Amanda Akers BSN, RN, OCN, DNP -S
Fargo,,ND
Summary
Doctor of Nursing Practice student graduating May 2026 with clinical training in primary care and various specialties. Experienced registered nurse with a strong background in oncology. Dedicated to evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Assistant - Clinical Nursing Instructor
North Dakota State University
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
- Coordinated student assignments.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
Registered Nurse- Inpatient Oncology
Sanford Health
07.2017 - Current
- Administering chemotherapy, treatments, and medications
- Caring for bone marrow transplant patients and administering stem cell infusions
- Assessing patients and developing and implementing care plans
- Educating patients and families
- Training new nurses and nursing students
- Former co-chair of the chemotherapy department
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sanford Health Roger Maris Cancer Center
07.2016 - 07.2017
Education
Doctorate of Nursing Practice -
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND05-2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN05-2019
Associate's - Nursing
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Moorhead, MN05-2017
Diploma - Nursing
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Moorhead, MN05-2016
Clinical Practicum Experience
Primary Care Clinic, Sanford Health — Fargo, ND
Student Nurse Practitioner | Aug 2023 – May 2026
- Completed 610 clinical hours managing adult and pediatric patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Performed comprehensive assessments, developed differential diagnoses, and initiated evidence-based care plans under NP preceptor supervision.
- Provided patient counseling on preventive health, lifestyle modification, and chronic disease management.
Specialty Rotation, Women's Health/OBGYN — Sanford Health, Fargo, ND
- Completed 40 clinical hours.
Specialty Rotation, Dermatology — Sanford Health, Fargo, ND
- Completed 80 clinical hours.
Specialty Rotation, Orthopedics — Sanford Health, Fargo, ND
- Completed 40 clinical hours.
Specialty Rotation, Oncology — Sanford Health, Fargo, ND
- Completed 45 clinical hours.
Specialty Rotation, Pediatrics — Sanford Health, Fargo, ND
- Completed 45 clinical hours.
Specialty Rotation, Infectious Disease — Sanford Health, Fargo, ND
- Completed 40 clinical hours.
Specialty Rotation, Urgent Care — Sanford Health, Fargo, ND
- Completed 40 clinical hours.
Specialty Rotation, *** — Sanford Health, Fargo, ND
- Completed 40 clinical hours.
Specialty Rotation, *** — Sanford Health, Fargo, ND
- Completed 40 clinical hours.
Certifications and Licensure
- Registered Nurse (RN), State of North Dakota, License #R44876 — Active
- Nurse Practitioner Board Certification — Pending [Exam Date]
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
Professional Achievements
- DNP Project: “A Quality Improvement Project to Enhance Tobacco and Nicotine Dependence Treatment within a Cancer Center”
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certified
- Two Daisy Award Nominations
- Sanford Guardian Angel Award
- Sanford Hero Award in the category of Resolve
- BCBSND Caring Foundation 2024-2025 Healthcare Leader scholarship recipient
Timeline
Graduate Assistant - Clinical Nursing Instructor
North Dakota State University
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse- Inpatient Oncology
Sanford Health
07.2017 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sanford Health Roger Maris Cancer Center
07.2016 - 07.2017
Doctorate of Nursing Practice -
North Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Associate's - Nursing
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Diploma - Nursing
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
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