Deanna Schwalm
Dover,PA
Summary
Dynamic HR Professional, offering 12-year progressive career in Talent Acquisition. Proven history of designing and implementing recruitment, interviewing and selection initiatives for assigned department areas. Insightful and creative with strengths in partnering with multiple clinical managers in Nursing to strategize personnel-management solutions. Known for identifying improvement opportunities and spearheading projects to drive effectiveness.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
WellSpan Health
03.2011 - 01.2024
- Supported Nurse Recruitment at York Hospital by serving as a strategic business partner.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with 15-19 hiring managers to better understand their needs and deliver top talent effectively.
- Reduced time-to-fill by optimizing 75-120 job postings, utilizing targeted recruitment channels, and leveraging professional networks.
- Enhanced recruitment processes by implementing innovative sourcing strategies and streamlining candidate assessment techniques.
- Increased diversity in hires through proactive outreach, partnerships with diverse organizations, and inclusive interview practices.
- Provided exceptional candidate experience throughout the entire hiring process, ensuring clear communication, timely feedback, and respectful interactions.
- Negotiated competitive offer packages to attract and retain high-quality candidates while maintaining fiscal responsibility for the organization.
- Evaluated and provided feedback on talent acquisition processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
- Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.
- Prioritized numerous activities by continually updating information, controlling scheduling and corresponding with contacts via phone, text and email.
Employment Assistant - Clinical Team
WellSpan Health
02.2010 - 03.2011
- Implemented new onboarding processes for improved employee satisfaction and retention rates.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to understand their needs and provide tailored recruitment support.
- Conducted thorough reference checks to ensure candidate suitability for employment.
- Coordinated background check procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant legal regulations while maintaining candidate privacy rights.
- Assisted with onboarding of new employees.
- Performed clerical tasks to support human resources team.
- Maintained employee information by entering and updating employment and status-change data.
Unit Secretary/Nursing Assistant
Wellspan Health- York Hospital
01.2002 - 02.2010
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing medical records and promptly scheduling labs, x-rays, post-operative tests.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, ensuring timely completion of tasks and improved patient satisfaction.
- Contributed to positive patient experiences by greeting visitors, providing directions, and addressing inquiries professionally.
- Improved unit workflow by effectively prioritizing tasks and collaborating with team members to complete assignments in a timely manner.
- Ensured accuracy of medical documentation by meticulously transcribing physician orders and verifying information with nursing staff as needed.
- Maintained a clean, organized work environment for optimal efficiency in the delivery of patient care services.
- Supported hospital compliance efforts by adhering to privacy policies and HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
- Served as a liaison between the unit secretary team and other departments within the hospital, fostering strong working relationships that benefited overall facility function.
- Consistently met deadlines for completing administrative tasks while managing competing priorities during high-pressure situations on the unit floor.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Lock Haven, PA12.1998
Skills
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Career Counseling
- Compensation Analysis
- Candidate Assessment & Tracking
- Behavioral Interviewing
- Recruitment Marketing
- Diversity Hiring
- Recruitment Metrics
- Schedule Management
- Creative Vision
- Nursing Industry Expertise
- Process Optimization
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
WellSpan Health
03.2011 - 01.2024
Employment Assistant - Clinical Team
WellSpan Health
02.2010 - 03.2011
Unit Secretary/Nursing Assistant
Wellspan Health- York Hospital
01.2002 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania