JAN BAUGHN
Lynn,AL
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Supervisor
Winston County Health Department
Double Springs, Alabama
04.2022 - Current
- Responsible for all daily operations in local county health department
- Supervises clerks, RN's, Custodian on staff
- Responsible for following state policy and procedure for programs offered by the State of Alabama
- Programs include, WIC, Immunization, Family Planning, STD, TB, Covid, Wellness and ABCCEDP
- Works independently with all programs
- Administers PO, IM, and ID medications correctly
- Gives immunizations in a timely and correct manner to children and adults
- Performs Covid testing and administering of Covid vaccines to all ages
- Does face to face and phone visit for all WIC clients
- Completes nutritional assessments and provides education to women and children following federal WIC guidelines
- Keeps daily log records for all room temperatures, vaccine temperatures and testing supplies
- Prepares reports and provides information for audits for all programs offered in clinic
- Works closely with Family Planning Nurse Practitioner and RN twice monthly by obtaining detailed history and physical information, acquiring lab specimens, making referrals and mammogram appointments for patients
- Makes independent decisions following policy for correct treatments and medications for Family Planning, STD and Immunization patients
- Participates in WebEx meetings with Nurse Manager and Nursing Director
- Orders all clinic supplies, medications for Family Planning and STD programs
- Knowledgeable with Crossroads and CureMD computer programs for charting
- Responsible for all pap and breast follow-up for Family Planning and Cancer Detection patients
- Completes Abnormal Breast Template
- Works with Disease Intervention Specialists on testing and treatment for HIV, Syphilis and TB patients
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate patient care services across the organization.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling shifts, approving time-off requests.
Nurse Coordinator
Winston County Health Department
Double Springs, Alabama
06.2018 - 04.2022
- Responsible for following state policy and procedure for programs offered by the State of Alabama
- Programs include Immunization, Family Planning, STD, TB, WIC, Wellness and Telehealth programs
- Oversees all clinic operations in Winston County, works independently in single nurse clinic
- Administers PO, IM and ID medications correctly
- Performs all monthly inventories and prepares reports
- Gives immunizations in a timely and correct manner to school-age children, enters vaccines into ImmPrint system and supplies Blue Slip for school admission
- Completes nutritional assessments and provides education to women and children through federal WIC program
- Uses Crossroads computer system to distribute WIC benefits to eligible families
- Obtains thorough history and physical assessments on patients for Family Planning services
- Makes decisions for current and correct medications for Family Planning and STD patients in absence of Nurse Practitioner in county
- Uses CURE MD computer programming for FP, STD and Immunization charting
- Works with all age patients including babies, toddlers, school-age children, teenagers and adults
- Responsible for all breast and cervical follow-up for family planning and cancer detection patients
- Performs vital signs, bloodwork analysis and workups for Wellness screenings
- Communicates with UAB physicians on Telehealth program that assists Winston County patients in having their visit locally
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including assessments, treatments, medications, procedures and documentation.
- Educated patients on health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
- Ensured all clinical documentation was accurate, timely, complete and compliant with federal and state regulations.
Staff Nurse
Winston/Marion/Walker/Cullman Co Health Department
Double Springs, Alabama
04.2014 - 06.2018
- Responsible for following state policy and procedure for programs offered by the State of Alabama
- Programs include Immunization, Family Planning, STD, TB and WIC programs
- Duties as listed above
- Worked well with clinic aides, RN's, social workers and clinic supervisors
- Worked as travel nurse between health department clinics listed above
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Northwest Medical Center
Winfield, Alabama
08.2013 - 04.2014
- Provided care to all age patients with critical care needs
- Administered correct IV, IM, PO and tube medications following physician orders
- Computer charted complete physical assessments, vital signs and medication administration throughout shift
- Inserted foley catheters, IV lines and NG tubes
- Obtained blood sugar readings and administered insulin safely and correctly
- Monitored cardiac patients throughout shift for Med/Surg floor patients
- Performed chart reviews and reconciled all Medication Administration records every shift
- Assessed, monitored and managed critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit.
