practitioner
- American Nurses Credentialing Center - Cardiac-Vascular Nursing
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