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Laura Kaufmann

Algonquin,IL

Summary

Caring, dedicated and skilled in spiritual care particularly in working with patients and families at critical times in their lives

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chaplain

Ascension St. Benedicts Senior Living
Niles, IL
02.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated closely with individuals to better understand unique issues and determine appropriate levels of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
  • Provided pastoral assistance and support to both patients and loved ones during difficult situations.
  • Recorded patient information with database accurately and timely.
  • Gathered information and prepared materials for use in mass and other services, spiritual conversation groups and Bible studies.

Clinical Pastoral Educator

ADVOCATE AURORA HEALTH
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
06.2016 - 11.2022
  • Designed & provided CPE curriculum for adult learners to participate in a professional caregiving team with a focus on aiding patients to access their values & beliefs navigating difficult experiences.

CPE Manager

GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM
LA CROSSE, WI
08.2004 - 06.2016
  • Responsible for maintaining a program's national accreditation by maintaining high standards, writing policies and recruiting quality students.
  • Developed and provided CPE education for residents and interns

Vice President of Mission

GOOD SMARITAN HOSPITAL
MERRILL, WI
06.2001 - 08.2004
  • Participated as a member of the administrative team setting a dynamic vision, engaging finances, and building a strong team of caregivers.
  • Provided direct spiritual care for patients and staff throughout the hospital and in the emergency room

Education

Master of Arts (M.A.) Organizational Development -

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
Chicago, IL
06.1991

Master of Pastoral Studies Pastoral Care -

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
Chicago, IL
06.1986

Levels 1, 2 and Supervisory Education -

ACPE Clinical Pastoral Education

Skills

  • Caring
  • Dedicated
  • Skilled in spiritual care
  • Facilitating advance care planning conversations
  • Goals of care conversations
  • Designing and providing curriculum
  • Working with diverse individuals
  • Providing direct spiritual care
  • Providing staff support

Certification

  • ACPE Certified Educator
  • Respecting Choices First Steps Trainer & Facilitator

Timeline

Chaplain

Ascension St. Benedicts Senior Living
02.2022 - Current

Clinical Pastoral Educator

ADVOCATE AURORA HEALTH
06.2016 - 11.2022

CPE Manager

GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM
08.2004 - 06.2016

Vice President of Mission

GOOD SMARITAN HOSPITAL
06.2001 - 08.2004

Master of Arts (M.A.) Organizational Development -

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO

Master of Pastoral Studies Pastoral Care -

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO

Levels 1, 2 and Supervisory Education -

ACPE Clinical Pastoral Education

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