LONDA BOTTOMS
Dyersburg,TN
Summary
Accomplished RN BSN Physician Extender with a proven track record at West Tennessee Healthcare, adept in nursing informatics and demonstrating exceptional clinical judgment. Excelled in developing patient care plans and enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in both patient education and electronic health records management, ensuring comprehensive care and efficient documentation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN BSN Physician Extender
West Tennessee Healthcare
Dyersburg, TN
04.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
LPN Charge Nurse
LLC Home Health
Dyersburg, TN
01.2009 - 01.2024
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Highlands Rehabilitation center
Dyersburg, TN
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Implemented infection control protocols throughout the facility in accordance with state regulations.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN08-2024
License Practical Nurse - LPN
Tennessee Technology of Newbern
Newbern, TN03-2006
Skills
- Nursing informatics
- Community health
- Geriatric care
- Basic life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Clinical judgment
- Discharge planning
- Health care consultation
- Lab result interpretation
- Chart updating
- Medical assessment
- IV management
- Discharge coordination
- Nursing staff leadership
- Documentation and charting
- Case management
- Nursing plan development
- Operating room skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient discharge
- Electronic health records management
Affiliations
- I have four grown children and two grandchildren that I spend most of my time with. Fishing, Boating, and Lake life are my hobbies.
Accomplishments
After going back to school and receiving my RN BSN I received the Leadership award in my class.
Certification
- CPR/AED
- Resp. Vent certification
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
RN BSN Physician Extender
West Tennessee Healthcare
04.2017 - Current
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Highlands Rehabilitation center
01.2013 - 01.2017
LPN Charge Nurse
LLC Home Health
01.2009 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
License Practical Nurse - LPN
Tennessee Technology of Newbern