1. ERICA KOZA
711 22nd
Street NE Kasson,MN 55944 koza_erica@outlook.com 608-865-1846
PROFILE
Degreed and Licensed Nurse, ready for the next career step in her nursing career. Has been
working on the orthopedic/trauma floor for the past year as a registered nurse. Maintained high grade
point average throughout rigorous coursework and extensive clinical experiences, with an emphasis
on evidence-based practice. Experienced in care settings, having worked as a CNA as well as a
Dietary Aide. Outstanding patient care and time management skills, combining expertise,
compassion and efficiency. Career positions have involved medication administration, patient
assessments, communication with a health care team, activities of daily living, and electronic charting.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, May 2015
Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI
GPA: 3.2/4.0
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse, State of Minnesota, No. 231136-0, Current through 2018
CPR and AED Training for Healthcare Professionals, American Heart
Association, Current through 2018
CAREER-RELATED EXPERIENCE
Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic – St. Mary’s Hospital, Orthopedic/Trauma, Rochester, MN 2015 - present
 Settle post-op patients, assessment and manage pain control
 Administer medications, orally, intravenously, subcutaneously, sublingually
 Assess and manage wounds and drains
 Discharge education
 Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a health care team
Benedictine Living Community Manor, La Crosse, WI 2015
 Conduct head-to-toe assessments
 Administer medications, orally, intravenously, subcutaneously, sublingually
 Chart on the progress of residents using an electronic system
CNA
Benedictine Living Community Manor, La Crosse, WI 2014 – 2015
 Assist residents with the activities of daily living
 Develop professional relationships with staff and residents
 Use electronic charting system

2. Dietary Aide
Mayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan, La Crosse, WI 2012 – 2015
 Prepare, deliver and pick up trays to patients in the hospital
 Communicate with a team of staff
 Train new staff
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Lifeguard
La Crosse Park and Recreation, La Crosse, WI Summers 2009 – 2011
 Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks
 Demonstrated ability to provide customer service and communicate to customers
HONORS
Viterbo University Dean’s List, Spring & Fall, 2014, Spring, 2015
Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient (the highest award achievable), 2011
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Does the use of exercise balls and position changes decrease the perception of pain,
length of labor, and cesarean rates in laboring women? Spring, 2015.
Does the utilization of the Ventilator Care Bundle protocol decrease the risk of Ventilator
Associated Pneumonia in critical care patients during the intubation period compared to
not utilizing the Ventilator Care Bundle protocol? Fall, 2014. Present to nursing 422 class.
Are women who have gestational diabetes or hypertension at greater risk for
developing chronic diseases later in life compared to those who have not had gestational
diabetes or hypertension? Spring, 2014. Presented to nursing 365 research class.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Volunteer, Sophomore Nursing Pinning Ceremony, 2015
Volunteer, Viterbo University 2014 Career Fair, 2014
National Institutes of Health Course “Protecting Human Research Participants” 2014
Volunteer, Bell ringing for Salvation Army, 2013 and 2014
Volunteer, Set up for Rotary Lights, La Crosse, WI, 2013
Member, Viterbo Student Nursing Association, 2013 – 2015
Member, Student Support Services, 2011 – 2015