Frances Loveland Olivieri
Austin,TX
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Resident Chaplain at Ascension Seton Hays, adept at providing spiritual and emotional support to patients, their families, and staff. Recognized for enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration and crisis intervention, ensuring comfort for patients and families during challenging times. Committed to fostering cultural sensitivity and effective communication in end-of-life care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CPE - Resident Chaplain
Ascension Seton Hays
Austin, TX
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted with patient assessments and documentation during daily rounds.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to improve holistic care strategies.
- Provided emotional and spiritual support to patients and families during health challenges.
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies and crises within hospital environment.
- Maintained accurate records of patient encounters, referrals, and advanced directives.
- Conducted pastoral visits to comfort grieving family members during crises.
- Led prayer services and workshops addressing spiritual needs of patients.
- Facilitated safe space for patients and families to express sorrows through empathetic listening.
End-of-Life Doula
Self-employeed
Various, Various
05.2023 - 10.2025
- Cultivated trusting relationships with clients to enhance comfort during end-of-life transitions.
- Developed resources on concepts surrounding a "good death" for client education.
- Facilitated effective communication among clients, families, and faith communities to promote understanding.
- Supported clients and caregivers with non-medical comfort measures, including massage therapy and aromatherapy.
- Provided education about ritual practices that facilitate prayer and strengthen spiritual connection.
Psychiatric Hospital Resident Chaplain
Ascension Seton Shoal Creek
Austin, TX
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Documented patient interactions in alignment with hospital guidelines and policies.
- Developed worship services for diverse patient populations, enhancing spiritual engagement.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients, addressing emotional and spiritual needs.
- Provided spiritual support during facility closing, ensuring comfort for patients and staff.
- Guided individuals facing life transitions through tailored spiritual counseling.
- Researched and presented materials for devotions and spiritual practices.
- Facilitated prayer services, respecting diverse religious preferences within the facility.
Education
Master of Arts - Divinity
Chicago Theological Seminary
Chicago, IL04-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Pastoral Ministry
Northwest University
Kirkland, WA07-2019
Skills
- Spiritual and emotional support
- Care team collaboration
- Crisis intervention
- Interpersonal communication
- End-of-life care
- Advance directive facilitation
- Cultural and religious sensitivity
- Comfort and support rituals
Affiliations
- Church Deacon and Grief Process facilitator/educator at upRising Austin
- Multi media artist; photography (micro and black & white), large scale metal and paint mural/collages, painting and sculpture
- Avid walker
- Life-long voracious reader
- Writing (journaling and poetry, and short story illustrations)
- Travel
- Bourbon Collector
Accomplishments
- Northwest University Leadership Scholarship
- President of Associated Women Students at Northwest University
- Campus Chaplain at Northwest University
- World Outreach Ministries Secretary
- Multiple 5K medals (walking)
Certification
- 4 Units of CPE (last unit in process of completion August 2025)
- Under care for ordination at upRising Austin (a Metropolitan Community Church Church)
- Church endorsement through upRising Austin
- Certified INELDA Death Doula
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Psychiatric Hospital Resident Chaplain
Ascension Seton Shoal Creek
03.2025 - 05.2025
CPE - Resident Chaplain
Ascension Seton Hays
11.2024 - Current
End-of-Life Doula
Self-employeed
05.2023 - 10.2025
Master of Arts - Divinity
Chicago Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Pastoral Ministry
Northwest University
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