Miranda Michno

Experience

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  Inland Valley Repertory Theatre, Inc. (IVRT)

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2020

  Dance Instructor

  - Dance instructor for "Camp IVRT" musical theater summer camp for ages 7-13- Taught daily, intro-level dance lessons, including warm ups, stretches, and choreography- Choreographed dances, pantomime, and stage blocking for end-of-camp recitals- Collaborated with peer instructors to stage and produce recitals- Supervised campers and initiated games incorporating improv, dancing, and/or acting between scheduled classes- Directed interns to tasks in assisting instructors and administrators- Assisted IVRT administration in adapting Camp IVRT to a successful method of online delivery in 2020 during the beginnings of the COVID-19 Pandemic Show less

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  Loyola University Chicago

  May 2021 - Sept 2023

  - Served as a friendly first point of contact with students and guests- Provided in-person and help-line customer service support, directing students and guests to the appropriate campus resources - Verified student credentials at building check-in- Admitted guests to Information Commons per campus safety protocols with required documentation - Monitored student activity to ensure proper noise levels and appropriate behavior in compliance with building rules- Enforced masking and social distancing compliance per CDC guidelines during the COVID-19 Pandemic Show less - Created positive impressions of Loyola through engagements with incoming students and their families- Implemented information from trainings about Loyola's campus resources, degree programs, and student life to provide students with specific answers to questions during orientation sessions- Facilitated community-building activities and discussion to foster connection among new students and assist them in their transition to life as a Loyola student - Collaborated with colleagues to lead official tours of campus, consistent with the provided script- Established connections with students by sharing my college experiences and talking about their interests- Formulated creative methods to keep students engaged during Zoom sessions such as interactive or anonymous question games, icebreakers, and Loyola-themed quizzes Show less

  • Information Commons Student Assistant

    Jan 2020 - Sept 2023

  • New Student Orientation Leader

    May 2021 - Aug 2021
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  Athletico

  Jan 2022 - Sept 2023

  Rehabilitation Aide

  - Assisted physical therapists with patients by demonstrating exercises, correcting form where appropriate, and working one-on-one with patients during busy periods- Assessed cleanliness and organization of clinic and responded accordingly- Fostered positive connections of Athletico by connecting with patients - Utilized NextGen EPM scheduling system to manage appointments for evaluations and office visits- Provided customer service and scheduling via the clinic help-line- Processed patient's insurance, personal documents, and other protected health information, following HIPAA guidelines Show less

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  Chicago Methodist Senior Services

  Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

  Memory Care and Life Enrichment Intern

  - Academic internship; 200 hours completed- Achieved certification in CARES Dementia Basics through HealthCare Interactive, Inc. for training purposes- Daily roles included leading group exercise sessions, assisting nursing staff in transferring residents and moving them between activities, shadowing PT and OT professionals on the acute care floor, and engaging residents in life enrichment activities such as games, puzzles, coloring, etc. during down time- Conducted research on best practices for adaptive exercise, engaging senior patients in exercise, and motivating both patients and care professionals to make exercise an essential part of daily routines- Assisted Nurse Practitioner doctoral candidate in conducting their research study concerning the effect of exercise programming in fall risk and fall occurrence in assisted living communities with dementia patients- Pursued continued learning opportunities through CMSS's offered webinars and training modules, such as The Harm of Alarms, When Dementia Leads to Dilemma, and Mind Cancer: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Caregiving in Alzheimer's Disease Show less

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  Body Gears Physical Therapy

  Sept 2023 - Oct 2024

  Physical Therapy Aide

  - Lead patients through rehabilitation exercises per physical therapist’s written and verbal instructions, checking in with PT's to clarify patient questions- Multitask to sustain cleanliness of the clinic while managing patients and front desk needs - Build rapport with patients to discern their needs and foster a professional relationship- Safety Coordinator: tracking deadlines, maintaining detailed documentation, and organizing cleaning and maintenance services to support the clinic's Medicare and safety compliance Show less

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  Northwestern Medicine

  May 2024 - Aug 2024

  Cardiac Rehab and Diagnostic Testing Intern

  - Academic internship; 200 hours completed- Assisted Exercise Physiologists in performing daily tasks of CR: obtaining rest, exercise and recovery blood pressures, monitoring EKG tracings, exercise work loads and ratings of perceived exertion, and providing patients with individual strength training sessions upon request- Led multiple patient education sessions regarding the importance and benefits of resistance training, using original materials created through research- Observed the implementation of stress tests using exercise, pharmacology, and/or imaging at the Nuclear Cardiology and Stress Lab and assisted EPs by preparing patients with 12-lead EKGs Show less

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  Plus One an Optum Company

  Oct 2024 - Mar 2025

  Exercise Specialist
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  Northwestern Medicine

  Apr 2025 - now

  Exercise Physiologist, Non-invasive Cardiac Testing