Kristin Zukowski
Edmonton,Alberta
Summary
With a proven track record of nearly 18 years experience within forensics mental health, I have transitioned into the more peaceful setting of Traditional Chinese Medicine. I have a deep passion for promoting the body’s natural ability to heal itself through TCM and Acupuncture. Being able to apply my experience in mental health and my educational background in TCM, allows for a more natural holistic approach in treatment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Support Worker
Alberta Health Services
Alberta Hospital Edmonton - Forensic Psychiatry
06.2007 - Current
- Reduced patient anxiety through active listening, problem-solving, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Supported patients in achieving personal goals through goal-setting exercises and step-by-step guidance.
- Recognized and responded to signs of potential self-harm or suicide risk, utilizing appropriate intervention strategies and resources to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Provided complex crisis intervention and stabilization to patients in psychological distress.
- Facilitated therapeutic group sessions for increased social interaction and skill development.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
- Facilitated support groups for clients to discuss issues related to mental health.
- Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified according to presentation.
- Counseled clients in individual or group sessions to assist in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness or physical abuse.
Education
Diploma - Traditional Chinese Medicine - Acupuncture
MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB06.2024
Emergency Medical Responder
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, AB2006
Skills
- Committed to patient care
- Outstanding communication skills
- Strong desire to help and care for others
- Emergency De-Escalation Techniques
- Relapse Prevention
- Treatment Planning
- Mental health counseling
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
- Trauma Informed Care Framework
- Substance abuse
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Mental Health Support Worker
Alberta Health Services
06.2007 - Current
Diploma - Traditional Chinese Medicine - Acupuncture
MacEwan University
Emergency Medical Responder
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology