Sheridan Gaines
Irving
Summary
Compassionate and experienced Chaplain and Peer Support professional with over 15 years of providing spiritual care, grief counseling, and psychosocial support across hospice, hospital, and community-based settings. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration, group facilitation, trauma-informed care, and culturally competent support. Adept at integrating clinical insight with lived experience to guide individuals through crisis, recovery, and personal growth.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Chaplain / Bereavement Coordinator
Remarkable Hospice
Dallas
01.2024 - Current
- Provide individualized spiritual and emotional support to patients and families in alignment with care goals
- Facilitate grief and bereavement groups, lead memorial services, and ensure post-loss follow-up
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop care plans based on TRR and Medicare guidelines
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, offering psychosocial and spiritual insights
Lead Hospice Chaplain
Trinity Hospice
Irving
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Supervised and trained chaplain team, conducted family education groups, and coordinated community faith outreach
- Ensured accurate and timely documentation per clinical and accreditation standards
- Co-led quality improvement initiatives and facilitated peer-support style end-of-life discussions
Hospice Chaplain (Multiple Agencies)
Custom Care, Silverado Hospice, Texas Health Resources
01.2010 - 01.2020
- Delivered patient-centered care across diverse racial, cultural, and religious populations
- Led peer-style support groups on grief, trauma, and recovery themes
- Provided 24/7 crisis response and documentation in alignment with TRR and agency guidelines
Test Administrator & Educator
01.2011 - 01.2018
Chaplain Resident (Hospice & Palliative)
VA North Central Texas HCS
Dallas
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Provided care to veterans with dual diagnoses, trauma histories, and chronic mental health conditions
- Delivered trauma-informed group and individual support services across acute and long-term care units
- Conducted spiritual assessments and collaborated with care teams on integrated treatment planning
Chaplain Intern
Parkland Hospital, St. Joseph, UTSW
Dallas
01.2006 - 01.2014
Ambassador
General Board of Higher Education & Ministry
Nashville
01.1993 - 01.2011
Director of Christian Education
Holman UMC
Los Angeles
01.2003 - 01.2004
Education
Master of Arts - Theology
Claremont School of Theology
Bachelor’s Degree -
Dillard University
Skills
- Spiritual Care & Bereavement Support
- Trauma-Informed Peer Engagement
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
- Clinical Documentation & Compliance (TRR Standards)
- Group Facilitation (Grief, Crisis, Recovery)
- Culturally Competent Support
- Community Resource Linkage
- Microsoft Office Suite
- EMR Proficiency
- Above-Average Typing
Certifications And Specialized Training
- Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), UT Southwestern Medical Center & VA North Texas
- NAMI Peer Support Advocate, Speaker – Texas State Capitol, 88th Legislation
- Via Hope Peer Specialist Certification, Pending/Planned within 1 year of hire
- Presidential Scholar, Claremont School of Theology
- Booth Ferris Fellow, Robert J. Milano School of Public Policy
Timeline
Chaplain / Bereavement Coordinator
Remarkable Hospice
01.2024 - Current
Lead Hospice Chaplain
Trinity Hospice
01.2020 - 01.2022
Chaplain Resident (Hospice & Palliative)
VA North Central Texas HCS
01.2014 - 01.2015
Test Administrator & Educator
01.2011 - 01.2018
Hospice Chaplain (Multiple Agencies)
Custom Care, Silverado Hospice, Texas Health Resources
01.2010 - 01.2020
Chaplain Intern
Parkland Hospital, St. Joseph, UTSW
01.2006 - 01.2014
Director of Christian Education
Holman UMC
01.2003 - 01.2004
Ambassador
General Board of Higher Education & Ministry
01.1993 - 01.2011
Master of Arts - Theology
Claremont School of Theology
Bachelor’s Degree -
Dillard University