Zola Ferguson
Loomis,CA
Summary
Communicative Chaplain proudly offering over 4 years of providing support and compassionate care. Remains calm in any type of situation. Empathetic professional with high level of patience and committed to keeping information confidential. Twenty year history of providing medical care as a physician assistant within the active duty military and veterans hospital and deep understanding of medical issues that impact spiritual life.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Reverend/Chaplain and Spiritual Practitioner
Center For Spiritual Awareness
West Sacramento, CA
06.2014 - Current
- I visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Coordinated with families and individuals to organize specialized ceremonies.
- Related effectively with clergy and individuals from a variety of faith and non-faith traditions.
Hospice Chaplain
Advanced Hospice
Sacramento, CA
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided comfort measures including prayer during distress.
- Provided pastoral care for the patient and family members through visits, phone calls, and other means of communication
- Conducted spiritual assessments of patients and families in order to identify their emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs.
Chaplain Resident
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Roseville, CA
10.2020 - 06.2023
- Provided spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff.
- Developed individualized care plans for patients based on their spiritual needs.
- Conducted pastoral visits to hospitalized or homebound individuals.
- Collaborated with doctors, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for each patient's physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.
Education
Clinical Pastoral Education - Chaplaincy
Sutter Roseville CPE
Roseville, IL06.2023
Ordained Interfaith Minister/Chaplain - Interfaith Chaplaincy
Chaplaincy Institute
Berkeley, CA04.2022
Master of Arts - Social Change, Divinity
Starr King School For The Ministry
Berkeley, CA05.2021
Chaplain Training - Clinical Pastoral Training
Spiritual Living Center For Education And Training
Denver, CO12.2019
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Alderson Broaddus University
Philippi, WV06.2000
Associate Physician Assistant Studies - PA-C
Stanford University
Stanford, CA02.1987
Skills
- Accurate Recordkeeping
- Spiritual Guidance
- Effective Communication
- Worship Participation
- Inspirational Leadership
- Individual Counseling
- Counseling
- Community Service
Certification
- Chaplain Training - 7 units of CPE, Eligible for APC Board Certification in process
- Licensed Ordained Interfaith Minister - 2022
Accomplishments
- Achieved increased church attendance through effectively helping with senior minister with weekly prayer calls, leading ritual and other workshops.
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of quarterly seasonal rituals.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Hospice Chaplain
Advanced Hospice
12.2023 - 06.2024
Chaplain Resident
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
10.2020 - 06.2023
Reverend/Chaplain and Spiritual Practitioner
Center For Spiritual Awareness
06.2014 - Current
Clinical Pastoral Education - Chaplaincy
Sutter Roseville CPE
Ordained Interfaith Minister/Chaplain - Interfaith Chaplaincy
Chaplaincy Institute
Master of Arts - Social Change, Divinity
Starr King School For The Ministry
Chaplain Training - Clinical Pastoral Training
Spiritual Living Center For Education And Training
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
Alderson Broaddus University
Associate Physician Assistant Studies - PA-C
Stanford University
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