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Summary
Communicative Chaplain proudly offering over 7 years of providing support and compassionate care to patients, and their families. Remains calm in any type of situation. Empathetic professional with a high level of patience and committed to keeping information confidential.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Priest-Chaplain
Corecivic
Celina
06.2012 - 05.2021
- Assessed the spiritual needs of patients, residents, family members, physicians, associates, and volunteers.
- Gathered information and prepared materials for use in daily Masses, devotions, prayer meetings, and Bible studies.
- Maintained availability to answer pages for emergency pastoral care during assigned shifts.
- Responded quickly when paged for disasters or drills.
- Handled emotionally disturbing situations.
- Recorded patient information with Cerner database accurately and timely.
- Utilized understanding of crisis intervention and stress management to support others in emergency situations.
- Facilitated and participated in prayer services while honoring the religious preferences of patients, loved ones, and staff within the hospice.
CPE CHAPLAIN RESIDENCY
Corecivic
Chestnut Mound
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Assessed the spiritual needs of patients, residents, family members, physicians, associates, and volunteers.
- Delivered a high level of spiritual guidance, emotional support, and practical assistance to residents, loved ones, and employee teams.
- Gathered information and prepared materials for use in daily devotions, prayer meetings, and Bible studies.
- Recorded patient information with EPIC/Cerner database accurately and timely.
- Collaborated closely with individuals to better understand unique issues and determine appropriate levels of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
CHAPLAIN
California Pacific Medical Center
City
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Utilized understanding of crisis intervention and stress management to support others in emergency situations.
- Referred patients and associates to local clergy and pastoral ministries.
- Facilitated and participated in prayer services while honoring religious preferences of patients, loved ones and staff within hospital.
- Related effectively with clergy and individuals from variety of faith and non-faith traditions.
- Maintained availability to answer pages for emergency pastoral care during assigned shifts.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
CHAPLAIN
Scripps Mercy Hospital
City
11.2022 - Current
- Administering confessions, communion, baptisms, and other religious rites.
- Planning special ceremonies, services, and events in coordination with families and individuals.
- Visiting, counseling, and praying with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Gathering information and preparing materials for use in daily devotions, prayer meetings, and Bible studies.
- Collaborating closely with individuals to better understand unique issues and determine appropriate levels of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Providing pastoral assistance and support to both patients and loved ones during crisis situations.
- Delivering a high level of spiritual guidance, emotional support, and practical assistance to residents, loved ones, and employee teams.
Education
Ph.D. - Health Administration
Virginia University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA01.2024
Clinical Pastoral Certificate - Clinical Pastoral Education
St. Francis Memorial Hospital, Hyde Street
San Francisco, CA09.2022
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology & Disease Control
Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
Owerri, Nigeria06.2019
STM, Master of Sacred Theology - Sacred Theology
Urban Pontifical University, Rome
Rome, Italy06.2011
Bachelor Applied Arts - Religious Studies
Imo University
Owerri, Nigeria05.2011
Bachelor of Philosophy - Philosophy
Urban Pontifical University, Rome
Rome, Italy06.2006
Diploma - Mass Communication
Enugu State University of Science And Technology.
Enugu, Nigeria.05.2006
Skills
- SKILL SETS:
- Excellent listening and caring skills; deep empathy;
- Ability to communicate respectfully across cultures, orientations, religions;
- A calm demeanor, offering support to patient’s families;
- Team-spirited; motivated to learn; confident; flexible and open-minded;
- Basic knowledge in the use of appropriate software applications to enter and access patient/family data;
- Able to develop and maintain knowledge/skills through participation in continuing education;
- Ability to interpret and apply a body of regulations, policies, and procedures in professional practice;
- Ability to earn the respect of nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals;
- Possesses working knowledge of Palliative Care and ability to work in multidisciplinary team;
- Skill and proficiency in applying advanced concepts, principles and professional techniques;
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals
Timeline
CHAPLAIN
Scripps Mercy Hospital
11.2022 - Current
CHAPLAIN
California Pacific Medical Center
09.2022 - 11.2022
CPE CHAPLAIN RESIDENCY
Corecivic
09.2021 - 09.2022
Priest-Chaplain
Corecivic
06.2012 - 05.2021
Ph.D. - Health Administration
Virginia University of Lynchburg
Clinical Pastoral Certificate - Clinical Pastoral Education
St. Francis Memorial Hospital, Hyde Street
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology & Disease Control
Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
STM, Master of Sacred Theology - Sacred Theology
Urban Pontifical University, Rome
Bachelor Applied Arts - Religious Studies
Imo University
Bachelor of Philosophy - Philosophy
Urban Pontifical University, Rome
Diploma - Mass Communication
Enugu State University of Science And Technology.