David Hustedt
Albuquerque,New Mexico
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate professional with extensive experience at Compassus Hospice, excelling in spiritual guidance and emotional support. Proven ability to communicate effectively under pressure. Skilled in fostering trust and rapport, enhancing care through strong interpersonal skills and a commitment spiritual well being based on The Bible.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Prayer, Baptism and Prisin Ministry Team
Legacy Church, Albuquerque, NM
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Hospuce Chaplain/Pastor
Compassus Hospice
Albuquerque, NM
12.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for holistic patient care, addressing both physical and emotional needs.
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Developed relationships with patients and families, resulting in increased trust and rapport during difficult times.
- Officiated special services such as funerals, baptisms, re-baptisms, dedications and nursing home services, as well as provide sacraments and last rites.
Paramedic/Firefighter Rescue Driver
Albuquerque Fire and Rescue
Albuquerque, NM
08.2004 - 10.2024
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Streamlined patient handoff processes at hospitals by clearly communicating relevant information to receiving staff, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
- Patient and family counseling after traumatic events as well as death notifications.
Education
Theology
Southeastern Baptist Theology Seminary
Wake Forest, NCDiploma - Emergency Medicine
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA12.1996
Diploma - General Studies
Nekoosa High School
Nekoosa, WI05.1987
Skills
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Calmness under situations of high stress and duress
Patience and biblically based sermons and counseling
Related to worship/worship team: Christian music song writer/lyricist, musician, studio music producer/musician
Timeline
Hospuce Chaplain/Pastor
Compassus Hospice
12.2024 - Current
Paramedic/Firefighter Rescue Driver
Albuquerque Fire and Rescue
08.2004 - 10.2024
Prayer, Baptism and Prisin Ministry Team
Legacy Church, Albuquerque, NM
Theology
Southeastern Baptist Theology Seminary
Diploma - Emergency Medicine
University of Iowa
Diploma - General Studies
Nekoosa High School