Denise Johnson
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate professional with extensive experience in spiritual care and grief support at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center. Proven ability to foster trust and rapport with patients and families, while effectively managing diverse teams. Skilled in records management and enhancing community engagement through impactful outreach initiatives.
Compassionate with solid background in providing spiritual and emotional support. Skilled in counseling individuals during challenging times and facilitating meaningful programs. Proven ability to demonstrate empathy and active listening to build trust and rapport.
Compassionate spiritual care provider with extensive experience in offering emotional support and guidance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving meaningful outcomes. Skilled in crisis intervention, counseling, and interfaith services. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring holistic care and support for diverse communities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chaplain
Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Developed relationships with patients and families, resulting in increased trust and rapport during difficult times.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Provided compassionate pastoral care in emergency departments, addressing the spiritual needs of patients experiencing acute distress or trauma.
SR. Minister
Bread of Heaven Ministry
03.2015 - Current
- Managed a diverse team of staff and volunteers, promoting teamwork and effective communication.
- Guided church governance processes, ensuring transparent decision-making and adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Spearheaded outreach efforts to grow the congregation''s membership and community impact.
Co-Pastor
Full Gospel Church of God
02.2002 - Current
- Facilitated team-building activities within the ministry staff, fostering a supportive and cooperative work environment.
- Served as a trusted advisor on matters related to theology, ethics, and doctrine for congregants seeking counsel.
- Led training seminars on various topics such as marriage enrichment, parenting skills, or personal finance management for congregant education purposes.
- Enhanced congregation engagement by delivering thought-provoking and culturally relevant sermons.
- Promoted spiritual growth among members with regular Bible study sessions and prayer meetings.
SR Loan Processor
Academy Mortgage Corporation
03.2005 - 01.2019
- Established strong relationships with lenders, title companies, and borrowers for smooth loan transactions.
- Managed a high-volume pipeline of loans, consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy in documentation.
- Proactively identified potential issues within applications, taking necessary steps to rectify them before submission for approval.
- Streamlined loan processing by implementing efficient workflow systems and task prioritization.
- Developed a comprehensive understanding of various lender guidelines which helped expedite loan approvals.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely and accurate loan processing, maintaining clear communication throughout the process.
Education
Master of Ministry - Theological Studies
Vision International University
ISOM-Redlands CA06-2026
Certificate of Completion - Care Giver
Department of Veterans Affairs
Denver, CO03-2022
Bachelor of Ministry - Theological Studies
Vision International University
ISOM-Redlands CA10-2021
Certificate of Completion - Mortgage Loan Underwriting
Mortgage Bankers Association of America
Burbank, CA01-2000
Skills
- Grief support
- Records management
- Spiritual care
- Addiction support
Certification
- Certificate of Appreciation, Olive View -
Certificate of Appreciation
State of California Senate, Certificate of Recognition
United State House of Representatives, Certificate of Recognition
City of Los Angeles, Certificate of Recognition
California Legislature Assembly, Certificate of Recognition
Olive View Medical Center, Certificate of Appreciation
National Day of Prayer, Certificate of Appreciation
Timeline
Chaplain
Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
SR. Minister
Bread of Heaven Ministry
03.2015 - Current
SR Loan Processor
Academy Mortgage Corporation
03.2005 - 01.2019
Co-Pastor
Full Gospel Church of God
02.2002 - Current
Master of Ministry - Theological Studies
Vision International University
Certificate of Completion - Care Giver
Department of Veterans Affairs
Bachelor of Ministry - Theological Studies
Vision International University
Certificate of Completion - Mortgage Loan Underwriting
Mortgage Bankers Association of America
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