OKECHUKWU NWANERI
North Las Vegas,USA
Summary
Professional with high standards and strong results-oriented approach in spiritual care. Known for effectively guiding individuals through personal struggles and orchestrating impactful community events. Reliable team collaborator with adaptability to meet changing needs. Proficient in crisis intervention, empathetic communication, and community outreach.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator
Lorian Health
01.2024 - Current
- Served as a resource for staff members seeking guidance or support in relation to their own spiritual well-being, promoting self-care within the workplace.
- Visited and counseled patients, families, and staff concerning death and dying by providing direct spiritual care.
- Served as a liaison between the hospice center and local religious communities, fostering relationships that enriched patient care experiences.
- Established trusting relationships with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds by demonstrating respect for their individual beliefs and traditions.
- Provided pastoral counseling to families coping with terminal illness, offering guidance and resources for navigating difficult decisions.
- Offered bereavement support to surviving loved ones following a patient''s passing, facilitating healing during a delicate time frame.
Chaplain
Brighton Hospice
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided spiritual support to patients and families, enhancing emotional well-being and coping skills
- Led counseling sessions and support groups, resulting in improved satisfaction and emotional resilience
- Developed and delivered spiritual care programs, increasing patient satisfaction by 20%
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure holistic treatment and superior outcomes
- Implemented spiritual care protocols, ensuring compliance with standards and improving care quality
Hospice Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator
One Care Hospice
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Offered spiritual and grief support to patients and families, enhancing emotional well-being
- Led bereavement support groups, fostering community and aiding healing processes
- Developed individualized care plans and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams
- Implemented innovative grief counseling techniques, increasing patient satisfaction by 20%
- Facilitated end-of-life discussions and crisis interventions, ensuring immediate support and relief
Chaplain
United States Air Force
05.2010 - 06.2023
- Led spiritual programs for over 1,200 personnel, fostering morale and resilience
- Conducted over 300 religious services annually, enhancing spiritual well-being
- Collaborated with military leadership on comprehensive care plans, improving mission readiness
- Organized interfaith events, strengthening unity among diverse personnel
- Implemented wellness programs, reducing stress-related incidents by 15%
- Mentored junior chaplains, boosting team effectiveness and counseling skills
Education
Doctor of Ministry - Pastoral Leadership
Louisiana Baptist University
Shreveport, LA10.2018
Master of Divinity - Military Chaplaincy
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA10.2013
Master of Information Technology -
American Intercontinental University
Hoffman Estates, IL04.2005
Skills
- Leadership & Team Building
- Strategic Planning
- Community Engagement & Outreach
- Pastoral Care & Counseling
- Emotional Support
- End-of-Life Discussions
- Bereavement Support
- Holistic Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Conflict Resolution
- Active Listening
- Patient Advocacy
- Therapeutic Communication
- Self-care Techniques
Certification
- Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) - Spiritual Care Association
- Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) - National Association of Veteran Affairs Chaplains
Ecclesiastical Endorsement
Endorsed and Ordained by Full Gospel Fellowship of Churches and Ministers International (FGFCMI), 11/07/13
Timeline
Hospice Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator
Lorian Health
01.2024 - Current
Chaplain
Brighton Hospice
08.2023 - 01.2024
Hospice Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator
One Care Hospice
11.2022 - 07.2023
Chaplain
United States Air Force
05.2010 - 06.2023
Doctor of Ministry - Pastoral Leadership
Louisiana Baptist University
Master of Divinity - Military Chaplaincy
Liberty University
Master of Information Technology -
American Intercontinental University
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