Sharon Daniel
Chaplain
Sherman,TX
Summary
Dynamic Fire Chaplain with extensive experience at UHS, delivering impactful spiritual care and crisis intervention. Expert in grief support and emotional resilience, fostering trust and rapport with patients and families. Proven ability to enhance community engagement through tailored programs, while mentoring junior chaplains to elevate service quality and effectiveness.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Chaplain
Self Employed
11.2022 - Current
- Provided spiritual guidance to individuals in crisis, fostering emotional resilience and support.
- Conducted personalized counseling sessions, addressing diverse needs and promoting mental well-being.
- Developed tailored programs for grief support, enhancing community engagement and healing processes.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to integrate spiritual care into patient treatment plans.
- Facilitated workshops on coping strategies, improving participants' emotional health and awareness.
- Mentored junior chaplains, sharing best practices and enhancing team effectiveness in spiritual care delivery.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to assess service impact, driving continuous improvement in care approaches.
- Advocated for holistic care models within organizations, influencing policy changes to include spiritual dimensions in health services.
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for holistic patient care, addressing both physical and emotional needs.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Developed relationships with patients and families, resulting in increased trust and rapport during difficult times.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided compassionate pastoral care in emergency departments, addressing the spiritual needs of patients experiencing acute distress or trauma.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual guidance to patients and staff members by conducting regular counseling sessions.
- Conducted crisis intervention sessions with individuals experiencing severe emotional distress, providing comfort and support during critical times.
- Delivered comforting presence during end-of-life situations, offering prayers and rituals to honor the patient''s beliefs and values.
- Delivered thoughtful eulogies at memorial services, honoring the lives of deceased patients while offering solace to grieving loved ones.
- Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
- Researched and prepared materials used in Bible study and daily devotions.
- Enhanced the quality of life for long-term care residents by implementing engaging spiritual activities tailored to individual preferences.
- Served as a trusted resource on religious traditions, customs, practices across various faiths within the hospital setting.
- Guided individuals through end-of-life decision making, offering comfort and clarity during difficult times.
- Enhanced patient morale with regular bedside visits and compassionate counseling.
Paramedic
UHS
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Administered emergency medical care in high-pressure environments to stabilize patients before transport.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient transfers and ensure continuity of care.
- Assessed patient conditions using advanced diagnostic tools, enhancing treatment accuracy and effectiveness.
- Trained junior paramedics on emergency protocols and procedures, fostering a culture of safety and preparedness.
Education
Master of Science - Chaplaincy, Crisis Intervention
Devine Mercy University
Sterling, VA05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science Technology
Hardin-Simmons
Abilene, TX05-1990
High School Diploma -
Mesquite High School
Mesquite, TX05-1987
Skills
Grief support
Spiritual care
Records management
Materials preparation
Ministry development
Addiction support
Sermon preparation
Empathy development
Ethical guidance
Bible studies
Wedding officiating
Anger management
Funeral officiating
Pastoral care
Mental health awareness
Prayer leadership
Spiritual guidance
Spiritual counseling
Individual counseling
Counseling
Crisis intervention
Licensed professional counselor (LPC)
Pastoral counseling
Critical thinking
Biblical Knowledge
Adaptability and flexibility
Youth ministry
Congregational care
Spiritual instruction
Crisis management
Children's ministry
Grief counseling
Crisis counseling
Certification
Masters,ACLS,PALS,CPR,PHTLS,ATLS CHAPLAIN
Timeline
Masters,ACLS,PALS,CPR,PHTLS,ATLS CHAPLAIN
05-2026
Fire Chaplain
Self Employed
11.2022 - Current
Paramedic
UHS
08.2022 - 06.2024
Master of Science - Chaplaincy, Crisis Intervention
Devine Mercy University
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science Technology
Hardin-Simmons
High School Diploma -
Mesquite High School