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Ashleigh Taylor-Pappas

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

Registered Nurse with several years of experience in healthcare recruiting, combining clinical expertise with strong talent acquisition skills. Proven ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring managers, ensuring optimal staffing solutions that align with organizational goals and patient care standards. Known for excellent communication, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of the healthcare industry from both clinical and recruitment perspectives.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

SUN Behavioral Health
05.2025 - Current
  • Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
  • Assessed and monitored patients on CIWA/COWS protocols ensuring a safe detox.
  • Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Recruiting Manager

Health Carousel
01.2021 - 05.2023
  • Managed recruitment team and trained and mentored new advisors.
  • Negotiated job offers to attract top talent and keep organization competitive in job market.
  • Measured and reported on recruitment metrics to track successes and failures of recruitment efforts and identify areas for improvement.
  • Created and streamlined a new travel nurse recruiter training program for the entire organization.
  • Conducted several training sessions and recruiter role play scenarios to train new recruiters on topics such as "overcoming objections".
  • Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
  • Managed monthly/yearly employee reviews and personalized feedback for optimal team performance.
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
  • Met with managers to discuss vacancies, applicant qualifications, and characteristics of top candidates.

Travel Nurse Recruiter

Health Carousel
10.2014 - 12.2020
  • Sourced and recruited qualified travel nurses through multiple channels, including job boards, databases, referrals, and social media.
  • Maintained a daily call volume of 75+ calls or 2+ hours of talk time daily.
  • Carried a book of business of up to 35+ travelers on assignment.
  • Built and maintained relationships with healthcare professionals to understand their career goals, preferences, and availability.
  • Managed the full recruitment cycle — from candidate sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and placement.
  • Collaborated with account managers and client facilities to ensure smooth placement processes and high-quality matches.
  • Provided exceptional candidate support and customer service throughout the assignment — ensuring satisfaction and retention.
  • Met and exceeded recruitment metrics, retention rates, and gross margin goals.
  • Continuously informed about market trends, licensing requirements, and compliance regulations within the travel healthcare industry.
  • Maintained accurate documentation in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and ensure data integrity across platforms.

Marketing Associate

Trustaff Travel Nurses
09.2012 - 06.2014
  • Planned and executed events and marketing programs to increase qualified leads.
  • Conducted primary and secondary research to better understand customer needs and behaviors.
  • Wrote engaging and successful marketing, advertising, and website copy.
  • Used various market research tools and techniques to gather, analyze and interpret data.
  • Created customized marketing materials to increase product awareness.
  • Tracked key performance indicators to measure success of campaigns.
  • Scheduled sales appointments to discuss products and services and to close qualified leads.
  • Reached out to prospective customers using effective social media, research skills, and networking events.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to develop and execute promotional strategies.
  • Generated leads and established relationships with potential customers through outbound telephone calls.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

The Christ College of Nursing
Cincinnati, OH
05-2014

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology

Ohio University
Athens, OH
05-2006

Skills

  • Recruitment Strategies
  • Applicant Sourcing
  • Lead Generation
  • CRM/ATS
  • Hubspot
  • Ring Central
  • Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Customer Service
  • Licensing and Credentialing
  • Medical Surgical
  • Behavioral Health

Certification

Ohio RN License #413995

Kentucky RN License #1151724

American Heart BLS

CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)

SCM (Safe Crisis Management)


Timeline

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

SUN Behavioral Health
05.2025 - Current

Recruiting Manager

Health Carousel
01.2021 - 05.2023

Travel Nurse Recruiter

Health Carousel
10.2014 - 12.2020

Marketing Associate

Trustaff Travel Nurses
09.2012 - 06.2014

Associate of Science - Nursing

The Christ College of Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology

Ohio University

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