Law Enforcement Critical Care
Resume:
CLYDE SPANN
317-***-**** *******@*******.***
CHAPLAINCY & CRISIS RESPONSE SPECIALIST
Known for facilitating compassionate conversations in high-pressure environments, supporting families & guiding care teams
Dedicated Chaplain and Trauma Response Professional with 25+ years of experience providing spiritual support, emotional care, and ethical guidance across clinical, emergency, and community settings. Trained by the Board of Chaplaincy Training Institute of Indiana, with deep expertise in grief counseling, family advocacy, death notification, and cross-agency coordination.
CRISIS INTERVENTION & TRAUMA RESPONSE: Delivered in-person and remote support to thousands of families during sudden loss, brain death diagnoses, and critical care events.
ETHICAL & SPIRITUAL ADVOCACY: Facilitated sensitive end-of-life decisions by balancing spiritual beliefs, family dynamics, medical realities, and legal protocols.
MULTI-SECTOR EXPERIENCE: Served in EMS, trauma centers, emergency rooms, and transplant networks—working with clinicians, paramedics, and spiritual leaders.
GRIEF & LOSS SUPPORT: Provided acute bereavement care through the full donation and dying process, often supporting families for 36+ hours.
CULTURAL & RELIGIOUS COMPETENCE: Assessed and honored diverse faith, spiritual, and cultural needs while guiding families through life- altering events.
SELECTED QUALIFICATIONS
Grief Counseling
Spiritual Needs Assessment
End-of-Life Support
Crisis Intervention
Ethical Decision Support
Cultural Sensitivity
Conflict De-escalation
Bereavement Aftercare
Cross-Agency Communication
Trauma-Informed Presence
Hospital & Clinical Navigation
Pastoral Counseling
Interfaith and Multi-faith Care
Confidential Communication
Family Systems Support
RELEVANT CAREER HISTORY
TEMPLE OF PRAISE VOLUNTEER – COMMUNITY OUTREACH 1992 to Present SCOPE: Community Engagement Program Support Conflict Mediation Event Coordination Resource Distribution Team Collaboration Providing long-term volunteer service to support outreach programs focused on underserved communities. Assisting with event coordination, conflict de-escalation, and program delivery while modeling inclusive communication and leadership. Representative Contributions
Chaplaincy: Supported ministerial and leadership goals within the organization.
Communication: Provided nonjudgmental ministerial support through active listening, prayer, and presence in times of crisis and celebration.
Distribute Resources to Participants: Assisted in organizing and distributing supplies, meals, and informational materials to ensure smooth program delivery and meet community needs.
Collaborate With Cross-Functional Teams: Worked closely with church leadership, volunteers, and partner organizations to align outreach initiatives with organizational goals.
DEDICATED DONOR PRIVATE CONTRACTOR – ORGAN & TISSUE DONATION SERVICES 2016 to 2017 SCOPE: National Travel Assignments Family Counseling End-of-Life Support Clinical Documentation Cross-State Collaboration Spiritual Needs Assessment
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Supported end-of-life decision-making by guiding families through clinical and emotional prorcessand working directly with physicians to ensure compliant death determination protocols.
Representative Contributions
Respond to On-Call Referrals Nationwide: Travel across U.S. cities to assist organizations during high-volume or after-hours needs, providing timely on-site family support and coordinating donation logistics.
Engage Families in Time-Sensitive Conversations: Facilitate donation discussions in unfamiliar clinical environments by offering trauma- informed support, explaining procedures, and guiding families through emotionally charged decisions. CLINICAL CONSULTING GROUP FAMILY SERVICES CARE COORDINATOR (PRN) 2016 SCOPE: Acute Brain Injury Assessment Organ Donation Evaluation End-of-Life Ethics Family Engagement Physician Collaboration Federal Compliance
Supported end-of-life decision-making by guiding families through clinical and emotional aspects of brain death and working directly with physicians to ensure federally compliant death determination protocols. Representative Contributions
Evaluate Patients for Donation Eligibility: Reviewed clinical indicators in patients with traumatic head injuries to assess potential for organ donation, ensuring timely coordination between care teams and transplant networks.
Coordinate with Physicians: Partnered with physicians and healthcare teams to ensure compassionate, faith-sensitive support for patients and families during terminal diagnoses and critical care transitions.
