DAWN HAYDEN

• Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning and hiring strategy.
• Lead recruitment operations across clinical, technical, operational, and leadership functions.
• Optimize Workday Recruiting workflows and hiring processes.
• Collaborate with Compensation, HR, Finance, and department leaders on workforce initiatives.
• Developed and executed employer branding strategies across LinkedIn, Indeed, and other digital platforms to enhance organizational visibility, strengthen the employer value proposition, and attract high-quality talent for hard-to-fill positions.
• Deliver recruiting analytics, workforce reporting, and operational insights.
• Train hiring managers on recruiting processes and Workday.
• Support HR technology testing and workflow optimization.
• Drive process improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Consult leadership on market trends, compensation, and hiring strategy.
• REMOTE

• Managed full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and compliance programs.
• Led large-scale hiring initiatives during COVID-19 to support increased operational demand.
• Successfully hired and onboarded 500+ healthcare professionals within aggressive hiring timelines.
• Ensured regulatory compliance and successfully passed state audits with 100% compliance.
• Implemented new recruiting workflows that improved hiring efficiency and candidate experience.

• 6-month Covid Contract
• OWENSBORO HEALTH
• REMOTE
• Developed and implemented targeted recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
• Conducted comprehensive interviews, assessing candidate fit for organizational culture.
• Managed applicant tracking system, ensuring accurate data entry and reporting.
• Analyzed recruitment metrics to refine strategies and improve overall effectiveness.
• Built strong relationships with hiring managers to understand departmental needs and identify ideal candidates.
• Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
• Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.

• 6-month Contract
• REMOTE
• Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
• Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
• Developed strong understanding of industries served, allowing for targeted recruiting efforts for specialized positions.
• Increased candidate placements by developing and maintaining relationships with clients and candidates.
• Fostered positive candidate experience, leading to increased referral rates.

• Filled 150+ healthcare positions across multiple agencies.
• Designed digital recruiting campaigns utilizing job boards, social media sourcing, and direct outreach.
• Built strong client relationships to align talent strategies with workforce needs.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

• JEWISH SOUTHWEST
• Developed and maintained communication channels among healthcare teams to improve patient care coordination.
• Analyzed operational processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.
• Achieved appropriate patient flow by admitting, transferring and discharging patients in computer system and notifying appropriate personnel of patient status verbally and through signage.
• Maintained a clean and organized unit environment, adhering to infection control protocols for optimal patient safety.
• Improved patient satisfaction by addressing inquiries promptly, escalating concerns to relevant staff when necessary.
• Supported nursing staff in providing high-quality care by assisting with vital sign monitoring, wound dressing changes, and other essential tasks as needed.
• Demonstrated adaptability and resilience by providing support during periods of high census or staff shortages, ensuring continuity of care for all patients.

• Supervised Certified Nursing Assistants and coordinated daily unit operations to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality patient care.
• Served as the primary point of contact for patients and families, proactively resolving concerns and fostering a positive patient experience.
• Partnered with clinical leadership to implement and maintain best practices that enhanced patient satisfaction, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Served as a preceptor and mentor for newly hired staff across multiple units, providing comprehensive onboarding, training, and coaching on hospital policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Delivered ongoing education and competency training to CNAs to promote clinical excellence, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Supported talent acquisition efforts by sourcing, screening, and interviewing clinical candidates, coordinating interviews with hiring managers, and assisting with recruitment initiatives to ensure timely staffing of critical healthcare positions.