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Abby Matter

St Paul,MN

Summary

Ordained ELCA Deacon with eight years of congregational ministry and two years of hospital ministry. Highly motivated, dedicated professional with a passion for helping people through difficult times. Offering empathy and holistic care to patients and families.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Chaplain Resident

North Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced patient well-being by providing emotional and spiritual support to 3 inpatient units during their hospital stays.
  • Participated in didactic sessions and education seminars.
  • Provided crisis intervention for patients and families experiencing trauma, grief, or loss, offering comfort and guidance.

Chaplain Resident

Abbott Northwestern Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary care teams to create holistic and individualized care plans addressing patients unique needs for 120 patient beds.
  • Served as compassionate presence during end-of-life transitions, supporting patients and families through process of bereavement.
  • Established effective rapport with diverse patient populations by demonstrating empathy, active listening, cultural sensitivity.

Director of Faith Formation

Roseville Lutheran Church
09.2014 - 07.2022
  • Collaborated with pastors, staff, and volunteers for successful execution of faith formation events and programs for about 100 confirmation students.
  • Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
  • Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.

Education

Master of Arts - Children, Youth And Family & Congregational Care

Luther Seminary
Saint Paul, MN
05.2017

Bachelor of Social Work -

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
05.2014

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Effective Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Reliability
  • Relationship Building
  • Spiritual care
  • Hospital ministry
  • Crisis Intervention
  • End of life care
  • Mental health awareness

Timeline

Chaplain Resident

North Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - Current

Chaplain Resident

Abbott Northwestern Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2023

Director of Faith Formation

Roseville Lutheran Church
09.2014 - 07.2022

Master of Arts - Children, Youth And Family & Congregational Care

Luther Seminary

Bachelor of Social Work -

Valparaiso University

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