ANGELA CASSIDY
Forest,VA
Summary
Accomplished corporate professional with extensive healthcare experience and specialized leadership in talent management, workforce development, and nursing education. Recognized as a collaborative, people-centered leader excelling at building relationships, motivating teams, and cultivating diverse, high-performing workforces. Proven expertise in designing and executing innovative recruitment strategies that enhance retention rates and drive workforce development initiatives aligned with organizational goals, ultimately elevating the nursing profession. Committed to fostering an inclusive environment that empowers individuals and promotes excellence in healthcare delivery.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Director of Talent Acquisition
Centra Human Resources
03.2024 - Current
- Provide strategic leadership for the end-to-end talent acquisition function across the healthcare system, designing and executing comprehensive recruitment initiatives that support organizational priorities.
- Align enterprise-wide recruitment strategies with long-term workforce planning goals to build and sustain a high-performing, diverse, and mission-driven workforce.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the recruitment team, guiding them in sourcing and hiring top clinical, non-clinical, and leadership talent across all service lines.
- Collaborate closely with senior executives, department leaders, and HR partners to assess workforce needs and implement targeted recruitment solutions.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within all recruitment practices, ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations and promoting inclusive hiring strategies.
- Utilize data analytics and performance metrics to evaluate recruitment outcomes, identify trends, and drive continuous process improvement.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with external partners—including academic institutions, professional organizations, and recruitment firms—to strengthen talent pipelines and enhance employer brand presence.
- Oversee recruitment efforts for nursing, allied health, physician-adjacent, and executive leadership positions, ensuring high-quality candidate selection and seamless hiring processes.
- Present recruitment dashboards and key performance indicators to senior leadership, delivering actionable insights that inform decision-making and optimize the hiring lifecycle.
Supervisor, Talent Acquisition – Nurse Recruitment
Centra Human Resources
02.2021 - 03.2024
- Supervised Centra’s nurse recruitment team, executing targeted sourcing strategies to meet the demand for nursing roles.
- Developed strong relationships with Centra leadership, aligning recruitment goals with organizational priorities.
- Analyzed and presented recruitment metrics to nursing leadership, offering insights for improving staffing efficiency.
- Managed the RN Residency recruitment and onboarding process, enhancing retention by ensuring a smooth transition for new graduates.
- Co-chaired the Versant RN Residency Program Management Subcommittee, contributing to continuous improvement of nurse development programs.
- Partnered with the Nurse Governance Board to develop strategic initiatives aimed at improving nurse retention and fostering a supportive work environment.
Senior Nurse Recruiter – Nurse Recruitment
Centra Human Resources
01.2009 - 02.2021
- Led recruitment efforts by attending career fairs and building partnerships with nursing schools to strengthen the talent pipeline.
- Developed recruitment strategies for multiple nursing service lines, hiring an average of 400 experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) annually.
- Cultivated long-term relationships with academic institutions, professional organizations, and industry networks, ensuring a steady flow of qualified nursing candidates.
- Implemented targeted recruitment initiatives to address staffing shortages and improve retention rates within nursing departments.
- Leveraged data analytics to streamline sourcing processes, improving efficiency and candidate quality.
Nursing Orientation Coordinator/Educator
Centra Professional Development Team
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Conducted onboarding and orientation for newly hired nursing staff, ensuring comprehensive training on policies, procedures, and clinical competencies.
- Collaborated with clinical educators and unit leaders to integrate new hires smoothly into departments, promoting engagement and retention.
- Collaborative development of programs such as the Senior Nurse Extern program and Practical Look at Nursing (PLAN) program to enhance recruitment and provide hands-on experience for future nurses.
- Provided mentorship and ongoing support to new staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
OR Clinical Coordinator/Staff RN
Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital Operating Room
Lynchburg, VA
1996 - 01.2007
- Coordinated the Ear/Nose/Throat (ENT), Plastics and Oral surgery service lines in the VBH Operating Room.
- Assisted surgeons by providing key instrumentation for scheduled procedures and developed training for staff working in the ENT, Plastics and Oral surgery specialties.
- Coordinated operating room schedules and strategically assigned staff to improve workflow and maintain safety protocols for surgical procedures across various service lines.
- Conducted in-service training for staff, implementing new technologies and improving clinical practices.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Radford University
Skills
- Talent acquisition strategy
- Effective team management
- Professional career coaching
- Talent sourcing
- Strategic recruitment planning
- Nurse Education & Training
- Data analysis and reporting
- Inclusive workplace initiatives
- Workforce Planning & Development
Certification
- SHRM-CP Certification
- Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
- Va. Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (VaSHHRA)
Timeline
Corporate Director of Talent Acquisition
Centra Human Resources
03.2024 - Current
Supervisor, Talent Acquisition – Nurse Recruitment
Centra Human Resources
02.2021 - 03.2024
Senior Nurse Recruiter – Nurse Recruitment
Centra Human Resources
01.2009 - 02.2021
Nursing Orientation Coordinator/Educator
Centra Professional Development Team
01.2007 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Radford University
OR Clinical Coordinator/Staff RN
Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital Operating Room
1996 - 01.2007
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Walden University