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English,Korean
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Irene Choi

Buford,GA

Summary

Accomplished Staff Chaplain at Mesun Healthservices, INC., adept in spiritual leadership and grief support. Enhanced patient and family care through effective communication and interfaith understanding, fostering significant improvements in end-of-life experiences. Excelled in crisis management, contributing to a compassionate environment and advancing professional development in chaplaincy. Empathetic Chaplain with experience assessing, developing and coordinating spiritual care plans. Well-organized and respectful individual with expertise in facilitating post-death bereavement processes and leading interfaith chapel services.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Reserved Army Chaplain

U.S.Army
Atlanta, GA
06.2024 - Current

A spiritual leader, counselor, and moral guide for soldiers and their families within the Army Reserve. This role multifaceted, encompassing religious services, pastoral care, counseling, and support for the moral and ethical well-being of service members.

Staff Chaplain

Mesun Healthservices, INC. Mesun Hopsice
Lawrenceville, GA , GA
07.2022 - 06.2024
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for hospice patients.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing spiritual and emotional support in their final stages of life.
  • Established trusting relationships with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds by demonstrating respect for their individual beliefs and traditions.
  • Enhanced overall quality of spiritual care services provided at the facility by creating a comprehensive chaplaincy program evaluation process.

Chaplain Resident

Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Inc- Atlanta, GA
08.2017 - 11.2018
  • Responded promptly to emergencies requiring chaplain services, prioritizing urgent needs of patients and their loved ones.
  • Educated medical staff on religious diversity to ensure culturally competent care for all patients in the facility.
  • Initiated crisis assessment and intervention skills in emergency situations.
  • Offered pastoral counseling to individuals struggling with life challenges, fostering personal growth and resilience.

Education

Master of Arts - Divinity

Columbia Theological Seminary
Decatur, GA
05.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Dankook University
Seoul, Korea
03.2001

Bachelor of Arts - English

Dankook University
Seoul, Korea
03.2001

Skills

  • Interfaith understanding
  • Spiritual care
  • Pastoral Care
  • Mental health awareness
  • Grief support

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Reserved Army Chaplain

U.S.Army
06.2024 - Current

Staff Chaplain

Mesun Healthservices, INC. Mesun Hopsice
07.2022 - 06.2024

Chaplain Resident

Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Inc- Atlanta, GA
08.2017 - 11.2018

Master of Arts - Divinity

Columbia Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Dankook University

Bachelor of Arts - English

Dankook University

English,Korean

I am fluent in both English and Korean in reading, writing, and speaking.

Irene Choi