Compassionate, perceptive, problem-solving leader driven by a desire to enhance organizational effectiveness as well as make a difference in the lives of individuals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCT (Patient Care Technician)
Sentara Leigh Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Completed Sentara's Student Nurse Internship Program (SNIP) at Sentara Leigh and worked 40-hour weeks during the summer of 2024
Employed as a PCT in the resource pool which provided experience and exposure to work in a wide variety of nursing settings
Interns also had the opportunity to shadow RNs for an 8-hour shift in a variety of units including ED, IMCU, ICU, Ortho, Oncology, Wound Care, Med-Surg, etc
Currently working part-time as a PCT during the 2024-2025 school year
Church-Planter / Pastor
Tamarindo Church
08.2012 - 03.2021
Established and led a community of faith of 80-100 people in the town of Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Directed a leadership team consisting of board and staff members who provided oversight and execution of the church's goals and mission
Provided pastoral care and counseling for individuals and couples in our community
Implemented ministry programs and events to serve and reach our community including the Alpha Course, Marriage Courses, Parenting Courses, Spring Festival outreach, Men's Retreats, and local mission projects
Led a capital campaign raising $750,000 for the construction of the Tamarindo Church Building
Designed and oversaw all aspects of the construction of the new church building
Established a partnership with a school in Nicaragua that educates and cares for the poorest of the poor
Led twelve mission trips to Nicaragua to serve the school and community by building homes, executing construction projects, and financially sponsoring children in the school
Pastor / Associate Pastor
Beach Community Church
07.2007 - 05.2012
Led the church board and staff in fulfilling our church's goals and vision
Delivered weekly sermon and led the music/worship team during Sunday worship services
Implemented various new programs and events to serve and reach our community
Led mission trips to serve the poor in Nicaragua
Provided pastoral care and counsel for people in our church and community
Youth Ministry Leader
Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church
08.2000 - 06.2002
Led a team six college students who served as youth ministry volunteers
Facilitated outreach programs for youth through a partnership with the organization of Young Life
Collaborated with church staff in facilitating Sunday School for children at the church
Taught annual Confirmation class for high school students
Led bible studies and worship music during ministry events
Youth Ministry
Young Life
06.1996 - 05.1998
Facilitated outreach programs serving youth at Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach
Led a team of volunteers and student leaders to provide youth programs with anywhere from 40 to 200 teenagers in attendance
Collaborated with other staff and interns in organizing and city-wide programs
Completed Level I and Level 2 of Intern Training
Completed Level 1 Area Director Training
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Chesapeake, VA
05-2025
Masters in Divinity - Theology
Princeton Theological Seminary
Princeton
05-2005
Master of Science - Geological Engineering
Radford University
Radford, VA
12-1994
Skills
Leadership Communication Collaboration
Marketing
Project Management
Problem Solving
Resiliency
Arbitration
Public Speaking
Teaching
Basic nursing care
Healthy meal preparation
Vital signs monitoring
Infection prevention
Safety protocols
Mobility assistance
Professional bedside manner
Restocking Supplies
ADL Support
Basic life support
Monitoring patient conditions
Active listening
Vitals documentation
Infection control standards
Catheter care
Feeding assistance
Adaptable
Patient positioning
Emotional support
Compassionate care
Infection control
CPR certification
Certification
Clinical Pastoral Education, Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ - Jun-Aug 2004
Prepare/Enrich Marriage Counseling Certification - Oct 2013
SCORRE Speaker Academy - Oct 2014
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
PCT (Patient Care Technician)
Sentara Leigh Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Church-Planter / Pastor
Tamarindo Church
08.2012 - 03.2021
Pastor / Associate Pastor
Beach Community Church
07.2007 - 05.2012
Youth Ministry Leader
Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church
08.2000 - 06.2002
Youth Ministry
Young Life
06.1996 - 05.1998
Clinical Pastoral Education, Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ - Jun-Aug 2004
Prepare/Enrich Marriage Counseling Certification - Oct 2013
SCORRE Speaker Academy - Oct 2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Masters in Divinity - Theology
Princeton Theological Seminary
Master of Science - Geological Engineering
Radford University
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