Michael Kindom
Naperville,IL
Summary
Compassionate and results-driven Hospital Chaplain Manager with extensive experience in spiritual counseling, end-of-life care, and chaplaincy administration. Skilled in developing mission integration programs, mentoring spiritual care teams, and collaborating with multidiscplinary professionals to provide holistic support for patients, families, and staff. Committed to fostering an environment of empathy, resilience, and faith-based care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospital Chaplain Manager
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale
Hinsdale, Illinois
08.2022 - Current
- Lead a diverse chaplaincy team to provide timely spiritual care within a 261-bed hospital.
- Develop and implement mission integration programs in collaboration with faith leaders and community partners.
- Mentor and train chaplain interns and staff, promoting professional growth and patient-centered care.
- Provide spiritual care for high-acuity patients and their families.
- Provided spiritual guidance to team members during periods of intense stress and personal challenges.
- Coordinate interfaith services and ceremonies, fostering cultural inclusion.
Chaplain
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale
Hinsdale, Illinois
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Provide spiritual care for patients, families, and staff in a 261-bed facility.
- Respond to on-call duties.
- Assist with planning on-campus programs.
- Managed chapel service broadcasts for patient channel.
- Act as a preceptor for CPE interns.
- Network with community clergy and volunteers to provide faith-tradition-specific services for patients.
Chaplain
Graceful Palms Hospice
Glendale, California
11.2017 - 01.2020
- Provided spiritual care for patients and families across Los Angeles County and Antelope Valley, including in-home and facility-based hospice settings.
- Offered bereavement support and facilitated memorial services.
- Use HospiceMD for documentation and care coordination.
- Conducted orientation and training for new spiritual care personnel, integrating best practices and feedback mechanisms.
CPE Resident
Providence St. John’s Health Center
Santa Monica, California
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Provided spiritual care for patients, families, and staff in a 266-bed facility.
- Write weekly reflective emails sent to over 3,000 staff members, encouraging mindfulness, and self-care.
- Officiate commission services for incoming caregivers.
- Utilized electronic charting using EPIC.
- Provided on-call chaplaincy, serving as the first chaplain to stay on-site overnight to enhance availability.
CPE Intern
Methodist Hospital of Southern California
Arcadia, California
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Provided spiritual care for patients, families, and staff in a 335-bed community hospital, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Led worship services patients and staff.
- Utilized electronic charting using MACS.
CPE Intern
LAC+USC Medical Center
Los Angeles, California
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Provided spiritual care in a Level I Trauma Center, focusing on the Emergency Room and Critical Care Units.
- Coordinated bereavement support for families in Viewing Room, facilitating extended visitation times.
- Assisted with religious services for staff, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Implemented electronic charting using ORCHID.
Education
Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) (Pending) -
Board of Chaplaincy Certification Inc.
Hoffman Estates03-2025
1 Unit -
Providence St. John’s Health Center
Santa Monica, California08.2017
2 Units -
Methodist Hospital of Southern California
Arcadia, California03.2017
1 Unit -
St. Camillus Center for Spiritual Care
Los Angeles, California08.2016
Master of Divinity (MDiv) -
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, Michigan08.2015
Skills
- Spiritual Care
- End-of-Life Care Support
- Chaplaincy Leadership
- Mission Integration
- Interfaith Collaboration
- Community Outreach
- Electronic Medical Records
- Grief Support and Emotional Wellness Initiatives
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Licensure And Endorsements
- Ministerial License, North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists, 11/01/17 - Present
- Ecclesiastical Endorsement, Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries, 11/01/17 - Present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Hospital Chaplain Manager
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale
08.2022 - Current
Chaplain
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale
01.2020 - 08.2022
Chaplain
Graceful Palms Hospice
11.2017 - 01.2020
CPE Resident
Providence St. John’s Health Center
05.2017 - 08.2017
CPE Intern
Methodist Hospital of Southern California
10.2016 - 03.2017
CPE Intern
LAC+USC Medical Center
06.2016 - 08.2016
Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) (Pending) -
Board of Chaplaincy Certification Inc.
1 Unit -
Providence St. John’s Health Center
2 Units -
Methodist Hospital of Southern California
1 Unit -
St. Camillus Center for Spiritual Care
Master of Divinity (MDiv) -
Andrews University
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