Rebekah J. Ramsey
ACPE CE & APC BCC
Concord,NC
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Novant Health, driving strategic partnerships and enhancing spiritual care services. Proven track record in organizational leadership and operations management, developing accredited CPE programs that elevated care standards. Committed to ethics and integrity, fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals to integrate holistic patient support.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Director of Clinical Pastoral Education
Novant Health
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Developed comprehensive CPE programs across Novant Health, enhancing educational resources and spiritual care services.
Oversaw recruitment of ACPE certified educators to deliver effective training for chaplain residents.
Ensured compliance with ACPE standards in all educational initiatives.
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to integrate spiritual care into patient services.
Greater Charlotte Market Manager of Spiritual Care and CPE
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
08.2016 - 01.2021
- Directed spiritual care services and CPE programs across five regional hospitals.
Developed an accredited ACPE program for Novant Health to elevate spiritual care standards.
Established educational opportunities within the framework of enhanced spiritual care.
Collaborated with leadership and team members to integrate spiritual care practices into patient treatment plans.
Assistant Director of Spiritual Care and Clinical Pastoral Education
Atrium Health University City
Charlotte, NC
10.2011 - 08.2016
- Streamlined patient care processes at local regional hospital to improve efficiency.
Created ACPE manual to integrate location into Atrium Health network.
Led organizational and departmental initiatives to elevate performance standards.
Facilitated patient support by recruiting and supervising chaplain interns for continuous coverage.
CPE Supervisor Candidate
Atrium Healthcare
Charlotte, NC
08.2009 - 05.2015
- Supervisory Education Student (2010-2015)
- Second year Chaplain Resident (2009-2010)
Manager of Spiritual Care and Clinical Pastoral Education
Harrisburg United Methodist Church
Harrisburg, NC
2012 - 2014
- Worship Leader
Staff Chaplain
Atrium Health Randolph Hospital
Charlotte, NC
03.2011 - 10.2011
- Delivered spiritual care as chaplain for inpatient and outpatient programs, focusing on individualized support.
Conducted creative spiritual care groups that encouraged personal reflection and growth.
Mentored team members to strengthen collaborative efforts within the unit.
Facilitated training initiatives to enhance staff capabilities in spiritual care practices.
Spiritual Care Chaplain
First Health Hospice and Palliative Care
Pinehurst, NC
08.2008 - 08.2009
- Hospice Chaplain in care facilities and individual households.
Chaplain Resident
Pitt County Memorial Hospital
Greenville, NC
08.2007 - 08.2008
- Chaplain Resident
Worship Leader, Coordinator and Music Director for Life Center Worship
First Presbyterian Church
Salisbury, NC
2005 - 2007
- Developed foundational framework for inaugural life center worship at First Presbyterian Church.
Associate Minister of Children and Youth
First United Methodist Church
Asheboro, NC
2004 - 2007
- Oversaw creation and management of children and youth programs.
Education
ACPE Certified Educator
Association of Clinical Pastoral Education
01-2016
Board Certified Chaplain
Association for Professional Chaplains
01-2011
Master of Divinity -
Hood Theological Seminary
Salisbury, NC01-2007
BA - Music Industry, Vocal Performance
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC01-2004
Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling -
UNC CHARLOTTE
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Strategic partnerships
- Grief support
- Corporate social responsibility
- Organizational leadership
- Ethics and integrity
- Empathy development
- Effective communication
- Chaplaincy administration
- Interfaith ministry
- Creative Collaboration
Additional Education Training Awards
- Level 3 Healing Touch Practitioner
- 2nd Degree Black Belt in Traditional Martial Arts; Assistant Instructor, 1996-2009
- Professionally Trained Musician
- Guided Imagery Trained
- KEIP Award Recipient – CHS-Randolph, 2012
- KEIP Award Recipient – CHS University, 2013
- Diversity MBA Top 100 Executives Under 50 Recipient, 2021
Professional Memberships
- North Carolina Chaplain’s Association (NCCA), 2008-present, VP, 2018-2020, President, 2020-2022, Former President/Specialist Agent, 2022-2024
- Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, 2009-present
- Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), 2009-present
Timeline
Corporate Director of Clinical Pastoral Education
Novant Health
01.2021 - 01.2024
Greater Charlotte Market Manager of Spiritual Care and CPE
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
08.2016 - 01.2021
Assistant Director of Spiritual Care and Clinical Pastoral Education
Atrium Health University City
10.2011 - 08.2016
Staff Chaplain
Atrium Health Randolph Hospital
03.2011 - 10.2011
CPE Supervisor Candidate
Atrium Healthcare
08.2009 - 05.2015
Spiritual Care Chaplain
First Health Hospice and Palliative Care
08.2008 - 08.2009
Chaplain Resident
Pitt County Memorial Hospital
08.2007 - 08.2008
Manager of Spiritual Care and Clinical Pastoral Education
Harrisburg United Methodist Church
2012 - 2014
Worship Leader, Coordinator and Music Director for Life Center Worship
First Presbyterian Church
2005 - 2007
Associate Minister of Children and Youth
First United Methodist Church
2004 - 2007
ACPE Certified Educator
Association of Clinical Pastoral Education
Board Certified Chaplain
Association for Professional Chaplains
Master of Divinity -
Hood Theological Seminary
BA - Music Industry, Vocal Performance
Western Carolina University
Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling -
UNC CHARLOTTE