GERARD VERTILUS
**** **** **** **, *** *** Ricchmond TX, 77469
713-***-**** *********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a full-time opportunity to work as a chaplain where I am able to contribute my experiences and my skills with the chaplaincy team and the interdisciplinary team in a daily basis.
Bringing relevant knowledge and clinical pastoral education skills to maximize the quality of life of patients while motivating healthcare staff
KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND STRENGTHS
Over 9 years’ experience as a Chaplain and pastor
Ordained and endorsed by ACM/North American Division
Well versed in assessing the patient/families spiritual needs and the level of spiritual distress
Adept at providing patient and family with spiritual counseling
Ensures that patient and family beliefs and practices are well respected religiously
Currently working as an associate pastor with first Missouri SDA Church
RELATED EXPERTISE
Track record of providing Pastoral care and support to patients, employees, hospital staff, and hospice staff
Great ability to work with the people of different cultures
Solid standing in the Church through priestly support
Proven ability in pastoring to patients, residents, and clients with unstable physical and mental dysfunctions
WORK EXPERIENCE
ST Francis Hospital Columbus, GA Chaplain Jan, 2011 – Jan, 2012
Organized worship services in innovative and ecumenical ways
Offered religious and divine guidance to patients, residents, employees, and managers
Participated in groups and conferences to enhance the continuity of care to patients
Established constructive working relationships with all members of the health team in addition to the volunteers
Kept records as required
Vista Care Hospice Inc Columbus, GA Staff Chaplain June, 2011 – Dec, 2012
Provided spiritual care to patients and families with terminal conditions and the dying process
Assured spiritual assessment of patients/families/caregivers in the hospice program
Provided direct spiritual care to patients/families/caregivers
Provided support to family members in the period of bereavement in coordination with other staff
VA Health System Charlottesville, VA Chaplain May, 2013 – March, 2014
Provided spiritual care to patients and families with terminal conditions and the dying process
Assured spiritual assessments of patients/families/caregivers in the hospice program
Provided direct spiritual care to patients/families/caregivers
Served as a liaison and support to community chaplains and clergy
Served as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group, providing consultation, education, and support
Provided for funeral or memorial services for patients as request
ADDITIONAL RELATIVE EXPERIENCE
Semana SCI Electronics Huntsville AL, assembled electronics parts/ worked as a machine operator 2003-2004.
Assisted Senior Pastor in all facets of local church and ministry
Coordinated bereavement support and pastoral ministry to members
Initiated geriatric support and educational support for lay members
Leader in Discipleship, Christian Formation and Young Adult ministry
Berrien County MI Substitute Teacher Sept, 2008-Dec, 2011
Assisted students who needed help by explaining the subject in a way students could understand easily
Worked with juvenile students in Kalamazoo County by providing answers for their questions.
Maranatha SDA Church Grand Rapid, MI Pastoral Intern Mar, 2008 – Oct, 2009
Observed and participated in all facets of pastoral ministry under supervision of District Pastor
Participated in Leadership Training and assists in pastoral duties in church district
Created bible studies, discipleship resources, contemporary evangelistic plans, and social service projects
New Bethel Breath SDA Church Columbus, GA associate Pastor Dec,2011 – May,2013
Participated in an inaugural youth church under supervision of Sr. Pastor and advisory board of elders
Provided ministry to young adults, adolescences, college students and preaching occasionally
Initiated bible studies; evangelism; community services and mentoring programs for adolescent and church members
Bench Mach Electronics Production Huntsville, AL June 2003-July 2005
Build big computer units and assembled computer electronics parts
DX-MAX Retails independent distributor INC July 1996-July2001
Assistant Manager / trained new employees
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo June 2008- August, 2009
Master of ED Leadership GPA: 3.22
Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI August 2006- May 2008
Master of Divinity GPA: 3:00
Oakwood University Huntsville, AL August 2001- May 2005
Bachelor of Arts of Theology
Completed 5 Units of CPE with ACPE January 2011- March 2014
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS/ AFFILIATIONS:
Member of NAPS (National association for the prevention of starvation)
Student Member of ICISF (Individual Crisis Intervention and Peer Support)
Student Member of ACPE (Association of Clinical Pastoral Education
GNACA (Georgia Nurses Association Certificate of Attendance)
CIS Hospital/ ACPE