Nicolette Habecker
Summary
Experienced crisis response professional knowledgeable about strategies for reintroducing calm to emotionally-charged crisis situations. Skilled in reflective listening, relationship-building, collaborative problem-solving and grief process. Transformational adult educator utilizing experiential and self-directed learning principles. Dedicated to offering meaningful assistance to aid in healing the human soul and promoting human flourishing.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Chaplain and Bereavement Counselor
Hospice For All Seasons
09.2020 - Current
- Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.
- Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and care team through the end-of-life journey. Guide individuals through spiritual and existential exploration based on their spiritual beliefs and support systems.
Instructor
Penn State University
08.2014 - 07.2023
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Acting Academic Fieldwork Coordinator placing and managing students during Level 2 FW experiences, (Fall 2017 and Fall 2022).
- Organized interprofessional and collaborative experiences for students and educators.
Chaplain Resident
Lancaster Penn Medicine
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Participated in didactic sessions and education seminars.
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Initiated crisis assessment and intervention skills in emergency situations.
COTA-L
Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital & HCR Manor Care
07.2011 - 08.2019
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
- Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
- Advocated for holistic treatment of patients and caregivers to return patients to highest level of independence.
Small Business Owner
The CSR Group
- Created concept and implemented business plan for development of multi-cultural clientele base to assist them in selling vehicles at Dealers-Only Auto Auctions.
- Interviewed and hired ideal candidates to assist with logistics and tasks of business.
Seminar Instructor and Office Manager
The Navigators
- Assisted in writing and developing national core curriculum for Christian-based discipleship program.
- Developed and taught seminars for mentoring and leadership in local and international groups
Sociolinguists and Literacy Program Developer
Wycliffe Bible Translators
- Mentored nationals in developing literacy programs for their own language groups.
- Sociolinguistic surveyor to discover and record previously unwritten languages for Papua New Guinean government.
- Created orthographies for three language groups and co-authored initial grammatical analysis for previously unwritten language.
ESL Instructor
Educational Services Exchange With China
- Taught English written and oral communication skills to professors and factory managers at Beijing University and Harbin University with beginner, advanced, and intermediate levels of students
- Central Leadership Team member responsible for oversight of teachers at seven schools in Southern China.
Education
Clinical Pastoral Education Units (4) - Chaplaincy And Pastoral Counseling
Penn Medicine Lancaster
Lancaster, PA09.2020
Master of Arts - Ministry
Luther Rice College And Seminary
Lithonia, GA05.2020
Master of Science - Health And Physical Education
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Lock Haven, PAAssociate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Penn State University
Reading, PANo Degree - Language Survey, Sociolinguists, Applied Linguistic
Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics
Dallas, TXNo Degree - Adult TESOL Certification
William Carey International University
Pasadena, CASkills
- Effective Working Relationships
- Spiritual Guidance
- Creative Thinking
- Crisis Management
- Constructive Feedback
- Documentation Skills
- Grief Processes
Timeline
Hospice Chaplain and Bereavement Counselor
Hospice For All Seasons
09.2020 - Current
Chaplain Resident
Lancaster Penn Medicine
10.2018 - 09.2020
Instructor
Penn State University
08.2014 - 07.2023
COTA-L
Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital & HCR Manor Care
07.2011 - 08.2019
Small Business Owner
The CSR Group
Seminar Instructor and Office Manager
The Navigators
Sociolinguists and Literacy Program Developer
Wycliffe Bible Translators
ESL Instructor
Educational Services Exchange With China
Clinical Pastoral Education Units (4) - Chaplaincy And Pastoral Counseling
Penn Medicine Lancaster
Master of Arts - Ministry
Luther Rice College And Seminary
Master of Science - Health And Physical Education
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Penn State University
No Degree - Language Survey, Sociolinguists, Applied Linguistic
Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics
No Degree - Adult TESOL Certification
William Carey International University
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