Tracy Batterton
Colbert,WA
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Chaplain with over 10 years of experience providing emotional guidance and spiritual care. Known for facilitating grief support groups and fostering collaborative approaches to patient care. Committed to enhancing the well-being of patients and families during critical health transitions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Chaplain
Providence Hospice Spokane
Spokane Valley, WA
07.2023 - Current
- Provided spiritual support to patients and families during end-of-life transitions.
- Conducted regular visits to inpatient units, offering compassionate care and emotional guidance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop holistic care plans for patients.
- Facilitated grief support groups, fostering community and healing among participants.
- Developed personalized spiritual assessments to address individual patient needs and concerns.
- Educated staff on the importance of spiritual care in palliative settings, enhancing team awareness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, ensuring spiritual needs were met alongside medical treatment.
- Counseled and provided care to patients with life-threatening illnesses to help families respond effectively to approaching death of loved one.
- Initiated partnerships between the hospital chaplaincy department and community organizations for enhanced support services.
Clinical Chaplain
PVNA Home Health
Spokane Valley, WA
08.2016 - 03.2025
- Provided spiritual care to patients and families, addressing emotional and psychological needs.
- Facilitated grief support sessions, enhancing coping mechanisms for bereaved individuals.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to integrate spiritual assessments into patient care plans.
- Developed and implemented programs promoting emotional well-being among patients and staff.
- Mentored junior chaplains, fostering professional development and enhancing service delivery standards.
- Conducted training workshops on spiritual care best practices for interdisciplinary teams.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback, driving continuous improvement in pastoral services provided.
Staff Chaplain
Providence Spokane PACE Program
Spokane, WA
06.2020 - 07.2023
- Provided spiritual care to patients and families, fostering emotional support during critical health challenges.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings, enhancing communication among healthcare providers for holistic patient care.
- Developed and implemented tailored spiritual assessments to address individual needs of program participants.
- Led memorial services and rituals, honoring patient legacies while supporting grieving families through bereavement processes.
Chaplain
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
Walla Walla, WA
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Provided spiritual care and emotional support to patients, families and staff during critical situations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address holistic needs of patients in diverse settings.
- Conducted regular assessments of spiritual needs, tailoring interventions to individual circumstances.
- Developed and implemented programs promoting spiritual wellness across the healthcare facility.
Education
BCC Certification - Clinical Chaplaincy
APC/BCCI
02-2022
High School Diploma -
Charles Francis Adams High School
Clarkston06-1979
CPE Certificates 1-4 - Clinical Pastoral Education
PSHMC CPE Program
Spokane, WA12-2017
Master of Divinity - Biblical Studies/Theology/Pastoral Care
Regent College/Carey Theological College
Vancouver, BC, Canada05-2001
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Washington State University
Pullman06-1985
Skills
- Spiritual care
- Ministry development
- Pastoral care
- Grief support
- Family support
- Mass casualty response
- Caregiver support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- End-of-life care
Certification
APC BCCI Board Certification
Timeline
Hospice Chaplain
Providence Hospice Spokane
07.2023 - Current
Chaplain
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
09.2020 - 06.2022
Staff Chaplain
Providence Spokane PACE Program
06.2020 - 07.2023
Clinical Chaplain
PVNA Home Health
08.2016 - 03.2025
BCC Certification - Clinical Chaplaincy
APC/BCCI
High School Diploma -
Charles Francis Adams High School
CPE Certificates 1-4 - Clinical Pastoral Education
PSHMC CPE Program
Master of Divinity - Biblical Studies/Theology/Pastoral Care
Regent College/Carey Theological College
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Washington State University