Nicole Oudenhoven
Denver
Summary
I consider myself to be a compassionate and down-to-earth individual with a deep commitment to meeting people where they are. I possess a trauma-informed approach to spiritual counseling. I am dedicated to providing the opportunity for clients and families to take what they need from the experiences they are having. Most importantly, I understand the need to provide support to the care team, too, since no one can pour from an empty cup. That includes also being able to ask for help, as well.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver for Older Adults
Independent Contractor
06.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Adapted care approaches based on individual patient preferences and cultural sensitivities, demonstrating respect for diversity within the caregiving setting.
- Coordinated communication between patients, families, and staff members to ensure consistent understanding of care expectations and goals.
- Promoted independence among patients by teaching self-care skills tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Provided grief support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering a sense of comfort and trust.
Harm Reduction Case Coordinator
Denver Police Department
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Created a grief packet that was originally designed for those who lost a loved one to overdose but was reworked to include generalized loss.
- Provided ongoing and crisis grief support for community members who lost loved ones to addiction and/or overdose.
- Piloted a program designed to introduce methods of harm reduction within the Denver Police Department and the Denver community.
- Trust-building with law enforcement to internally resource individuals and their family.
- Assisted individuals with finding housing and/or treatment for substance use and/or mental health
- Advocated for clients when necessary, ensuring their needs were met and their voices heard throughout the case management process.
- Conducted regular home visits or office appointments to monitor client progress and provide ongoing support throughout the duration of the case plan implementation process.
Education
Master of Divinity -
Naropa University
05.2021
Graduate coursework - Counseling Psychology, Couples and Family
University of Colorado Denver
07.2015
Bachelor of Arts - English writing composition, minor in French
Metropolitan State University of Denver
08.2010
Associate of Arts - psychology, English, and French
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood, CO08.2006
Skills
- Spiritual care
- Grief support
- Professional boundaries
- End-of-life care
- Family support
- Motivational interviewing
- Multicultural competence
- Self-care practices
- Caregiver support
- Accurate recordkeeping
- Stress management assistance
- Trauma-informed, ethical framework
- Lived experience of Catholicism and non-denominational Christianity
- Mindfulness practitioner
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Caregiver for Older Adults
Independent Contractor
06.2022 - Current
Harm Reduction Case Coordinator
Denver Police Department
09.2021 - 06.2022
Graduate coursework - Counseling Psychology, Couples and Family
University of Colorado Denver
Bachelor of Arts - English writing composition, minor in French
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Associate of Arts - psychology, English, and French
Red Rocks Community College
Master of Divinity -
Naropa University
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