Kevin Staunton
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Experienced professional skilled in mentoring, guiding, and providing emotional support to individuals through various challenges and developmental stages. With a strong background in spiritual care, counseling, and conflict resolution, I excel in building trust, fostering collaboration, and adapting to changing needs. Adept in active listening, crisis intervention, and ethical decision-making, I focus on delivering compassionate guidance and achieving impactful outcomes in diverse settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Mentor Professional
Boys and Girls Club of the Foothills
09.2021 - 02.2025
- Led groups of 15-20 youth in interactive activities and discussions regarding physical, mental, and emotional health.
- Provided academic support through tutoring sessions, contributing to improved grades and study habits among mentees.
- Introduced students to positive and creative outlets such as drawing and poetry.
Chaplain Resident
Children’s Hospital LA
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided spiritual and emotional support through empathetic listening and pastoral presence for patients and family members in hospital setting.
- Responded to crisis intervention for patients and families experiencing trauma, grief, or loss, offering comfort and guidance.
- Maintained accurate records of chaplain visits and pertinent patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Interacted with 10 or more patient consultations per day.
Chaplain Resident
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Served as a compassionate presence during end-of-life transitions, supporting patients and families through the process of bereavement.
- Responded to crisis intervention for patients and families experiencing trauma, grief, or loss, offering comfort and guidance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary care teams to create holistic and individualized care plans addressing patients' unique needs.
- Maintained accurate records of chaplain visits and pertinent patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Interacted with 10 or more patient consultations per day.
Chaplain Intern
Ann Klein Forensic Center
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Assessed spiritual and emotional needs for clients navigating mental illness and the legal system.
- Provided 30 clients of 200 bed facility one-to-one spiritually focused counseling sessions.
- Led mindfulness-based small group discussions that encouraged reflection on self-awareness, personal beliefs, and values among participants.
- Charted patient confidential notes and collaborated with interdisciplinary team.
Education
Masters of Divinity -
Princeton Theological Seminary
Princeton, NJ05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Theology, Church History, Biblical Studies
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA05.2016
Skills
- Goal planning
- Positive reinforcement
- Homework assistance
- Group and individual sessions
- Grief support
- Mental health awareness
- Multicultural competence
- Time management
Leadership Experience
Volunteer Leader, Young Life Leader, Claremont, CA, 01/14-05/16.
Head JV Boys Basketball Coach, West Covina Christian Middle School, Covina, CA, 11/15-02/16.
Men’s Prison Leader, Mexico Outreach, Azusa, CA, 03/15.
New Student Orientation Leader, Orientations and Transitions, Azusa Pacific University, CA, 09/13-05/14.
Timeline
Youth Mentor Professional
Boys and Girls Club of the Foothills
09.2021 - 02.2025
Chaplain Resident
Children’s Hospital LA
08.2020 - 08.2021
Chaplain Resident
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center
09.2019 - 08.2020
Chaplain Intern
Ann Klein Forensic Center
09.2018 - 05.2019
Masters of Divinity -
Princeton Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Theology, Church History, Biblical Studies
Azusa Pacific University
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