Sonni Logan

Highly credentialed Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with 44 years of acute care experience. Specializing in high-stakes litigation support for medical malpractice and personal injury cases. Expert in analyzing complex medical records to identify breaches in the standard of care, causation, and damages. Proven ability to translate intricate clinical protocols—specifically in Resuscitation, Critical Care, and Emergency Medicine—into clear, persuasive testimony for legal counsel.

Legal Nurse Consultant - Independent / Various Law Firms

(1998-03)

• Provide comprehensive medical case reviews for both plaintiff and defense firms, focusing on medical negligence and catastrophic personal injury.
• Analyze medical records to detect tampering, omissions, or deviations from established nursing and hospital protocols.
• Synthesize clinical data into concise reports, chronologies, and summaries to assist counsel in settlement negotiations or trial preparation.
• Serve as an Expert Witness, delivering testimony regarding the nursing process, state practice acts, and hospital policies.
• Collaborate with lead attorneys on medical merit reviews to determine the viability of potential litigation.

Assistant Professor of Nursing - Nightingale College

(2021)

• Educate future practitioners on clinical excellence, regulatory challenges, and the legal implications of nursing documentation.
• Subject Matter Expert in experiential learning and acute care didactic instruction.

Curriculum Coordinator / Clinical Educator - EdCor Education and Training

(2015)

• Develop and audit medical training programs (ACLS, PALS, Trauma) to ensure compliance with American Heart Association and national standards.
• Ensure instructional staff maintain rigorous adherence to clinical evidence-based practices.

Clinical Instructor / Cardiac Specialist - University of Colorado Health

(2006-06 - 2017-12)

• Coordinated clinical verification and continuing education for nursing and medical staff, focusing on high-acuity cardiac and emergency interventions.
• Maintained hands-on expertise in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, performing diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Flight Nurse / ICU Manager / ER Resource Nurse - Northridge Hospital Medical Center

• Managed high-acuity departments (ICU, TICU, PICU) and facilitated the development of specialized trauma and stroke center designations.
• Authored clinical protocols, including the "Brain Death Manual," demonstrating an early mastery of medical-legal documentation and standardization.

Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Nursing - Post University (2025-08)

Master of Science in Nursing - Education - American Sentinel University (2012)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing - University of Phoenix (1999)