Facilitate Compassionate Family Conversations: Delivered grief counseling to families in high-acuity ICU settings, offering a calm and supportive presence during moments of crisis, confusion, and anticipatory loss. INDIANA ORGAN PROCUREMENT ORGANIZATION (IOPO) CLINICAL SUPPORT COORDINATOR 1992 - 2016 FAMILY SERVICES COORDINATOR/ PROCUREMENT TRANSPLANT COORDINATOR SCOPE: Crisis Counseling Grief and End of Life Support Crisis Phone Support Statewide Coverage Delivered clinical and emotional support services to families navigating sudden death, while aligning donation processes with transplant standards, hospital protocols, and legal investigations. Worked closely with law enforcement, coroners, and healthcare professionals to facilitate ethically sound, trauma-informed donation experiences. Representative Contributions
Respond to Statewide Death Calls: Handled time-sensitive referrals by initiating donor screening protocols for organ, tissue, and eye donation under federally mandated timelines.
Conduct Remote Eligibility Screenings: Assessed clinical suitability over the phone using structured medical criteria, determining case status and escalating appropriate referrals to internal departments. MANAGEMENT CAREER HISTORY
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES SALES ASSOCIATE 2024 to Present SCOPE: Customer Service POS Transactions Store Compliance Donation Intake Workplace Safety Team Collaboration Contributing to front-line retail operations by supporting customer interactions, inventory flow, and donation processing. Applies company policies and compliance practices to ensure safe, ethical, and service-oriented store performance. Representative Contributions
Support Customer-Facing Operations: Assisting shoppers with merchandise inquiries and purchase transactions using POS systems, ensuring accuracy and a positive store experience.
Maintain Store Standards: Upholding cleanliness, merchandising displays, and safety protocols in alignment with organizational policies and workplace expectations.
CASEY’S GENERAL STORE CASHIER / CUSTOMER SERVICE 2023 SCOPE: Point-of-Sale Transactions Conflict Resolution Customer Engagement Store Procedures Shift Operations CLYDE SPANN 317-***-**** *******@*******.***
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Performed frontline customer service duties in a fast-paced retail setting, ensuring efficient transaction handling and customer satisfaction while supporting adherence to store policies and procedures. Representative Contributions
Process Retail Transactions: Handled cash, card, and mobile payments accurately while maintaining a smooth checkout experience and resolving customer concerns in real-time.
EARLY CAREER
I began my 16-year tenure at Wishard Memorial Hospital in 1976 as a Supply Technician, responsible for sterilizing surgical instruments and distributing medical supplies. From 1978 to 1982, I worked in the Emergency Room as an Orderly, assisting physicians with exams, procedures, and trauma care. In 1982, I transitioned to the Wishard Ambulance Service, serving for five years as an EMT and eight years as a Paramedic, responding to 911 calls across Indianapolis. I also served as a preceptor, training paramedic students in clinical settings. Additionally, I worked part-time in the Emergency Room alongside nurses, supporting direct patient care in high-acuity situations. EDUCATION
Certified Grief Counselor – The American Academy of Grief Counseling – 4-29-14 to 4-29-17 Receiving Diploma from Board of Chaplaincy Training Insititute for the State of Indiana with training geared toward Chaplaincy and Law Enforcement and Crisis Intervention, 2024 - 2025
EMT and Paramedic Program – Wishard Memorial Hospital Certified Nurse Assistant – Ivy Tech, Indianapolis, Indiana 1978-79 Graduate of Arsenal Tech High School, Indianapolis, Indiana 1976 Dimension in Spiritual Care: Spiritual Care Held Hostage, IU School of Nursing Center for Teaching and Lifelong Learning October 2003 Certificate of Commissioning/ Minister of Consolation, March 2001 MEMEBERSHIP & AFFILIATIONS
Secretary, American Society of Multicultural Health and Transplant Professionals 2005-2006 Served as Membership Chair 1999
Board Member – Kidney Foundation of Indiana 1995-2000 Board of Director - National Kidney Foundation of Indiana, 1992-2013 Board Member – UNOS Minority Coalition 1999-2000
United Network for Organs Sharing Regional Representative July 2004- June 2006 Organ Availability Committee
Community Outreach - Indianapolis Ministerial Alliance doing activities, 1992 - Present Community Outreach and Men's Ministries, Member of Temple of Praise Assembly, 1992-Present Indiana Black Expo Black and Minority Health Fair, 1992-2013
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