Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote an engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spiritual Care Manager
UVA Community Health Systems
03.2014 - 04.2023
Supports the Diversity / Inclusion identity of the health network and insures high quality spiritual care for patients and staff, across a continuum of faith perspective or no such perspective
Works closely with Clinical and Administrative Directors, Nurse Managers in developing initiatives to promote employee well-being, diversity & inclusion support, and ethics consult services
Directs spiritual care services for patients and families, responds to ethics consults, and coordinates multi-faith resources
Responsible for orientation, scheduling, budgeting and payroll for Spiritual Care department as well as coordinating volunteers
Analyzes data to inform and maintain performance measures
Maintains professional relationships in the healthcare & faith community
Directs diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within Spiritual Care department and participates with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives throughout network
Develops direct reports by defining roles/responsibilities and expectations, assigning and communicating performance and promoting professional growth and accountability
Assists leaders in communicating and aligning work priorities with the organizational vision, mission, values, and service standards
Develops and implements policies and procedures for the Spiritual Care department
Coordinates community multi-faith resources
Coordinates spiritual care, worship, & bereavement services
Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Hospice Chaplain
Compassus Hospice and Palliative Care
04.2015 - 05.2018
Collaborates with Hospice Interdisciplinary Group members to develop, provide, integrate and implement a spiritual plan of care into the medical plan of care for patients and families
Provides patient, family and staff with need assessment results to address spiritual, pastoral, bereavement, crisis, and alternative dispute resolution support requirements
Documents patient care and related information according to State and Federal regulations
Facilitates trainings, memorials and related activities for families, caregivers, contracted facilities, staff and the community
Participates in on- call schedule to facilitate psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients, families and staff
Develops and facilitates capacity building activities for work team and agency personnel
Collaborates with community stakeholders to facilitate provision of service to patients and families.
Staff Chaplain
Washington Adventist Hospital
11.2013 - 03.2014
Provided emotional and spiritual support to institutional administration, patients, family members, and staff during crisis, emergency, and bereavement events
Documented patient care and related information according to State and Federal regulations
Made appropriate spiritual assessments and evaluations based on patients' condition
Planned and facilitated patient care that is comprehensive and organized to achieve its goal
Documented patient encounters using Cerner software
Planned and lead weekly Sabbath and annual memorial worship services for patients, families and staff.
Chaplain Resident
VCU Health - Medical College of Virginia
08.2012 - 08.2013
Provided emotional and spiritual support to institutional administration, patients, family members, and staff during crisis, emergency, and bereavement events
Documented patient care and related information according to State and Federal regulations
Made appropriate spiritual assessments/evaluations of patients' condition and impact to patient care
Planned and facilitated patient care that is comprehensive and organized to achieve its goal
Researched chaplain performance and integration of service into organizational culture
Planned and led annual memorial worship services for families of deceased patients and staff.
Regional Community Developer
Fairfax County Department Neighborhood & Community Services
02.2006 - 08.2012
Provided analytical support and program administration for Fairfax County Lee and Mt Vernon Magisterial Districts (to include but not limited to 3 senior centers, 3 community centers, 2 satellite neighborhood centers, 6 High School Pyramids, 100+ county employees, volunteers and Fairfax County resident / community leaders)
Facilitated strategic planning processes, policy analysis, data collection/reporting, benchmarking, process improvement, and other senior-level staff responsibilities related to policy and program management
Developed interdepartmental, multidisciplinary plans, strategic strategies and approaches for neighborhood and community building initiatives
Managed and directed complex programs designed to meet the recreational, social and welfare needs of a supported population in excess of 150,045 residents
Conducted organizational assessments and problem solving
Administered Fairfax County Child and Family Welfare mandated programs such as Child Development Services, School-Age Services, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program and other programs involved with professional, technical, and administrative work
Facilitated, negotiated, and developed strategies for collaborative problem solving / alternative dispute resolutions between local government agencies, community businesses, faith based organizations, neighborhood groups, schools, volunteer organizations, the underserved, at risk, and ethnically diverse populations to identify and address community needs
Supervised the implementation of program changes based on the strategic plans, synchronizing changes in workload, allocation of appropriated fund and non-appropriated fund resources, and renovation of facilities
Supported division chiefs in the establishment of procedures to achieve goals, and periodically evaluated goal achievement/ program execution
Provided recommendations to the immediate supervisor/s on the feasibility of continuing or disestablishing projects/programs
Established internal controls and audit programs for all aspects of resource management to ensure that personnel and dollars were used effectively and in accordance with governing regulations
Served as a Mediator with the Fairfax County office of Alternative Disputes, resulting in the successful 90% resolution of individual cases or facilitated group mediations
Planned, developed, and implemented, through program directors and major activity functional area managers, all community activities relating to marketing; financial management, including budget planning, projection, and control; logistical support; procurement and purchasing of supplies and equipment; facilities; and manpower control.
