Dina Erickson
Burnsville
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with 13+ years of experience in high-acuity labor and delivery, now transitioning into the role of a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Skilled in trauma-informed, holistic, and family-centered care across the lifespan. Proven leadership in high-pressure clinical settings, with a strong foundation in mental health and a passion for promoting emotional well-being. Committed to delivering empathetic, evidence-based psychiatric care to diverse populations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Fairview Ridges Hospital
Burnsville
06.2011 - Current
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care in a fast-paced unit averaging 250+ births/month.
- Provide comprehensive support during labor, delivery (vaginal, assisted, cesarean), and immediate postpartum care.
- Serve as Charge Nurse, leading care coordination, team workflow, and patient admissions.
- Offer trauma-informed care, bereavement support, and crisis intervention during sensitive or high-risk scenarios.
- Educate families on newborn care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery.
- Mentor and precept new nurses in clinical skills, patient communication, and compassionate care.
Nursing Station Technician
Fairview Ridges Hospital
Burnsville
06.2005 - 06.2011
- Assisted nursing staff in providing care to postpartum mothers and newborns.
- Supported patient flow by managing administrative communication and coordination with the healthcare team.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Frontier Nursing University
Versailles, KY06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Minnesota
Twin Cities05.2011
Skills
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Crisis De-escalation & Emotional Support
- Patient & Family Education
- Mental Health Screening Tools (PHQ-9, GAD-7, etc)
- EMR Systems (eg, Epic)
- Leadership & Team Collaboration
- Culturally Competent Care
- Holistic, Evidence-Based Practice
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), 2025
- American Nurses Association (ANA), 2025
- Healthy Work Environment Committee, Member, 2017-2019
- Peer Mentor, Fairview Ridges Birthplace, 2023-Present
Community Engagement And Leadership
Scouts BSA, Volunteer Leader, 2013-2023, Scout Leader, Advancement Chairperson, Eagle Scout Coach, Mentored youth through leadership development and mental resilience initiatives.
Certification
- PMHNP-BC, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified
- APRN, Minnesota Board of Nursing – Active
- Registered Nurse, Minnesota Board of Nursing – Active
- Public Health Nurse (PHN) Certification, Active
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Current
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Current
- Perinatal Mental Health Training, Postpartum Support International, Active
Skills And Clinical Strengths
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Crisis De-escalation & Emotional Support
- Patient & Family Education
- Mental Health Screening Tools (PHQ-9, GAD-7, etc.)
- EMR Systems (e.g., Epic)
- Leadership & Team Collaboration
- Culturally Competent Care
- Holistic, Evidence-Based Practice
Clinical Rotations
- Nystrom & Associates, Telehealth, 215, PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH – Mother Baby Program
- Nystrom & Associates, On-site, 76, All populations – ADHD, schizophrenia, bipolar, depression, anxiety
- Mindful Families, Telehealth and on-site, 129, All populations - ADHD, schizophrenia, bipolar, depression, anxiety – therapy and med management
- Iris Mental Health & Wellness, Telehealth and on-site, 38, All populations - ADHD, schizophrenia, bipolar, depression, anxiety – therapy and med management
- Mindworks, Telehealth and on-site, 177, All populations - ADHD, schizophrenia, bipolar, depression, anxiety – therapy and med management
- Veritas Services, Telehealth, 22, Chemical Dependency therapy
Timeline
Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Fairview Ridges Hospital
06.2011 - Current
Nursing Station Technician
Fairview Ridges Hospital
06.2005 - 06.2011
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Frontier Nursing University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Minnesota
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