Tracy Cook
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Hospital Chaplain with extensive experience in various settings, specializing in grief support and spiritual care. Proven ability to implement effective counseling programs and facilitate interfaith services, enhancing emotional well-being for patients and families. Skilled in crisis intervention, fostering resilience through empathetic listening and support.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Chaplain
Birmingham Police Department
02.2018 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with law enforcement personnel to facilitate community outreach programs.
- Developed training materials for officers on mental health awareness and support strategies.
- Assisted in developing policies for chaplaincy services within the department framework.
- Conducted regular check-ins with department staff to assess emotional well-being and resilience strategies.
Hospital Chaplain
Brookwood Baptist Health Systems
09.2002 - 02.2004
- Provided spiritual support to patients and families during critical health situations.
- Facilitated interfaith religious services and rituals for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to address emotional and spiritual needs of patients.
- Developed and implemented grief counseling programs for bereaved family members.
- Conducted regular visits to patients, offering compassionate presence and listening ear.
- Provided spiritual care and support to patients, families, and staff by offering empathetic listening and guidance.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development by attending conferences and workshops on relevant topics within the field of healthcare chaplaincy.
- Supplied spiritual care for diverse religious needs of patients, family and staff such as grief and bereavement support.
- Delivered sermons and led worship services that addressed relevant themes pertinent to hospitalization experience.
Hospital Chaplain
The Health Care Chaplaincy
09.2000 - 09.2002
- Assisted in crisis intervention initiatives, ensuring timely support for those in distress.
- Counseled and provided care to patients with life-threatening illnesses to help families respond effectively to approaching death of loved one.
- Conducted ethical consultations with medical professionals to address moral dilemmas in patient care decisions.
- Served as crisis intervention specialist during emergency situations, offering immediate spiritual support to affected individuals.
- Implemented pastoral assessment tools to identify specific spiritual needs of hospitalized individuals efficiently.
- Facilitated grief support groups for bereaved families, providing a safe space for healing and emotional processing.
- Organized memorial services in the hospital setting to honor deceased patients and provide closure for families.
- Visited and counseled patients, families, and staff concerning death and dying by providing direct spiritual care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, ensuring spiritual needs were met alongside medical treatment.
- Conducted religious sacraments for sick patients and family members.
- Resolved crisis and emotional issues through empathy, support, prayer and scripture.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
Education
Ph.D. - General Psychology
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNMaster of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNMaster of Divinity - Pastoral Ministry
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI06-1995
Bachelor of Arts - Ministerial Theology
Oakwood University
Huntsville, Alabama, AL05-1992
Skills
- Grief support
- Records management
- Spiritual care
- Addiction support
Certification
- Ordained Minister: Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
- Endorsed Healthcare and Community (Law Enforcement) Chaplain- Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries.
Timeline
Volunteer Chaplain
Birmingham Police Department
02.2018 - 09.2021
Hospital Chaplain
Brookwood Baptist Health Systems
09.2002 - 02.2004
Hospital Chaplain
The Health Care Chaplaincy
09.2000 - 09.2002
Ph.D. - General Psychology
Walden University
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Master of Divinity - Pastoral Ministry
Andrews University
Bachelor of Arts - Ministerial Theology
Oakwood University