Online Faculty (Enterprise Planning)
University of Phoenix
10.2009 - 08.2010
Maintained online asynchronous and or synchronous communication with students in online discussions, to assist them in achieving course objectives
Motivated students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process, including but not limited to threaded class discussions, outside assignments/projects, research, enrichment activities, etc
Responded in a clear and well-expressed manner to students and University of Phoenix Online administration regarding questions and inquiries within 48 hours barring exigencies
Provided regular, accurate, and timely student-specific assistance, feedback and support to students relative to their performance
Actively monitored and documented individual student progress and provided mediation and direction as needed
Posted grades in a timely manner with feedback to assist students in understanding course materials and improving future assignments
Kept archives of student work and correspondences
Communicated with students and University of Phoenix Online staff by email and telephone as needed.
Community Center Director
Fairfax County Department of Community & Neighborhood Services
02.2001 - 02.2006
Managed and directed a community center facility designed to service the recreational, social and welfare needs of a population of approximately 122,281 residents in the Fairfax County Magisterial Districts of Springfield, partially Braddock and partially Sully
Project Lead on Agency strategic planning team to support the identification and development of draft policies, operation instructions, and training opportunities to assist staff in the development / recruitment / management of community advisory groups
Supervised the implementation of program changes based on the five-year plan, synchronizing changes in workload, allocation of appropriated fund and non-Appropriated fund resources, and operations/renovation of facility
Provided recommendations to immediate supervisor on the feasibility of continuing or disestablishing project/program.
Education
Doctor of Ministry - Global Leadership
Virginia Union University
Master of Science - Patient Counseling
Virginia Commonwealth University
Master of Divinity -
Virginia Union University
Master Business Administration - Project Management
Capella University
Council Of Governments - Certified Public Manager
Municipal Management
Washington, DC
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theater Management/Directing
Howard University
Skills
Certified Holistic Coach
Restorative Justice Facilitator
Community Engagement Facilitator
Collaborative Facilitation
Project Management
Building Partnership/Coalitions
Diversity/Inclusion Champion
Data Analysis
Performance Management
Policy Implementation
Business Development
Registered Yoga Instructor
Certification
Certified Holistic Coach
Board Certified Chaplain, BCCI
Restorative Justice Facilitator Certification
Certification: Advanced Mediation
Certification: Public Participation
Certification: General Mediation
COG Certified Public Manager, CPM
Affiliations
Member, Association of Professional Chaplains - 2013 to present
Member, Unity in the Community, Manassas VA - 2015 to present
Restorative Justice Facilitator, Northern Virginia Mediation Services - 2013 to present
Executive Board Member, Community in Development, Richmond Va - 2013 to present
Certified Yoga 12-Step Recovery Space Holder - 2019 to present
Registered Yoga Instructor, Yoga Alliance - 2018 to present
Executive Board Member, Alliance for Unitive Justice, Richmond VA - 2015 to 2017
Timeline
Hospice Chaplain
Compassus Hospice and Palliative Care
04.2015 - 05.2018
Spiritual Care Manager
UVA Community Health Systems
03.2014 - 04.2023
Staff Chaplain
Washington Adventist Hospital
11.2013 - 03.2014
Chaplain Resident
VCU Health - Medical College of Virginia
08.2012 - 08.2013
Online Faculty (Enterprise Planning)
University of Phoenix
10.2009 - 08.2010
Regional Community Developer
Fairfax County Department Neighborhood & Community Services
02.2006 - 08.2012
Community Center Director
Fairfax County Department of Community & Neighborhood Services
02.2001 - 02.2006
Doctor of Ministry - Global Leadership
Virginia Union University
Master of Science - Patient Counseling
Virginia Commonwealth University
Master of Divinity -
Virginia Union University
Master Business Administration - Project Management
Capella University
Council Of Governments - Certified Public Manager
Municipal Management
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theater Management/Directing
Howard University
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