1. Donald A. Burlock
Indianapolis, Indiana
317-213-1449  dburlock@hotmail.com
Focused on
Healthcare Management
blending Education, Skills and Experience including
Faith & Health Ministries ... Academia / Administration ... Management / Supervision
Pastor ... Chaplain ... Counselor ... Community Liaison
Empowering Others to Reach Their Potential
EDUCATION
Winston-Salem State University ~ Winston-Salem, NC
Masters in Health Administration (Class of 2011)
St. Vincent Hospital & Healthcare Services, Inc. ~ Indianapolis, IN
Accredited Center of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. – Residency Program
Clinical Pastoral Education (five units)
Board Certified Chaplain
Dallas Theological Seminary ~ Dallas, TX
Th. M. in Christian Education
University of Illinois ~ Urbana-Champaign, IL
B. S. Degree in Business Administration – Concentration: Marketing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
February 2015 INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH – SAXONY HOSPITAL ~ Indianapolis, IN
to Present Chaplain Coordinator (Promoted to Managerial Team)
 Hire and supervise supplemental chaplains and mentor chaplain interns
 Participate in facility based management meetings and provide spiritual support
 Provide pastoral care to patients and families and serve on interdisciplinary team
February 2012 INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH - ARNETT HOSPICE ~ Indianapolis, IN
to February 2015 Bereavement Coordinator / Volunteer Coordinator
 Provided grief counseling and support to families during the 13 month period after loss
 Provided bereavement counseling for staff who treated terminal patients
 Recruited and trained volunteers to support patients and to provide office support
 Developed curriculum to use in the “Interdisciplinary Training for Nurses and Social
Workers” seminar
 Planned and managed bi-annual Memorial Services to support grieving families in the
community

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)
December 2008 HOSPICE OF THE PIEDMONT ~ High Point, NC
to December 2011 Chaplain
 Offered spiritual care to patients and their families during end-of-life crisis; served with
interdisciplinary team in providing emotional support to patient and families
 Counseled on ethical issues with family and staff
 Documented patients’ Medicare and Medicaid information using MISYS / ALLSCRIPTS
December 2004 CLARIAN HEALTH PARTNERS ~ Indianapolis, IN
to August 2006 Staff Chaplain
 Counseled and cared for patients, families and staff in trauma crisis
 Supported interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, social workers and staff in
facilitating quality care to patients and their families
June 2003 NORTHSIDE FAMILY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH ~ Indianapolis, IN
to July 2006 Pastor
 Established group in developing vision and core values to mentor urban / suburban
communities of north side Indianapolis; launched worship services in January 2004
 Created and implemented church activities, carried message through public speaking
engagements, facilitated one-on-one training, recruited volunteers and launched fundraising
events in effort to move church to self-supporting status
July 2000 EASTERN STAR CHURCH ~ Indianapolis, IN
to May 2003 Director of Christian Education
 Managed Christian education programs including Bible Institute, Sunday School, Children’s
Worship, Teen Ministry and Follow-up Ministry
 Trained leaders over auxiliary ministries and teachers; supervised Associate Pastor of
Ministries and Youth Pastor
1998 to 2000 ST. VINCENT HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES ~ Indianapolis, IN
Staff Chaplain
 Provided spiritual care to patients, families and staff; acted as the liaison to interdisciplinary
hospital team
 Counseled, facilitated advance directives, assisted in ethical decision-making and assisted
with organ procurement
1990 to 1998 TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH / ASSOCIATION OF REGULAR BAPTIST CHURCH
CONFERENCE ~ Indianapolis, IN
Assistant Pastor / Church Planner
 Developed and implemented evangelistic and discipleship program reaching communities in
northeastern Indianapolis; partnered with team of believers in building strong, Bible-
believing church
 Designed pamphlet detailing vision, leadership training and edification structure of church
 Preached, taught, evangelized and advocated discipleship within church; developed new
membership class, 2:7 Ministries – Navigators Bible Study and established tutorial program
as well as church newsletter