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Ken Quinn

Ken Quinn

Courtown

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate End of Life Coordinator and Hospital Chaplain with a proven track record at HSE. Excelled in staff development and policy modification, ensuring compliance with national standards. Skilled in communication and problem-solving, adept at providing spiritual support and facilitating grief counseling, significantly enhancing patient and family care.

Team-minded coordinator with several years of comprehensive experience performing administrative support duties to help office run smoothly. Versed in maintaining up-to-date files, preparing and recording invoices and initiating and managing payroll. Tech-savvy and hardworking professional knowledgeable in office management and bookkeeping procedures.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

End of Life Coordinator

HSE
Wexford, Ireland
04.2022 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day operations of the department including scheduling tasks and training.
  • Developed policies and procedures related to End of Life Care ensuring compliance with National Standards.
  • Guide employees in handling difficult or complex problems.

Hospital Chaplain

HSE
Wexford, Ireland
02.2010 - 03.2022
  • Provided spiritual support to patients, families and staff.
  • Facilitated grief counseling sessions with individuals and groups.
  • Conducted weekly worship services in the hospital chapel.
  • Assisted in end-of-life decision making processes for terminally ill patients and their families.
  • Organized memorial services for deceased patients.
  • Counseled patients dealing with chronic illness or disability.
  • Collaborated with community clergy on special projects such as pastoral visits to hospitals or nursing homes.
  • Created a library of religious texts which could be accessed by both staff members and patients.
  • Offered comfort to grieving family members during times of crisis.

Education

Master of Science - Bereavement & Loss

RCSI
Dublin
07-2024

Diploma of Higher Education - Mediation

NUI Maynooth
Maynooth
06-2019

Higher National Diploma - Theology

Pontifical College Maynooth
Maynooth
06-1994

Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Policy and procedure modification
  • Staff Development
  • Write reports
  • Staff Motivation
  • Change Management
  • Consulting
  • Negotiation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem-solving abilities

Interests

  • In my spare time, I enjoy hiking and exploring different mountain trails around the country and beyond I have a campervan and will often head out for the weekend to explore different hiking trails and mountains
  • Very often, I will extend an invitation to my work colleagues to join me on these adventures, and I have developed some very good friendships and working relationships through these activities
  • I love to read and have a particular liking for history, psychology, and neuroscience books

Timeline

End of Life Coordinator

HSE
04.2022 - Current

Hospital Chaplain

HSE
02.2010 - 03.2022

Master of Science - Bereavement & Loss

RCSI

Diploma of Higher Education - Mediation

NUI Maynooth

Higher National Diploma - Theology

Pontifical College Maynooth
Ken Quinn