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Gilda M Philibert

Farmingdale

Summary

Dynamic chaplain with extensive experience at Catholic Health St Joseph Hospital, adept in EPIC charting and holistic care implementation. Proven ability to facilitate group prayer and provide bereavement support, ensuring compassionate patient advocacy. Recognized for cultural sensitivity and active listening, enhancing spiritual well-being for diverse populations.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Chaplain

Catholic Health St Joseph Hospital
Bethpage
05.2022 - 05.2025
  • Delivered spiritual support to patients and families throughout hospital stays.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement holistic patient care strategies.
  • Documented spiritual care activities in EPIC , timely and accurately.
  • Facilitated prayer services while respecting diverse religious beliefs of patients and staff.
  • Facilitated bereavement group.
  • Provide prayer at daily huddle, respecting all faiths.
  • Ordered supplies.
  • Related effectively with the clergy. Assisted at daily Mass.

Chaplain

CHSLI/Mercy Hospital
Rockville Centre
09.2015 - 05.2023
  • Provided safe and caring visits, to assess emotional and spiritual needs of individuals of all faiths.
  • Facilitated group prayer
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to address holistic patient care approaches.
  • Documented spiritual care activities and assessments in EPIC, timely and accurately.
  • Coordinated memorial services.
  • Maintained availability to answer pages for emergency pastoral care during assigned shifts.
  • Administered communion

Teacher

Western Suffolk BOCES
Huntington
03.1980 - 06.2010
  • Created lesson plans inviting the student to learn and enjoy the subject matter.
  • Supported classroom management with care and integrity of the population being taught.
  • Engage with parents as to make them a part of the growth of their child.
  • Organized and ran local and state competitions in the chosen field of study.
  • Incorporated many diverse techniques to bring forth learning.
  • Worked with multiple school districts.
  • Represented staff members as a union representative.

Education

Master of Arts - Theology Studies

Seminary of The Immaculate Conception
Huntington, NY
05-2008

Bachelor of Arts - Teaching

NYIT
Westbury, NY
01-1985

Associate of Science - Horticultural Science

SUNY Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NY
05-1983

Skills

  • EPIC charting
  • Holistic care implementation
  • Spiritual assessment
  • Group prayer facilitation
  • Bereavement support
  • Patient advocacy
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Active listening

Timeline

Chaplain

Catholic Health St Joseph Hospital
05.2022 - 05.2025

Chaplain

CHSLI/Mercy Hospital
09.2015 - 05.2023

Teacher

Western Suffolk BOCES
03.1980 - 06.2010

Master of Arts - Theology Studies

Seminary of The Immaculate Conception

Bachelor of Arts - Teaching

NYIT

Associate of Science - Horticultural Science

SUNY Farmingdale