Patient Care Coordinator
Comfort Care Hospice/Home Health
Jasper/Moulton, Alabama
05.2011 - 07.2013
- Duties included scheduling visits for all disciplines of patient care
- Responsible for office operations during supervisor absence
- Audited nursing, aide, social worker and chaplain charts for completeness and accuracy
- Communicated with physician's offices, hospital and skilled nursing facilities regarding patient information, insurance verifications and physician's orders to begin admission process
- Coordinated information from all staff members for Interdisciplinary Group Meetings held twice monthly
- Worked closely with Medical Directors to ensure that all orders, certification forms, death certificates were completed and signed in a timely manner
- Made home visits on a scheduled basis to audit nurse and aide performance in patient home
- Used computer charting systems
Staff Nurse
State of Alabama - Walker County Health Department
Jasper, Alabama
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Duties as listed above for Staff Nurse
Surgical Circulating Nurse
Walker Baptist Medical Center
Jasper, Alabama
01.2010 - 08.2010
- Responsible for care of patients from area of pre-op through PACU
- Reviewed chart thoroughly before surgery for all physician orders, labs and correct consent forms
- Positioned patient carefully, safely and correctly according to procedure being performed
- Assisted CRNA during induction of anesthesia
- Responsible for correct sponge, needle and instrument counts before, during and after each surgical case
- Computer charted completely and accurately on each patient
- Assisted with inventory on all surgical supplies and equipment as ordered by surgery director
- Worked with physicians, surgical technicians, RN's, LPN's and CRNA's daily
- Worked in variety of surgical cases, such as General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Urological Surgery, GYN Surgery
Admissions Coordinator
SouthernCare Hospice
Jasper, Alabama
05.2005 - 12.2009
- Responsible for all aspects of admission process to hospice services on home, assisted living and skilled nursing facility patients
- Performed complete and accurate physical, mental, emotional and spiritual assessments on each patient
- Determined need for all medical equipment and supplies
- Assigned appropriate amount of nursing, aide, social worker and chaplain visits and care
- Communicated with physician's offices, hospitals and nursing facilities for all information regarding new referrals
- Provided complete and accurate patient charting in a timely manner to all disciplines involved
- Did teaching to patients and families regarding hospice services, medications and disease process and outcomes
- Participated in twice monthly meetings with all disciplines involved in patient care
- Reported directly to clinical director
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve the admissions process.
Surgical Circulating Nurse
Northwest Medical Center
Winfield, Alabama
07.2000 - 05.2005
- Duties as described above for Surgical Circulating Nurse
Surgical Circulating Nurse
Lakeland Community Hospital
Haleyville, Alabama
05.1997 - 07.2000
- Duties as described above for Surgical Circulating Nurse
Med/Surg Floor Nurse
Fayette Medical Center
Fayette, Alabama
07.1996 - 05.1997
- Performed duties of floor nurse
- Provided care to all age patients with different health care needs
- Responsible for complete physical assessments twice per shift
- Administered correct IM, PO, IV and tube medications per MD order
- Inserted foley catheters, IV lines and NG tubes
- Obtained blood sugars and administered insulin safely and correctly
- Performed complete chart reviews and medication administration records every shift
- Coordinated patient care using team approach
- Worked closely with RN's, LPN's and aides
Education
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE - REGISTERED NURSING
NORTHWEST SHOALS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
05-1996
BUSINESS/COMPUTER CLASSES -
BEVILL STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.1991
Lynn High School -
Lynn High School
Lynn, AL05-1978
Skills
- Clinical oversight
- Continuing education
- Quality Improvement
- Policy updates
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Schedule Management
- Schedule Coordination
- Computer Charting
References
- Susan Huggins, RN, BSN, Director Retired, Walker Baptist Medical Center
- Joey Boteler, 205-275-3314, Winston County Board of Education
- Pattie Parker, ASA II, State of Alabama, ABCCEDP, 205-412-5347
Timeline
Nurse Supervisor
Winston County Health Department
04.2022 - Current
Nurse Coordinator
Winston County Health Department
06.2018 - 04.2022
Staff Nurse
Winston/Marion/Walker/Cullman Co Health Department
04.2014 - 06.2018
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Northwest Medical Center
08.2013 - 04.2014
Patient Care Coordinator
Comfort Care Hospice/Home Health
05.2011 - 07.2013
Staff Nurse
State of Alabama - Walker County Health Department
08.2010 - 05.2011
Surgical Circulating Nurse
Walker Baptist Medical Center
01.2010 - 08.2010
Admissions Coordinator
SouthernCare Hospice
05.2005 - 12.2009
Surgical Circulating Nurse
Northwest Medical Center
07.2000 - 05.2005
Surgical Circulating Nurse
Lakeland Community Hospital
05.1997 - 07.2000
Med/Surg Floor Nurse
Fayette Medical Center
07.1996 - 05.1997
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE - REGISTERED NURSING
NORTHWEST SHOALS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BUSINESS/COMPUTER CLASSES -
BEVILL STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Lynn High School -
Lynn High School
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