Rev. Donna Vuilleumier
Hillsborough,NH
Summary
Faithfully committed pastor/chaplain offering 21 years of experience in pastoral and end-of-life care and spiritual leadership with a successful background in compassionate care, education, leadership, advocacy and program development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
Smith Memorial Congregational Church, UCC
Hillsboro, NH
06.2019 - Current
- Plan and lead weekly worship services and celebrate the sacraments, also officiate special services such as weddings, funerals, Blue Christmas
- Lead programs such as worship, study, congregational and community education, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Provide pastoral care across the life span through counseling, visits and prayer
- Participate in the wider community through two programs at the SAU, ecumenical events, and am active within my denomination
- Adapted our church life to the evolving needs of the pandemic through technology and safe guidelines
- Provide leadership, organization, management and coordination for the different committees and task teams of the church
Hospice Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator
Kindred Hospice
Marlboro, MA
12.2006 - 05.2019
- Resolved crisis and emotional issues through empathy, advocacy, support, prayer and scripture for hospice patients and their loved ones and for the bereaved.
- Provided spiritual care for diverse religious needs of patients, family and staff.
- Officiated special services such as funerals and nursing home services.
- Led workshops on support for those living with Alzheimer's and on advanced care planning
- 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.
- Counseled and provided care to patients with life-threatening illnesses to help families respond effectively to approaching death of loved one.
Hospice Chaplain
Hospice Preferred Choice
Wellesley, MA
11.2003 - 12.2006
- Resolved crisis and emotional issues through empathy, support, advocacy, prayer and scripture.
- Provided spiritual care for diverse religious needs of patients, family and staff such as grief and bereavement support.
- Officiated special services such as funerals and nursing home services.
- Counseled and provided care to patients with life-threatening illnesses to help families respond effectively to approaching death of loved one.
- 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.
Education
M.Div. - Theology
Andover Newton Theological School
Newton Center, MA05.2003
Skills
- Spiritual leadership
- Pastoral counseling
- Grief support
- Congregational care
- Children's ministry
- Officiating
- Community education
- Operations management
- Public speaking
Additional Information
Having kept my 'hospice heart'' while serving a church, I am seeking a per diem hospice position for spiritual and/or bereavement care.
Timeline
Pastor
Smith Memorial Congregational Church, UCC
06.2019 - Current
Hospice Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator
Kindred Hospice
12.2006 - 05.2019
Hospice Chaplain
Hospice Preferred Choice
11.2003 - 12.2006
M.Div. - Theology
Andover Newton Theological School