Michael Kirdzik
Ashford,CT
Summary
Experienced Supervior exhibiting leadership skills, strength in creative thinking and advanced problem solving.
Self-directed worker with a knack for developing solutions to complex problems.
Seeking a position with the opportunity for new challenges and professional development and advancement.
Highly motivated worker who graciously handles and resolves challenging issues.
Driven to consistently deliver exceptional client support.
Trustworthy public service professional. Dedicated and quick to learn and works well in stressful situations. Experienced Supervisor leading team members on-time job completion. Assign tasks, train employees, provide feedback, mediate interpersonal conflicts and implement company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provide leadership and vision which drives teams to meet goals. Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Hartford HealthCare, Journey House
10.2023 - Current
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored coaching opportunities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for residents with complex needs.
- Mentored new nursing staff through orientation programs, facilitating their integration into the team and fostering their professional growth.
- Focused on improving workplace diversity to foster an inclusive environment that respects the cultural backgrounds of staff members and residents alike.
- Conducted regular risk assessments as part of the Workplace Violence Committee within the program to identify areas of potential vulnerability and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Worked with Program Directors on recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss resident status, program safety and concerns.
- Worked closely with administration to develop and maintain a safe environment for residents and staff.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for residents.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Planned and assigned workload for nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Recruited and trained new staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and mentorship.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Mental Health Worker
Natchaug Hospital/Journey House
02.2019 - 10.2023
- Utilized Dialectical behavior therapy to support clients in metting their therapeutic goals.
- Provided clients with recommendations on healthy habits and relationships
- Delivered counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse
- Documented client progress in confidential files
- Worked with clinical team members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs
- Offered a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities that are carried out in individual, group and family settings
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
Forensic Treatment Specialist
Department Of Mental Health And Addiction Services
09.2002 - 02.2018
- Provided therapeutic support to clients in order to strengthen patient's skills when making long term plans and goals for their future
- Worked with admissions as well as behavioral units and reported to the Forensic Head Nurse
- Held group therapy sessions with clients working through issues such as substance abuse and mental illness
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment with patients and clinical staff while working within a maximum security facility
- Utilized techniques to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals
- Used my therapeutic alliance to affectively manage patients and prevent potentially dangerous and violent situations
- Helped patients with independent living skills
- Utilized de-escalation strategies to help support patients in problem solving
- Communicated with a variety of individuals from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds
Mental Health Worker
Natchaug Hospital Inc
07.2000 - 09.2002
- Documented on client progress in confidential files
- Worked with children from the pediatric and adolescent psychiatric units
- Intervened in crisis situations to protect residents and others
- Provided emotional support to residents in order to develop long term plans and goals after discharge
- Worked with adults who suffer from substance abuse and collaborated on discharge planning
Independent Living Skills Trainer
Differences Within
09.2000 - 05.2002
- Worked One on One with patients who suffered from traumatic and acquired brain injury
- Assisted patients with learning independent living skills
- Worked with the Medical Team to develop treatment programs for patients
- Transported patients to and from medical appointments and planned extra-curricular activities
Certified Personal Trainer
Future Fitness
03.1996 - 09.1999
- Managed the personal trainer schedule and stayed within budgeted non-session hours
- Assisted clients in finding new ways to inspire healthier habits
- Conducted on site seminars and workshops to generate interest in new club activities
- Served as a point of reference for fitness expertise within the club
- Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management and ergonomics.
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT05.2023
Associate of Arts - Science
Manchester Community College
Manchester, CT12.2021
Skills
- Strategic thinker
- Effective team leader
- Training and mentoring
- Organized
- Crisis Intervention
- Facilitating counseling sessions
- Safety and security
- Skilled in conflict resolution
- Staff Development
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Expectation setting
Volunteer
Board of Directors member for the Connecticut Junior Huskies Youth Hockey Association. 2021-2023.
Director of Specialty Clinics for The Connecticut Junior Huskies Youth Hockey Association 2023-2024.
Timeline
Supervisor
Hartford HealthCare, Journey House
10.2023 - Current
Mental Health Worker
Natchaug Hospital/Journey House
02.2019 - 10.2023
Forensic Treatment Specialist
Department Of Mental Health And Addiction Services
09.2002 - 02.2018
Independent Living Skills Trainer
Differences Within
09.2000 - 05.2002
Mental Health Worker
Natchaug Hospital Inc
07.2000 - 09.2002
Certified Personal Trainer
Future Fitness
03.1996 - 09.1999
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Eastern Connecticut State University
Associate of Arts - Science
Manchester Community College
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