APRIL BAFFORD
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Healthcare professional ready to bring comprehensive training and hands-on experience to a nursing role. Proven ability to support medical teams in delivering high-quality patient care and maintaining clinical standards. Known for collaborative spirit and adaptability in dynamic environments, leveraging strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Student Patient Care Technican – Float Pool
Common Spirit / Dignity Health
03.2023 - Current
- Support nursing staff by taking vital signs, monitoring patient conditions, and assisting with daily living activities
- Advocate for patients, provide emotional support, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure efficient care
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple patient assignments while maintaining high patient satisfaction.
Patient Care Technican – Float Pool
Banner Desert Medical Center
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided routine patient care and promoted patient comfort while contributing to the overall plan of care
- Collected patient data, documented it in medical records, and performed support tasks to ensure the nursing unit operated efficiently
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoted patient health, collected specimens and vital signs, and reported any changes in patient health status.
- Performed delegated procedures, supported communication with receptionist duties, and ensured supplies and equipment were well-maintained.
Director of Sales and Catering
McGowen Restaurant Concepts
01.2014 - 08.2022
- Served as the main point of contact for all wedding and event inquiries for multiple locations
- Worked closely with clients to detail and finalize menu selections and meeting logistics
- Communicated effectively and presented information to management, staff, vendors, and clients
- Working relationships with a variety of vendors and restaurant service personnel
- Managed, staged, and executed day of events
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
12-2024
Associate of Arts -
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ01.2022
High School Diploma -
Mesa High School
Mesa, AZ01.2005
Skills
- Cerner
- Teletracking
- Epic
- Tracker
- About Time
- MS Word
- MS Outlook
- MS Excel
- Quickbooks
- Tracker
Community Service
- The Arizona Princess Program: Volunteer
- Feed My Starving Children: Volunteer
- Jericho Charities: Founding Member
Certification
BLS - American Heart Association
Timeline
Nursing Student Patient Care Technican – Float Pool
Common Spirit / Dignity Health
03.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technican – Float Pool
Banner Desert Medical Center
03.2022 - 03.2023
Director of Sales and Catering
McGowen Restaurant Concepts
01.2014 - 08.2022
BLS - American Heart Association
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mesa Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
Associate of Arts -
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
High School Diploma -
Mesa High School
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