GERARD VERTILUS

**** **** **** **, *** *** Ricchmond TX, 77469

713-***-**** acw20h@r.postjobfree.com

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

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