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- Delivered timely spiritual assessments and compassionate interventions to patients, families, and staff members. - Specialized in end-of-life spiritual care, facilitating deep connections with patients and their loved ones around legacy, meaning and the gifts or challenges of the dying process. - Created rituals assisting in mourning personalized to family and nursing facility experiences.

Resident at a 405-bed Level 1 Trauma Center with a Burn Unit and a regional certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. Assigned clinical rotation: Critical Care Surgical/Cardiac and Trauma Unit, Progressive Care Unit, and Acute Rehabilitation. Designated Requester for tissue, bone and eyes through Donor Alliance and The Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank. Serves as a member of the Ethics Committee, the Emergency Management committee, and the Debriefing committee. Responsible for monthly Compassionate Physician Training. Trained member of the Debriefing Team providing unique care to staff after difficult cases and codes. Proven ability to minister to patients, families and staff in a complex and high-acuity environment including in-hospital Hospice care. Grounded spiritual practice of compassion, empathy and non-judgement used to minister to a diverse population. Works comfortably within a team environment, communicating respectfully across cultures and with persons of different faiths. Maintains a high standard of ethical behavior, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Visit patients/families and perform spiritual assessmentsProvide spiritual support and counseling to patients and caregiversResponsible for the Acute Care for the Elderly unit and the Surgical/Trauma ICU

Provided compassionate support and care for clients and familiesPerformed client communication about different disease processes, treatment options, and how to care for their pet and family. Offered listening for clients, assessed where they were coming from, and developed plans that best suited the situation in a holistic manner.Responsible for patient care, examination rooms and client education responsibilitiesPerforming as a surgery technician for anesthesia and circulating nurse responsibilities

-Responsible for patient care, documentation and patient communication-Supervisor of medical technicians including responsibilities of training, work schedules, and record keeping.