Norma Sonier
Carrollton,TX
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Rapid Response RN
UT Southwestern Medical Center
07.2020 - Current
- Responded to rapid response activations, code blue events, and code strokes; conducted proactive rounds for at-risk patients and supported clinical teams with assessments and interventions to enhance patient safety.
- Delivered patient-centered nursing care across UT Southwestern Medical Center inpatient units.
- Assessed patient conditions and documented findings in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and monitored responses per physician orders.
Float Pool Level V
UT Southwestern Medical Center
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Delivered bedside care across ICUs, progressive care, and medical-surgical units, ensuring patient stability through hemodynamic and invasive monitoring, vasoactive drip titration, ventilation support, postoperative recovery, CRRT, and bedside procedures.
- Executed daily responsibilities with precision in a fast-paced environment.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
SICU RN
UT Southwestern Medical Center
05.2017 - 11.2019
- Delivered critical care to surgical ICU patients, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through vigilant monitoring and timely interventions.
- Provided comprehensive bedside care to patients at academic medical center units for complex patients at academic medical center units
- Assessed patient conditions and documented findings in electronic health records
- Administered medications and monitored responses under physician orders
ICU Float Pool RN (PRN)
Texas Health Resources
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Delivered critical care in Dallas-area hospitals for neurological and cardiac ICU populations, adapting to diverse protocols and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Administered medications and monitored responses according to Texas Health Resources protocols.
- Assessed patient conditions and updated electronic health records with current findings.
- Delivered bedside nursing care for Texas Health Resources patients across acute units.
Neuro ICU RN II
Parkland Health and Hospital System
04.2015 - 05.2017
- Managed care for neurologically critically ill patients, including EVDs, drains, mechanical ventilation, and protocol-based interventions; acted as preceptor and charge nurse.
- Monitored ventilators and hemodynamic data for unstable patients.
- Administered medications and IV therapies per intensive care protocols.
- Provided critical nursing care in Parkland Health intensive care unit.
ICU RN (Full-Time to PRN)
City Hospital at White Rock
07.2013 - 08.2019
- Delivered comprehensive care for complex, high-acuity medical ICU patients.
- Monitored critical patients in Intensive Care Unit at City Hospital at White Rock
- Administered medications and intravenous therapies per physician orders
- Assessed vital signs and documented patient changes accurately
Community Oriented Primary Care RN
Parkland Health and Hospital Systems
12.2012 - 06.2013
- Coordinated comprehensive care for pediatric and adult patients, enhancing access to health services in community clinics.
- Conducted primary care assessments for Parkland Health patients.
- Documented visits in Parkland electronic health records.
- Administered medications and treatments per provider orders.
Family Medicine Discharge Nurse
Parkland Health and Hospital Systems
09.2011 - 12.2012
- Coordinated family medicine discharge processes to ensure smooth transitions for patients.
- Assessed patient conditions and updated care plans in Epic records.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses per Parkland protocols.
- Delivered bedside care across Parkland Health inpatient and emergency units.
Charge Nurse, Rehabilitation Hall
Vista Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
11.2010 - 09.2011
- Led nursing team in delivering coordinated rehabilitation care to enhance patient recovery.
- Coordinated resident care plans with physicians, therapists, and family members.
- Administered medications and monitored treatments for skilled nursing residents.
- Supervised nursing staff during Vista Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center shift operations.
Charge Nurse, Long-Term Care
Senior Care Healthcare Group
01.2009 - 11.2011
- Administered medications and monitored resident responses for Senior Care Healthcare Group.
- Supervised Senior Care Healthcare Group nursing staff during daily resident care.
- Coordinated care plans with physicians, therapists, and families.
- Supported nurses in medication administration, ensuring patient safety and adherence to treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
05-2013
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
North Central Texas College
01-2010
Skills
- Critical care monitoring
- Ventilator management
- Vasoactive drip titration
- Rapid response assessment
- Code response
- Drug delivery
- Epic documentation
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Outstanding Research Abstract Award AACN National Teaching Institute (NTI), May 2024
PUBLICATIONS
Contributing Author. “Use of Rapid Response Teams to Expedite Imaging and Treatment for Inpatients with Acute Stroke.” AACN Advanced Critical Care, 2025.
AACN CHAPTER LEADERSHIP
President, Dallas County AACN Chapter 2026–2027
Timeline
ICU Float Pool RN (PRN)
Texas Health Resources
02.2021 - 03.2023
Rapid Response RN
UT Southwestern Medical Center
07.2020 - Current
Float Pool Level V
UT Southwestern Medical Center
11.2018 - 06.2020
SICU RN
UT Southwestern Medical Center
05.2017 - 11.2019
Neuro ICU RN II
Parkland Health and Hospital System
04.2015 - 05.2017
ICU RN (Full-Time to PRN)
City Hospital at White Rock
07.2013 - 08.2019
Community Oriented Primary Care RN
Parkland Health and Hospital Systems
12.2012 - 06.2013
Family Medicine Discharge Nurse
Parkland Health and Hospital Systems
09.2011 - 12.2012
Charge Nurse, Rehabilitation Hall
Vista Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
11.2010 - 09.2011
Charge Nurse, Long-Term Care
Senior Care Healthcare Group
01.2009 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
North Central Texas College