Sonia Ledum

A highly skilled and clinically confident Registered Nurse with specialised experience in cardiac catheter laboratory care, recovery, and interventional cardiology. Proficient in supporting complex diagnostic and interventional procedures, including PCI and pacing, with a strong focus on hemodynamic monitoring and patient safety. Experienced in managing fast-paced, high-acuity environments, providing expert pre- and post-procedural care, and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to deliver excellence in cardiac nursing.

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheter Laboratory

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust | Oct 2024 – Present

• Deliver specialised nursing care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures in a high-pressure specialist environment.
• Act as scrub and circulating nurse during PCI and pacing interventions, ensuring strict adherence to sterile fields and procedural protocols.
• Conduct comprehensive pre-procedure screenings, reviewing co-morbidities, blood results, and ECG findings to optimise patient safety.
• Perform continuous intra-procedural monitoring, identifying and escalating signs of patient deterioration to the cardiology team immediately.
• Manage post-procedure recovery, focusing on site-checks for complications (haematoma /haemorrhage) and stabilising patients for ward transfer.
• Provide clear education to patients and families regarding procedural findings, recovery expectations, and discharge medication.
• Collaborate effectively with cardiologists, anaesthetists, and radiographers to maintain safe and efficient lab throughput.

Student Nurse – Acute & Specialist Placements

Royal Derby Hospital / UHDB NHS Foundation Trust | 2023 – 2024

(Placements: Respiratory, Stroke Rehab, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Urology)

• Developed foundational nursing skills in acute settings, focusing on physical assessment and multi-specialty care needs.
• Gained experience in outpatient services, managing patient flow and procedural investigations.

Healthcare Assistant / Care Worker

NHS & Agency Roles | 2022 – 2024

• Supported diverse patient populations with a focus on dignity and independence during clinical recovery.

MSc in Adult Nursing – University of Derby

BSc in Human Anatomy – Afe Babalola University