Mia Morzel Email & Phone Number

Denver, Colorado, United States

August 2020- May 2023 Full-time floor nurse on Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) unit. Responsible for a team of 4 patients. Focus on educating patients and their caregivers on medications, neurogenic bowel and bladder, autonomic dysreflexia, and wound prevention and management. June 2023- PresentFloat RN/Therapeutic Recreation Nurse- Accompanying Recreation Therapists, and sometimes along with Physical and Occupational therapists on outings with patients to work on skills safely within the community. Educating patients on navigating crowds at sporting events, finding wheelchair accessible fly fishing, managing neurogenic bladder and bowels in public bathrooms, and a bunch of other fun, really cool, and unique things.

Greater Chicago Area

-Float between 7 inpatient units caring for patients experiencing; stroke recovery, spinal cord injury, brain injury, limb loss & impairment, pediatric & adolescent rehabilitation, cancer rehabilitation, and multiple sclerosis-Daisy Award Nominee -Magnet Ambassador, attended Magnet Conference 2019, assisted during Magnet site visit; preparing staff, escorting appraisers, and providing tours. -Representative for Flex Staff on Recruitment and Retention Committee -Participant in the Professional Nursing Advancement Program; an elective professional development program that "Empowers and recognizes innovative clinicians to inspire the advancement of human ability through science and research, leading the field of rehabilitation."Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly known as Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago or RIC). Recognized as number one in rehabilitation for 30 years in a row and recently earned its fourth consecutive Magnet designation.

Arlington Heights

- Completed daily audits of new orders and missed medication reports (total of 14 units); followed up with staff, provided education, and reported to appropriate managers.- Attended and participated in weekly QAPI meetings.- Perform monthly audits of psychotropic medications to comply with CMS regulations.- Trained staff on Answers AOD electronic charting processes; created step by step guides and resources.- Filled in for wound nurse, rounding with wound MD to care for wounds of varying etiologies and severity. Completed charting, staff education, and updated facility wound report. - Assist with IV starts, wound vacs, changes in condition, and transfers out to hospital. - Cover floor in case of emergency.- Observed and oriented new staff and nursing students- validating initial and ongoing competencies.- Created and implemented a universal report sheet to reduce error and promote continuity of care.

Arlington Heights

- Provided subacute care to 9 rehabilitation patients, presenting a variety of medical conditions with various health care needs such as wound care, ostomy, various feeding tubes, nebulizers, CPAP, and IV medication administration. - Motivated patients and their families to set and achieve goals.- Defused difficult situations with family members and alerted social worker to initiate appropriate follow up.

Hoffman Estates

- Greeted customers and assisted them in ordering cakes and pastries. - Designed and decorated cakes for various occasions.- Trained and supervised new staff. - Opened and closed cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits.

Greater Chicago Area

Loyola Limited is a student-run business enterprise. Ireland's Pub is Loyola's first student-run bar. I was hired as a bar manager during Ireland's inception and I maintained this position until my graduation from the university. - Obtained Illinois Basset Alcohol Certification.- Created chalk art advertising promotions and events to help establish a customer base. - Aided in recruitment and training of future staff.- Maintained inventory of food and beverages.- Provided a safe and responsible environment for customers and staff. - Answered and resolved customer inquiries and complaints.

- Assisted adults with developmental and physical disabilities make and achieve fitness goals.- Monitored and guided residents for proper use of cardio machines and weight equipment.- Created and co-managed a Saturday fitness program focused on introducing residents with higher needs to exercise and wellness.

Greater Chicago Area

Clinical Experiences: Clinical Role Transition- Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Medical/Surgical 1 - NorthShore Evanston Hospital Medical/Surgical 2 -Adventist Hinsdale HospitalMental Health - Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital Obstetrics - Loyola University Medical Center Pediatrics - Loyola University Medical Center

Greater Chicago Area

Over the course of 5 summers I worked as a full-time summer nanny for different families in the Chicago land area. Averaging 30 to 40 hrs a week, starting in June and ending in August. - Children ages 4-12.- Supervised and assisted with homework and educational work books.- Met regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.- Transported to school, social outings, and medical appointments.- Observed behavior, administered medications r/t ADHD, asthma, as directed, to maintain children's health.- Organized and conducted age-appropriate recreational activities, such as games, arts and crafts, sports, walks, and play dates.- Modeled appropriate social behaviors and encouraged concern for others to cultivate development of interpersonal relationships and communication skills.