Compassionate Hospice Chaplain with a proven record of delivering exceptional spiritual care to patients and families during end-of-life transitions. Expertise in conducting meaningful ceremonies, funerals, and memorial services, along with strong skills in grief counseling and effective collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure holistic support. Recognized for adaptability, reliability, and an unwavering commitment to patient comfort and compassionate service. Grounded in Christian faith while possessing extensive training in world religions and all faith traditions, fostering an inclusive approach to spiritual care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Chaplain
Centennial Hospice/Traditions Health and Hospice
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2020 - 05.2025
Implemented spiritual care plans, goals and interventions while providing spiritual care to patients.
Provided pastoral counseling to families coping with terminal illness, offering guidance and resources for navigating difficult decisions.
Supplied spiritual care for diverse religious needs of patients, family and staff such as grief and bereavement support.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions, ensuring continuity of care across interdisciplinary team members.
Communicated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to obtain pertinent information regarding patient's condition, family dynamics and health care teams’ understanding of need for spiritual care.
Resolved crisis and emotional issues through empathy, support, prayer, scripture, offering of sacraments.
Provided pastoral counseling to families coping with terminal illness, offering guidance and resources for navigating difficult decisions.
Established trusting relationships with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds by demonstrating respect for their individual beliefs and traditions.
Promoted a compassionate environment within the hospice facility by addressing the spiritual needs of both staff members and patients'' families.
Conducted and officiated funerals and memorial services .
Offered bereavement support to surviving loved ones following a patient''s passing, facilitating healing during a delicate time frame.
Served as a resource for staff members seeking guidance or support in relation to their own spiritual well-being, promoting self-care within the workplace.
Education
Master of Divinity - Theological Studies
Nelson University
Waxahachie, TX
05.2025
Skills
Pastoral Care
End of Life Spiritual Care and Support
Sacraments Administration
Grief and Bereavement Support
Interfaith Ministry
Grief Counseling, Adult and Adolescent
Experience Conducting Funeral Services, Memorial Services, Graveside Services
Affiliations
Ordained Minister, Assemblies of God, 2010
Endorsed Healthcare Chaplain, Assemblies of God, 2018
Certification
Pastoral Credentials and Endorsements
ACPE - Clinical Pastoral Education, 1 Extended Unit, Mercy Hospital, Oklahoma City, OK
Dean of Students, Professor, Administrator at Heartland Baptist Bible CollegeDean of Students, Professor, Administrator at Heartland Baptist Bible College
Worship Coordinator - Central Ministry Support at Crossings Community ChurchWorship Coordinator - Central Ministry Support at Crossings Community Church