Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Katherine Albro

St. Joseph’s Medical Center
Hansville
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience

Compassionate caregiver skilled in delivering spiritual and emotional support in clinical environments. Connects effectively with diverse populations using strong communication and interpersonal skills. Committed to building trust and fostering relationships, with a focus on individualized outreach and collaborative care, specializing in elder and end-of-life support.

Work History

Chaplain Resident

1 Year
St. Joseph’s Medical Center | 08.2025 - 08.2026
  • Established spiritual care practice through classroom instruction and clinical work in multiple hospital settings, supporting a holistic view patient care.
  • Provided spiritual support to patients and families during critical health crises.
  • Conducted daily rounds, offering compassionate care and emotional guidance.
  • Facilitated open communication between patients and staff through a collaborative, patient-centered approach.
  • Adapted to diverse populations with varying beliefs and spiritual care needs while maintaining a secure theological framework.
  • Worked with a variety of spiritual assessment models to tailor appropriate interventions and provide meaningful documentation.
  • Cultivated intra-organizational relationships to build trust and enhance well-being of hospital staff.

Nutrition Coordinator

2 Years 3 Months
Martha & Mary Health Services | 05.2023 - 08.2025
  • Conducted nutrition assessments to evaluate individual dietary needs and preferences.
  • Maintained and updated dietary information for residents using Point Click Care software to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to integrate nutritional care into patient treatment plans enhancing resident care across departments.
  • Developed trust and rapport through daily interactions with residents, addressing dietary needs and supporting overall well-being.

Baker

7 Years 3 Months
Harmony Hill Healing Retreat | 02.2016 - 05.2023
  • Developed recipes, designed menus, and managed the production of all baked goods in a private retreat setting. Catered to a variety of health-related dietary preferences among a diverse clientele.

Owner/Operator

3 Years 6 Months
Sparrow Breads | 04.2012 - 10.2015
  • Baked artisan bread for area Farmer’s Market clientele, creating scalable formulas for all breads and developing new formulations based on customer requests and industry trends.

Education

Master of Arts - Chaplaincy

Fuller Theological Seminary | Houston, TX | 09-2026
Candidate for Master of Arts in Chaplaincy

Certificate - Gerontology

University of Washington Professional And Continuing Education | Seattle, WA | 05-2024

Certificate in Gerontology

Associate of Arts - Baking

Institute of Culinary Arts | Omaha, NE | 06-2007

Master of Arts - Latin American Studies

University of Texas | Austin, TX | 06-1996

Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs

University of Colorado | Boulder, CO | 08-1991
  • Magna cum Laude
  • Phi Beta Kappa

Skills

Paastoral care
End-of-life care
Grief support
Spiritual assessment
Effective communication
Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

  • 4 Units of CPE | 2026
  • Certification in gerontology | 2024
  • End of Life doula training | 2024
  • Seeking ACPE Board Certification
  • Seeking endorsement and ordination through the Federation of Christian Ministries (FCM)

Timeline

Chaplain Resident

St. Joseph’s Medical Center
08.2025 - 08.2026Read More

Nutrition Coordinator

Martha & Mary Health Services
05.2023 - 08.2025Read More

Baker

Harmony Hill Healing Retreat
02.2016 - 05.2023Read More

Owner/Operator

Sparrow Breads
04.2012 - 10.2015Read More

Fuller Theological Seminary

Master of Arts from Chaplaincy
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University of Washington Professional And Continuing Education

Certificate from Gerontology
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Institute of Culinary Arts

Associate of Arts from Baking
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University of Texas

Master of Arts from Latin American Studies
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University of Colorado

Bachelor of Arts from International Affairs
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Katherine Albro