Keunwoo Kwon
Summary
Driven Chaplain with proven expertise in pastoral care and grief support, honed at Rush University Medical Center. Excelled in delivering compassionate, individualized spiritual care, enhancing patient well-being, and leading impactful memorial services. Skilled in interfaith understanding and proficient in Microsoft Office. Demonstrated commitment to professional development in trauma-informed care, moral injury, and pediatric chaplaincy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Chaplain Resident
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
09.2023 - Current
- Served as a unit chaplain in four different units, offering spiritual care to patients, families, and staff (CICU, IMCU, General Pediatrics, and PICU).
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary care teams to create holistic and individualized care plans addressing patients'' unique needs.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing emotional and spiritual support during their hospital stays.
- Delivered individualized approaches considering situational and population-specific needs.
- Served as a compassionate presence during end-of-life transitions, supporting patients and families through the process of bereavement.
- Organized Infant/Child Memorial Service honoring deceased patients, providing solace to grieving family members and friends.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and seminars to further enhance chaplaincy skills.
- CPE Supervisors: Rev. Christy Howard-Steele, Rev. René Brandt, and Rev. Mary Altenbaumer
Chaplain Intern
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided grief and bereavement counseling to individuals and families.
- Assisted individuals in crisis by providing compassionate emotional and spiritual support.
- CPE Supervisor: Rev. Mark Tabbut
Education
Ph.D. - Integrative Studies of Ethics And Theology
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2025
Master of Arts in Religion (MAR) - Ethics
Yale Divinity School
New Haven, CT05.2016
Master of Theology (ThM) - Christianity And Culture
Presbyterian University And Theological Seminary
Seoul, South Korea08.2013
Master of Divinity (MDiv) - Theology
Presbyterian University And Theological Seminary
Seoul, South Korea02.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Sogang University
Seoul, South Korea08.2007
Skills
- Interfaith Understanding
- Reflective Listening
- Pastoral Care
- Mental Health Awareness
- Grief Support
- Trauma-Informed Care
- End of Life Care
- Prayer Guidance
- Religious Rituals / Preaching
- Effective Communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Research in Pediatric Chaplaincy and Clinical Ethics
Affiliations
- Presbyterian Church of Korea (TongHap)
- Society of Christian Ethics
- Pediatric Chaplains Network
Timeline
Chaplain Resident
Rush University Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Chaplain Intern
Rush University Medical Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
Ph.D. - Integrative Studies of Ethics And Theology
Loyola University Chicago
Master of Arts in Religion (MAR) - Ethics
Yale Divinity School
Master of Theology (ThM) - Christianity And Culture
Presbyterian University And Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity (MDiv) - Theology
Presbyterian University And Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Sogang University