Experienced professional with background in patient assessment, therapeautic interventions and progress evaluations, as well as experience in pastoral care, spiritual sensitivity and teamwork.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
Western North Carolina United Methodist Conference
02.2015 - Current
Provide pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
Foster spiritual formation through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
Direct children's ministry program, overseeing a team of volunteers.
Lead teams of volunteers in outreach mission projects including an afterschool program, Manna Community Food Market.
Plan and conduct worship services and write sermons to carry out church mission.
Officiate special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
Occupational Therapist
Thoms Rehabilitation/Visiting Health Professionals/Givens Estates (now Community CarePartners)
02.1995 - 02.2015
Conducted thorough evaluations to assess patient needs, functional limitations, and potential for improvement.
Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
Promoted independence in activities of daily living through task analysis, environmental adaptations, and compensatory techniques.
Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers to ensure seamless transitions between care providers upon leaving facility.
Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
Education
Master of Arts - Christian Education/Pastoral Basic Course of Study
Pfeiffer University/Wesley Theological Seminary
Misenheimer, NC
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
12-1993
Skills
Family/Patient Education
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Patient evaluations and goal setting
Pastoral counseling
Pastoral care
Timeline
Pastor
Western North Carolina United Methodist Conference
02.2015 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Thoms Rehabilitation/Visiting Health Professionals/Givens Estates (now Community CarePartners)
02.1995 - 02.2015
Master of Arts - Christian Education/Pastoral Basic Course of Study
District Superintendent at North Texas Conference The United Methodist ChurchDistrict Superintendent at North Texas Conference The United Methodist Church