Open To Work
Rev. Dr. Pauline Gwen Livatt
Miami,Florida
Summary
A faithful and compassionate spiritual leader with extensive experience at Vitas Health Care, excelling in grief counseling and public speaking. Proven ability to foster community engagement and provide transformative pastoral care, enhancing the spiritual well-being of individuals and families. Committed to empowering congregations through effective teaching and administration skills. Seeking to utilize excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills to complete tasks. Reliable with a good work ethic and the ability to quickly adapt to new tasks and environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senoir Pastor
Cooper Memorial AME Church
09.2025 - Current
- Led community outreach programs, enhancing engagement and support for local initiatives.
- Developed and implemented strategic sermon series, addressing congregational needs and spiritual growth.
- Mentored junior pastors, fostering leadership skills and improving team collaboration.
- Oversaw administrative functions, ensuring efficient operations of church activities and events.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts, increasing participation in service projects and church functions.
- Implemented technology solutions for virtual services, expanding reach to remote congregants.
- Conducted regular evaluations of church programs, driving continuous improvement in ministry effectiveness.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Enhanced spiritual growth for church members through regular pastoral counseling sessions and personalized guidance.
- Built strong relationships with community organizations, collaborating on projects that aligned with shared values and goals.
- Directed special events such as weddings or funerals with sensitivity to individual needs while upholding religious traditions unique to each situation.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
- Strengthened community outreach efforts by implementing targeted programs, resulting in increased local impact and visibility.
Pastor
Mt Zion AME Church
10.2023 - 09.2025
- Conducted counseling for the spiritual, emotional, or personal needs of the congregation.
- Built relationships within congregation and visitors through fellowship.
- Cultivated a positive and supportive environment to provide spiritual counsel and guidance to church members.
- Conducted counseling for the spiritual, emotional, or personal needs of the congregation.
- Officiated and provided services at weddings, and funerals events.
- Facilitated Bible studies, Sunday school classes, youth group meetings, and other religious services.
- Prepared and delivered sermons or other talks for religious services.
Hospice Chaplain
Vitas Health Care
02.2018 - 07.2025
- Conducted pastoral visits to homes, hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings.
- Provided spiritual, emotional, and bereavement support to patients and their families in a hospice setting.
- Organized volunteer programs within local churches to support hospice work.
- Utilized active listening skills to assess patient's needs and provide appropriate interventions.
- Supported staff through difficult ethical decisions related to patient care.
- Facilitated bereavement counseling sessions, aiding families in emotional processing.
- Conducted regular visits to assess spiritual needs and provide comfort measures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop holistic care plans for patients.
- Implemented community outreach programs to enhance awareness of hospice services.
- Mentored junior chaplains, fostering professional development and spiritual growth.
- Strengthened partnerships with local organizations to promote hospice education initiatives.
- Developed educational materials on grief management for use by hospice staff, volunteers, and community organizations.
- Conducted personalized memorial services for patients who passed away, honoring their memory and supporting loved ones through the grieving process.
- Counseled and provided care to patients with life-threatening illnesses to help families respond effectively to approaching death of loved one.
- Assisted in volunteer training programs focused on empathetic communication strategies when interacting with patients and families facing end-of-life situations.
- Visited and counseled patients, families, and staff concerning death and dying by providing direct spiritual care.
- Recruited community chaplains, spiritual counselors and spiritual care volunteers to adequately meet patient, family and caregiver needs.
- Offered bereavement support to surviving loved ones following a patient''s passing, facilitating healing during a delicate time frame.
- Facilitated referrals to variety of educational and support groups, individual counseling and crisis response resources for bereaved families.
- Collaborated with administration team to develop and implement plans for increasing patient satisfaction, boosting satisfaction 100%.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within chaplaincy and end-of-life care services.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Researched and prepared materials used in Bible study and daily devotions.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Hospital Chaplain
Jackson South Community Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Coordinated volunteer programs involving lay people who provided companionship to hospitalized patients.
- Advised staff regarding culturally sensitive approaches when providing spiritual care.
- Created educational materials about chaplaincy services for hospital staff and community members.
- Maintained confidential records of patient interactions by HIPAA regulations.
- Composed meaningful prayers and reflections for worship services.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care approaches.
- Led training sessions for staff on integrating spirituality into healthcare practices.
- Conducted religious sacraments for sick patients and family members.
- Educated hospital staff on cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse religious beliefs, promoting an inclusive environment.
- Delivered sermons and led worship services that addressed relevant themes pertinent to hospitalization experience.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development by attending conferences and workshops on relevant topics within the field of healthcare chaplaincy.
- Resolved crisis and emotional issues through empathy, support, prayer and scripture.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Researched and prepared materials used in Bible study and daily devotions.
Chaplain/Instructor
Revelation School of Education
01.2014 - 06.2016
- Engaged actively with local organizations assisting underserved populations, contributing expertise when needed.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws governing religious institutions by staying up to date on relevant regulations.
- Facilitated group discussions within congregations, fostering an atmosphere of respect and understanding among participants.
- Created educational materials such as pamphlets or booklets that provided information on spiritual topics.
- Provided spiritual guidance to individuals and families in times of crisis or distress, demonstrating strong listening and communication skills.
Education
Master of Science - Bereavement Studies
Mirra University
Hemet, CA05.2019
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Theological Studies
Revelation University
Miami, Florida06.2016
Master of Divinity - Pastoral Studies
Interdenominational Theology Center-Turner Seminar
Atlanta, GA06.2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Organizational Psychology
St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens, FL, US08.2004
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Healthcare Administration
Miami Dade College, Medical Campus
Miami, Florida05.1988
High School Diploma - undefined
Miami Dade College, Medical Campus
Coral Gables, FL06.1974
Skills
- Spiritual leadership
- Leadership training
- Teaching
- Public speaking
- Preaching
- Church growth strategies
- Administration skills
- Sermon preparation
- Pastoral counseling
- Grief counseling
- Organizational leadership
- Pastoral care
- Congregational care
- Financial stewardship
- Spiritual cultivation
- Understanding of religious principles
- Community service
- Church planting background
- Fundraising expertise
- Visionary leadership
- Church calendar coordination
- Church planting experience
- Leadership building
- Social and religious assistance
- Licensed professional counselor
- Organizational skills
Accomplishments
- Cut organizational expenses by $[Amount] by strengthening operational controls and providing additional volunteer opportunities.
- Supervised a team of staff members.
Affiliations
- Member of the Professional Chaplaincy Organization
- American Society of Safety Professionals
- International Association of Administrative Professionals
- Disable In Action
Certification
- Masters of Div.
- Clinical Pastoral Education (4 Units)
- Ordained Elder
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
- Enjoy participating in [activity] for overall physical and mental well-being
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Fashion and Style
- Train Travel
- Dance
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
Timeline
Senoir Pastor
Cooper Memorial AME Church
09.2025 - Current
Pastor
Mt Zion AME Church
10.2023 - 09.2025
Hospice Chaplain
Vitas Health Care
02.2018 - 07.2025
Hospital Chaplain
Jackson South Community Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2018
Chaplain/Instructor
Revelation School of Education
01.2014 - 06.2016
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Theological Studies
Revelation University
Master of Divinity - Pastoral Studies
Interdenominational Theology Center-Turner Seminar
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Organizational Psychology
St. Thomas University
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Healthcare Administration
Miami Dade College, Medical Campus
High School Diploma - undefined
Miami Dade College, Medical Campus
Master of Science - Bereavement Studies
Mirra University