PAMELA DOUGLAS-ALVARADO
Oroville,CA
Summary
Communicative and respected Chaplain offering expertise in pastoral care, end-of-life, hospice, and spiritual counseling. Well-versed in assessing spiritual needs of individuals and families and levels of spiritual distress. Ensures respect and adherence to family religious practices. Providing support and compassionate care. Remains calm in any type of situation. Empathetic professional with high level of patience and committed to keeping information confidential. In the process stages of applying for board certification.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Chaplain
Mercy Hospice, Dignity Health/Common Spirit
Rancho Cordova, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Conducted spiritual assessments of patients and families in order to identify their emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Organized support groups for those who have experienced a loved one's death from terminal illness.
- Led memorial services for deceased patients as requested by their families.
- Developed individualized plans for spiritual care based on each patient's unique background and beliefs.
- Provided bereavement support services including follow up visits after a patient has passed away.
- Listened compassionately when patients expressed fears or concerns about the end stages of life.
Chaplain
Dignity Health Medical
Woodland, CA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Facilitate prayer, rituals and spirituality workshops weekly in the behavioral Health Unit.
- Provided pastoral assistance and support to both patients and loved ones during crisis situations.
- Collaborated closely with individuals to better understand unique issues and determine appropriate levels of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Delivered high level of spiritual guidance, emotional support and practical assistance to residents, loved ones and employee teams.
- Related effectively with clergy and individuals from variety of faith and non-faith traditions.
- Handled emotionally disturbing situations.
- Utilized understanding of crisis intervention and stress management to support others in emergency situations.
- Responded to crisis situations to offer support and assist with comfort care and end-of-life issues.
- Facilitate spiritual group for Behavioral Health patients.
Resident Chaplain
UC DAVIS HEALTH
Sacramento, CA
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Facilitated and participated in prayer services while honoring religious preferences of patients, loved ones, and staff within hospital.
- Related effectively with clergy and individuals from various interfaith and non-faith traditions.
- Provided pastoral assistance and support to both patients and family members during crisis situations.
- Provide support to staff and patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Participated as panel member in Schwartz Rounds at hospital, speaking on topic of gratitude.
- Recorded patient information with EPIC database accurately and timely.
- Maintained availability to answer pages for emergency pastoral care during assigned shifts.
- Experienced in Hospice Care and end-of-life support to the patient and family.
Intern Chaplain
KAISER PERMANENTE
Roseville, CA
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Visited and provided pastoral care to patients and staff.
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide patient care.
- Represented chaplaincy program in hospital events.
- Provided presentation on compassion burnout to volunteer chaplains.
- Attended Kaiser events and conferences for continuing education.
Volunteer Chaplain
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Sacramento/Chico, CA
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Delivered high-level spiritual guidance, emotional support, and practical assistance to Paradise Camp Fire veteran victims in shelters.
- Certified by VA to facilitate valued training to clergy regarding veteran care in congregation.
Decision Counselor
SHEPHERD HILLS CHURCH
Porter Ranch, California
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Counseled congregants in decision to accept Christ as Lord and Savior and assisted in faith confessions.
- Prayed for those who came to alter for prayer and counseling.
- Walked through and prepared congregants for baptisms.
Community Care Liaison
BAYSIDE OF SOUTH SACRAMENTO CHURCH
Sacramento, California
09.2009 - 08.2015
- Developed and facilitated life groups, baptisms, dedication services, food pantries, classes, and events.
- Oversaw recruitment of ministry volunteers for prayer team support at all services and facilitated prayer team activities.
- Coordinated special events such as weddings and funerals for families and officiating pastor, providing pastoral care to families.
- Organized bereavement process, provided grief counseling assistance to families and funeral provisions.
- Facilitated benevolent needs. along with pastoring spiritual care
- Visited home-bound, hospitalized members, administering counseling and providing prayer.
- Built relationships and coordinated with organizations and companies to provide classes, support, and products for those in need.
Education
CPE, Clinical Pastoral Education (4) Units UC Davis Medical Center, (Trauma One Hospital), Sacramento CA - Chaplaincy
University of California Davis
Sacramento, CA2020
Suicide Awareness Training Certification -
Sacramento Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Services
Sacramento CA06.2020
CPSP (3) Units - Chaplaincy
College of Pastoral Supervision And Psychotherapy
Kaiser Hospital08.2019
Master of Divinity - undefined
Grand Canyon University, School of Theology - Phoenix Arizona
2018
Chaplain International, Commission of License And Ordination - #110098
License - Chaplain And Reverend
09.2012
Skills
- Spiritual Groups
- Pastoral Care
- Spiritual Support
- End-of-life and Grief support
- Hospice Care
- Interdisciplinary team relationships
- Crisis Intervention
- Bereavement Counseling
- Staff support
- Spiritual Guidance
- Interdenominational networking
- Inspirational leadership
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Windows
- EPIC EMR, CERNA, Pointcare Systems-patient records database
Affiliations
Board Member, Freedom Through Education, a re-entry facility. (2019-Present)
“Phenomenal Woman Award” from Building Peaceful Families, Office of Women’s Policy.
Toastmaster Member - Power Talkers Club
Timeline
Hospice Chaplain
Mercy Hospice, Dignity Health/Common Spirit
01.2021 - Current
Chaplain
Dignity Health Medical
01.2021 - 01.2022
Resident Chaplain
UC DAVIS HEALTH
09.2019 - 09.2021
Intern Chaplain
KAISER PERMANENTE
01.2019 - 09.2019
Volunteer Chaplain
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
07.2018 - 03.2019
Decision Counselor
SHEPHERD HILLS CHURCH
04.2017 - 04.2018
Community Care Liaison
BAYSIDE OF SOUTH SACRAMENTO CHURCH
09.2009 - 08.2015
CPE, Clinical Pastoral Education (4) Units UC Davis Medical Center, (Trauma One Hospital), Sacramento CA - Chaplaincy
University of California Davis
Suicide Awareness Training Certification -
Sacramento Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Services
CPSP (3) Units - Chaplaincy
College of Pastoral Supervision And Psychotherapy
Master of Divinity - undefined
Grand Canyon University, School of Theology - Phoenix Arizona
Chaplain International, Commission of License And Ordination - #110098
License - Chaplain And Reverend
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