BRITTNEY WIDNER
Kalamazoo
Summary
Seeking a position which will require me to expand my practical experience while providing quality care to patients and families.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Staffing Manager
Alamo Cove Rehab and Nursing Center
Kalamazoo, MI
01.2023 - Current
- Developed staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage across all departments.
- Collaborated with management to identify staffing needs and optimize recruitment strategies.
- Conducted interviews and evaluated candidates for various healthcare positions.
- Implemented training programs to enhance staff performance and retention rates.
- Analyzed workforce trends to forecast staffing requirements and improve operational efficiency.
- Performed sourcing, interviewing, negotiations and hiring.
Resident Care Coordinator
Brookdale Senior Living
2021 - 2022
- Provides direct supervision of resident care staff, which includes monitoring job performance, conducting associate performance evaluations, coaching and counseling associates and conducting and documenting corrective action as needed.
- Coordinates training and education of resident care staff on an ongoing basis.
- Verifies all associate hours on time cards and weekly hour’s report. Completes nursing schedules to assure proper coverage to meet resident needs and according to budget.
- Monitors staff in administration of medication, to include frequent audits of medication sheets.
- Observes residents, records significant reactions, and notifies Executive Director, Health and Wellness Director, physician, and pharmacist (as applicable) of resident’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
- Coordinates monthly staff schedules, arranges replacement staffing when necessary and maintains clear records of all changes, requests and irregularities.
- Participates in community functions including family socials and open houses. Communicates with community professionals.
Recruiter
Cross Country Medical
Kalamazoo, MI
- Meet monthly hiring targets and source prospects based on hiring priorities
- Develop and plan prospecting strategies to pursue new avenues for recruiting candidates; utilize a variety of tools (i.e., email, telephone, social media) to establish relationships and expand the applicant pool
- Maintain database with accurate candidate contact information, qualifications, and selling points; ensure all communication with the candidate is documented
- Consistently achieve established performance metrics including but not limited to daily connect time with candidates, weekly number of completed applications and interviews
- Learn market dynamics that impact our ability to hire and retain field professionals and communicate market intelligence to team members and leaders
- Effectively and professionally communicate with field employees, clients (as needed), and internal team member
Career Coach
Michigan Works
Kalamazoo, MI
- Providing individual and targeted assistance with professional development and preparation for employment
- Connecting participants with education, skills training, work-based training and placement opportunities
- Case load of 50 or more with weekly check-ins
- Workforce Development Specialist
- Hosting workshops
- Hosting information sessions
- Community/Employer relationships
Education
Certified Nurse Assistant -
Comstock High School
Kalamazoo, MIGeneral Studies - undefined
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
General Education Diploma - undefined
Kalamazoo Adult Community Education
Certification of Apprenticeship - undefined
Workforce Development Specialist
Certified CPR Instructor - undefined
American Red Cross
Skills
- Staff training and development
- Medical terminology
- Budgeting and finance
- Strong leadership
- Client relationship building
- Sales and marketing
- HR Skills
- Staffing/ Managing 150 Employees
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a team of my partners and developed an Apprenticeship program for Health care workers. This program generated 100,000 in funds back to the building and staff.
Timeline
Staffing Manager
Alamo Cove Rehab and Nursing Center
01.2023 - Current
Recruiter
Cross Country Medical
Career Coach
Michigan Works
General Studies - undefined
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
General Education Diploma - undefined
Kalamazoo Adult Community Education
Certification of Apprenticeship - undefined
Workforce Development Specialist
Certified CPR Instructor - undefined
American Red Cross
Resident Care Coordinator
Brookdale Senior Living
2021 - 2022
Certified Nurse Assistant -
Comstock High School
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
- Staffing Manager, Alamo Cove Rehab and Nursing Center
- Resident Care Coordinator, Brookdale Senior Living
- Recruiter/Community Outreach Cross Country Medical, Kalamazoo, MI
- C.N.A Career Coach Michigan Works, Kalamazoo, MI
- Client Advocate Right at Home, Kalamazoo, MI