Myra Whitaker
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Staff Chaplain at Level 1 Trauma Center
Profile: Master of Divinity Degree from an accredited seminary; Ordained Minister. Provide quality care to staff, patient and their families all situations. Leadership experience in both the church and in Corporate America Knowledge in field of theology and ethics in healthcare and behavioral sciences.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Chaplain
Indiana University Health, Riley Children’s Hospital, Methodist, University Hospitals, Bay Care Health Systems
01.2012 - Current
- Chaplain Responsibilities – Provide pastoral care through empathic listening, prayer, validation of feelings, grief facilitation, and end of life ministry
- Member of Post Code Study Debrief Team
- Recruit for Congregational Care Network (CCN)
- Advance Care Planning presentations
- Conduct special services for patients and staff
- Conducted research on African American Pastoral Care for Marginalized Persons with Diabetes
- Developed creative and meaningful way to minister to staff during the pandemic.
Ordained Minister
Eastern Star Missionary Baptist Church, Exhortation Ministry
09.2000 - Current
- Prayer Line Ministry – Volunteered weekly to answer calls during live broadcast of church worship service
- Counseled, ministered and prayed over the telephone as needed
- Responded to prayer request submitted through the church’s website
- Preach and provide pastoral care to nursing home residents
- Serve as Worship Leader during Sunday morning services, offering prayer and welcoming visitors
- Serve communion and have officiated at funerals and weddings
- Attend a monthly meeting aimed at enhancing spiritual growth, development of Christian character, and preparation for vocational ministry.
Education
Master of Divinity - Clinical Pastoral Education
Christian Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Business
Indiana State University
Timeline
Staff Chaplain
Indiana University Health, Riley Children’s Hospital, Methodist, University Hospitals, Bay Care Health Systems
01.2012 - Current
Ordained Minister
Eastern Star Missionary Baptist Church, Exhortation Ministry
09.2000 - Current
Master of Divinity - Clinical Pastoral Education
Christian Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Business
Indiana State University
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