R. Clark Rivas
Winter Garden,FL
Summary
Professional spiritual caregiver with strong background in providing compassionate and effective support. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs of patient and able to collaborate with team members to achieve optimal results. Skilled in personal care and patient advocacy. Reliable, empathetic, and focused on delivering high-quality care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
School Administrator
Winter Garden Christian Academy
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Launched new private elementary school grades K-4.
- Streamlined school operations by implementing efficient administrative processes and procedures.
- Managed daily school activities, overseeing scheduling, staffing, and facility maintenance tasks to ensure smooth operations.
Hospice Chaplain
Cornerstone Hospice Care
04.2018 - 08.2023
- Gentiva Hospice Care - subsequent to Cornerstone, providing spiritual care to 75 patients in Osceola County.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for hospice patients.
- Navigated work load to document patient and family interactions daily.
- Visited and counseled patients, families, and staff concerning death and dying by providing direct spiritual care.
- Supplied spiritual care for diverse religious needs of patients, family and staff such as grief and bereavement support.
Associate Pastor
Faith Family Community Church of the Nazarene
08.2017 - 08.2023
- Minister of Hospital Visitation and Senior Adults, providing regular spiritual and emotional support visits on behalf of FFCC.
- Managed volunteer teams for various compassionate ministries, ensuring effective use of resources and talents.
Executive Chauffeur
Signature Transportation Group
03.2013 - 03.2018
- Provided a seamless transportation experience for high net worth private clients from the business and entertainment industries
Education
Clinical Pastoral Education - Units 1 and 2
Florida Hospital Division Center for Pastoral Education
Orlando, FL05.2018
Master’s Degree - Theology
Nazarene Theological Seminary
Kansas City, Mo12.1987
Bachelor’s Degree - Music, Religious Education
Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, Ok12.1983
Skills
- Compassionate communication
- Emotional Support
- Verbal and written communication skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Documentation
- Care plan assessment and management
Professional Experience
School Administrator, Winter Garden Christian Academy, Winter Garden, FL, 08/28/23, 09/09/24,
Associate Pastor, Faith Family Community Church of the Nazarene, Winter Garden, FL, 2017 - 2023. Minister of Hospital Visitation and Senior Adults
Associate Pastor, MetroWest Church of the Nazarene, Orlando, FL, 1997 - 1999. Minister of Hospital Visitation and Sunday School
Senior Pastor, Colonial Church of the Nazarene, Orlando, FL, 1992 - 1997
Senior Pastor, Southwest Church of the Nazarene, Richmond, TX, 1989 - 1992
Senior Pastor, Bethel Church of the Nazarene, Lufkin, TX. 1987 - 1989
Additional Information
Ordained Elder, 1989, Church of the Nazarene
Timeline
School Administrator
Winter Garden Christian Academy
08.2023 - 09.2024
Hospice Chaplain
Cornerstone Hospice Care
04.2018 - 08.2023
Associate Pastor
Faith Family Community Church of the Nazarene
08.2017 - 08.2023
Executive Chauffeur
Signature Transportation Group
03.2013 - 03.2018
Master’s Degree - Theology
Nazarene Theological Seminary
Bachelor’s Degree - Music, Religious Education
Southern Nazarene University
Clinical Pastoral Education - Units 1 and 2
Florida Hospital Division Center for Pastoral Education
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