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Maureen Fryer

Oliver Springs,Tennessee

Summary

Generous and caring professional offering many years of experience facilitating spiritual services in medical settings. Empathetic approach with patients, families, and staff to create atmosphere of peace and openness. Strictly adhering to confidentiality in recordkeeping and documentation.

Have officiated many funerals and Memorial Services.

Led many student teams overseas and in the USA to prisons, streets, hospitals.

In addition to all the above, 15 years as a licensed social worker (England) CQSW (Certificate Qualified Social Worker) and ASW (Approved Social Worker(under the Mental Health Act 1980)

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospital Chaplain

Parkwest Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
06.2024 - Current
  • Provided spiritual support to patients, families and staff.
  • Facilitated grief counseling sessions with individuals and groups.

Counseling Student

Abundant Life Christian Counseling Services
Oliver Springs, TN
06.2021 - 03.2024

Hospice Chaplain

Adoration Hospice
Harriman, TN
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • Conducted spiritual assessments of patients and families in order to identify their emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs.
  • Provided pastoral care for the patient and family members through visits, phone calls, and other means of communication.
  • Developed individualized plans for spiritual care based on each patient's unique background and beliefs.
  • Facilitated grief counseling sessions with individuals or groups to help them cope with loss.
  • Organized weekly support groups for those who have experienced a loved one's death from terminal illness.
  • Led memorial services for deceased patients as requested by their families.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide holistic care to meet the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs of patients.
  • Assisted families in making end-of-life decisions such as completing advance directives.
  • Counseled family members on how to cope with feelings of guilt associated with a terminal illness.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care goals and progress towards those goals.
  • Created educational materials about hospice topics such as end-of-life decision making for use in staff education sessions or community outreach events.
  • Provided bereavement support services including follow up visits after a patient has passed away.
  • Maintained records related to patient encounters according to facility policies.
  • Attended continuing education courses related to chaplaincy practice in order to keep current on best practices.
  • Advised staff members on ethical issues that may arise when caring for terminally ill patients.
  • Supported staff members dealing with difficult situations related to death or dying by providing guidance and counsel.
  • Listened compassionately when patients expressed fears or concerns about the end stages of life.
  • Offered comfort measures such as prayer or reading sacred texts during moments of distress.

Hospice Chaplain

Magnolia Hospice
Arlington, TX
10.2018 - 03.2020
  • Conducted spiritual assessments of patients and families in order to identify their emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs.
  • Provided pastoral care for the patient and family members through visits, phone calls, and other means of communication.
  • Developed individualized plans for spiritual care based on each patient's unique background and beliefs.
  • Facilitated grief counseling sessions with individuals or groups to help them cope with loss.
  • Led memorial services for deceased patients as requested by their families.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide holistic care to meet the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs of patients.
  • Assisted families in making end-of-life decisions such as completing advance directives.
  • Counseled family members on how to cope with feelings of guilt associated with a terminal illness.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care goals and progress towards those goals.
  • Provided bereavement support services including follow up visits after a patient has passed away.
  • Maintained records related to patient encounters according to facility policies.
  • Attended continuing education courses related to chaplaincy practice in order to keep current on best practices.

Education

CPE - Clinical Pastoral Education

Parkland Hospital
Dallas
12-2016

Master of Science - Family Studies

Amberton Christian University
Garland, TX
10-2010

Bachelor of Science - Christian Ministries/Psychology

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX
05-2008

Associate of Science - Practical Theology

Christ For The Nations Institute
Dallas, TX
08-1994

Skills

  • Family Support
  • Crisis Management
  • Meditation Techniques
  • Sermon Preparation
  • Caregiver support
  • Records Maintenance
  • Accurate Recordkeeping
  • Effective Communication
  • Materials Preparation
  • Worship participation
  • Stress management assistance

Timeline

Hospital Chaplain

Parkwest Medical Center
06.2024 - Current

Counseling Student

Abundant Life Christian Counseling Services
06.2021 - 03.2024

Hospice Chaplain

Adoration Hospice
03.2021 - 06.2022

Hospice Chaplain

Magnolia Hospice
10.2018 - 03.2020

CPE - Clinical Pastoral Education

Parkland Hospital

Master of Science - Family Studies

Amberton Christian University

Bachelor of Science - Christian Ministries/Psychology

Dallas Baptist University

Associate of Science - Practical Theology

Christ For The Nations Institute

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