Sandra Niemi
Boulder Junction,WI
Summary
Top performing Clinical Nursing Professional with a deep commitment to providing compassionate patient care and advocacy. History of serving as an integral member of a highly specialized interdisciplinary team of health care professionals. Fifteen+ years of broad-based clinical experience utilizing expertise within a world-class patient-centered Level I Trauma Center environment. Able to work in both a highly autonomous and collaborative environment, with consistent demonstration of competency and proficiency of specialized skills. Lifelong learner, with a reputation for effectively utilizing vast experience and knowledge, always with a focus on exceptional patient outcomes. Strong organizational and analytical skills, and an ability to respond quickly and decisively. Exceptional critical thinking and problem solving abilities under high pressure. Positive work attitude and personal standards of excellence. Strong professional work ethic, integrity, and dedication to quality care.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Marshfield Clinic
Minocqua, WI
06.2024 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
Travel Telemetry RN - Neuro
Medical Solutions
Bryan, TX
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Completed comprehensive neurological assessments.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Madison, USA
01.2007 - 01.2023
- Deliver highly specialized critical patient care utilizing extensive clinical experience and training, within a Level I Trauma Center
- Serve as SOS CCRN, stepping in to provide care involving the most critical circumstances, and providing hands-on support to ICUs throughout the entire hospital, including the Cardiac ICU, the Burn Unit, the Medical/Surgery ICU, and Neuro ICU
- Collaborate and work effectively as a member of a team along with other specialized professionals utilizing principles of compassionate patient care
- Advocate for patients to ensure patient safety and positive outcomes
- Evaluate patients’ conditions and administer appropriate treatment
- Provide constant support throughout recovery and work directly with patients to ensure they receive the medical care required
- Serve a key member of the Code Team, the Rapid Response Team, and the Physicians Procedure Team, assisting with an extensive range of medical procedures, including thoracentesis, lumbar puncture, and paracentesis, when needed – which involve capturing fluids, monitoring patients, and advising physicians accordingly
- Member – Code Team
- Member – Rapid Response Team
- Member – Wound and Skin Committee
- Member – Geriatric Committee
- Member – Physicians Procedure Team
Human Resource
Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital, and more
Prairie Du Sac, WI
01.1991 - 01.2005
- Oversaw all aspects of HR benefits management, including compensation, payroll, onboarding and orientation, workers compensation, policy development, administration, recruiting, interviewing and hiring
- Promoted three times during tenure
- Managed staff of up to five people
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Wisconsin–Madison
Madison, WI01.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Fennimore, WI01.2007
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
University of Minnesota–Duluth
Duluth, MN01.1991
Skills
- Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IV Placement
- Intraosseous Infusion Lines
- Tracheostomy Tubes
- CORTRAK Assisted feeding Tube Insertion
- Telemetry
- Wound Vacuum Assisted Closure
- Thoracentesis
- Lumbar Puncture
- Paracentesis
Affiliations
American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Member
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN, PCCN
References
Professional references are available upon request.
Licensingandcertifications
- Registered Nurse, State of Wisconsin, Department of Regulation and Licensing, 01/2007
- ACLS and BLS Certified, American Heart Association
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN), American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Selectedspecializedskills
- Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IV Placement
- Intraosseous Infusion Lines
- Tracheostomy Tubes
- CORTRAK Assisted feeding Tube Insertion
- Telemetry
- Wound Vacuum Assisted Closure
- Thoracentesis
- Lumbar Puncture
- Paracentesis
Timeline
RN
Marshfield Clinic
06.2024 - Current
Travel Telemetry RN - Neuro
Medical Solutions
12.2023 - 03.2024
Critical Care Registered Nurse
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
01.2007 - 01.2023
Human Resource
Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital, and more
01.1991 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Wisconsin–Madison
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
University of Minnesota–Duluth