Amy Kessler
Syracuse
Summary
Driven Clinical Staffing Specialist with expertise in onboarding processes, interviewing, and strategic planning. Proven ability to streamline recruitment and enhance team performance, resulting in reduced time-to-fill and improved staffing metrics.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Staffing Specialist
Elderwood at Liverpool
Liverpool, NY
05.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented staffing strategies to meet operational needs efficiently.
- Collaborated with department heads to identify staffing requirements and optimize recruitment processes.
- Conducted candidate interviews, evaluating skills and fit for various roles within the organization.
- Streamlined onboarding processes, enhancing new hire integration and training efficiency.
- Analyzed staffing metrics to identify trends, driving informed decision-making for future hiring initiatives.
- Managed high-volume requisitions across multiple industries, consistently meeting deadlines while providing top-notch candidates for each role.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and hiring managers, leading to a higher volume of job orders and successful placements.
- Continuously improved personal skill set and industry knowledge by attending relevant training sessions, workshops, seminars, and conferences.
- Reduced time-to-fill ratios by effectively prioritizing open positions based on client needs, resources available, and market conditions.
- Provided comprehensive support for temporary employees, including benefits administration, payroll processing, and conflict resolution.
- Developed and facilitated new-hire orientations.
- Promptly corresponded with applicants and coordinated and conducted interviews.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- Reduced expenses by analyzing compensation policies and implementing competitive programs while ensuring adherence to legal requirements.
- Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elderwood at Liverpool
Liverpool, NY
02.2013 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments, documenting changes in health status accurately.
- Implemented infection control protocols, promoting a safe environment for residents and staff.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and facility procedures, enhancing team performance.
- Managed patient records using electronic health systems to maintain accurate documentation and compliance.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams, addressing resident needs effectively.
- Led initiatives to improve patient mobility through tailored exercise programs, enhancing quality of life.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Corcoran High School
Syracuse 06-1999
Skills
- Onboarding processes
- Interviewing
- Strategic planning
- payroll
- nursing Budget
- Budget Reports
- Position Control Spread Sheet
- Training Schedules
- Monthly Scheduled
- Implementing Patterns
Managing UKG workforce central
Generating open positions
Balancing the units per Census and floor budget
Timeline
Clinical Staffing Specialist
Elderwood at Liverpool
05.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elderwood at Liverpool
02.2013 - Current
High School Diploma -
Corcoran High School