Skatina Akervik
Woodbury,USA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing student with a strong background in healthcare, including military medical training, behavioral health, and school health services. Skilled in providing direct patient care, administering medications, and managing health records with precision. Passionate about psychiatric nursing and committed to advancing mental health care. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with plans to apply for psychiatric nursing roles and a Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatry) program. Proven ability to build therapeutic relationships, support crisis intervention, and provide holistic, patient-centered care in behavioral health settings.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic
- Provide care for patients in an acute inpatient psychiatric setting Administer medication and treatments
- Participate in a year-long nurse residency focused on professional growth
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support mental health recovery
- Administer medications and monitor patient responses
- Utilize de-escalation techniques to manage high-risk behaviors
Health Assistant
St. Paul Academy and Summit Schools
08.2020 - 06.2025
- Facilitate routine health care procedures
- Administer medication and treatments
- Maintain health records and secure medication storage
Instructor
Medical Simulation Training, Military
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Develop and deliver training courses for various skill levels
- Proficiently instruct mixed groups of Soldiers
- Facilitate preparation for exercises, enhancing training readiness
Combat Medic
Minnesota Army National Guard
02.2006 - 06.2022
- Lead a medical team and provide emergency medical treatment
- Certify over 1,000 soldiers in Combat Life Saving Course
- Maintain medical equipment and vehicles flawlessly
PCA
08.2015 - 08.2020
- Provided personal care assistance to a child with Autism
- Supported behavior redirection and daily activities
Health Service Associate
Bloomington Public Schools
09.2015 - 06.2019
- Administered care following school system guidelines
- Tracked immunizations and managed health records
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St Catherine University
St. Paul, MN05.2025
Generals -
St Paul College
St. Paul, MN11.2022
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Strong communication skills
- Emergency medical care
- Effective team coordination
- Behavioral management
- Medical Simulation Training
- Combat Medic Leadership
- Expertise in trauma care
- Training Course Development
- Health Record Management
- Behavior Redirection
- Proficient in patient care
- Structured lesson delivery
- Mental health evaluation
Certification
- NREMT-Basic
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Army Healthcare Specialist/Combat Medic (68W)
- HIPAA Certified
- Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
- Basic Life Support Instructor (CPR & AED)
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a team of 4 in the development of a Tactical Standing Operation Procedure for the 1/94 Cavalry Squadron
- Blood Program Leader for Red Cross Blood Drives with impact of 107 units collected and 62% first time donors
- American Heart Basic Life Support Instructor with 31 students certified in BLS and 398 in Heart Saver CPR and First Aid
- Certified over 1,000 soldiers in Combat Life Saver Course
- Assisted in annual Periodic Health Assessments with 1/94th Cavalry Squadron with approx. 400 soldiers
Key Skills And Qualifications
- Medical Simulation Training
- Combat Medic Leadership
- Trauma Treatment Expertise
- Training Course Development
- Health Record Management
- Team Leadership
- Behavior Redirection
- Patient Care Competence
- First Aid Expertise
- Nursing Experience
Nursing Experience
- M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center West Bank, Holistic Nursing Practice in Complex Dynamic Situations (NURS 4804), Spring 2025, Behavioral Health
- M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center West Bank, Holistic Nursing Approaches to Mental Health (NURS 4203), Fall 2024, Behavioral Health
- M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, Holistic Nursing Care of Children and Childbearing Families (NURS 3705), Fall 2024, Maternity
- Children’s Minnesota - Minneapolis, Holistic Nursing Care of Children and Childbearing Families (NURS 3705), Fall 2024, Pediatric Acute Care
- HealthPartners Regions Hospital, Holistic Nursing: Reflection in Action (NURS 4603), Summer 2024, Behavioral Health
- M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center West Bank, Holistic Care of Adults (NURS 4106), Spring 2024, Acute Care
- Our Lady of Peace Hospice and Homecare, Holistic Public Health I (NURS 4702), Spring 2024, Community Health
- Minnesota Masonic Home - Bloomington, Foundations of Holistic Nursing Care (NURS 3106), Fall 2023, Long-Term Care
Timeline
Instructor
Medical Simulation Training, Military
06.2022 - 06.2024
Health Assistant
St. Paul Academy and Summit Schools
08.2020 - 06.2025
Health Service Associate
Bloomington Public Schools
09.2015 - 06.2019
PCA
08.2015 - 08.2020
Combat Medic
Minnesota Army National Guard
02.2006 - 06.2022
Generals -
St Paul College
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St Catherine University
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