Jamille Byrd

• Championed diversity initiatives within the organization by promoting inclusive hiring practices and unbiased evaluation criteria.
• Led a high-performing team of recruiters, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Successfully negotiated complex compensation packages, balancing candidate expectations with organizational requirements to secure top talent.
• Developed strong employer branding, ensuring the organization remained an attractive destination for top talent.
• Played a pivotal role in building exclusive talent pipelines for niche roles, ensuring seamless succession plans and future-proofing the organization against potential skills shortages.
• Established strategic partnerships with universities and professional networks to enhance access to skilled professionals.
• Mentored junior team members, sharing best practices and providing guidance to ensure their professional development success.
• Enhanced talent acquisition processes by implementing innovative recruitment strategies and streamlining candidate sourcing methods.
• Designed comprehensive onboarding programs that accelerated new hire productivity and fostered cultural alignment.
• Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates.
• Optimized sourcing networks and used proactive methods to direct source candidates.
• Promoted increased focus on internal talent mobility and emerging talent across organization.
• Negotiated contracts and managed budget for recruiting expenses.
• Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
• Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 897 bed and more than 10,000-employee company.

• Increased the quality of new hires by refining job descriptions, setting clear expectations, and establishing performance metrics for success.
• Managed a high-performing talent acquisition team, fostering professional development opportunities, setting performance goals, and providing continuous support for success.
• Negotiated contracts and managed budget for recruiting expenses.
• Created comprehensive reports on recruitment trends and metrics which informed executive decision-making related to workforce planning strategies.
• Coordinated job fairs and campus recruiting events to attract top talent from diverse backgrounds.
• Evaluated and updated company recruitment policies to ensure alignment with industry best practices and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of employment laws and regulations, ensuring compliance throughout the recruitment process.
• Identified and created recruitment and administrative performance metrics and data to analyze trends, drive change, and assess progress.
• Enhanced the efficiency of talent acquisition processes by implementing data-driven strategies and streamlining workflows.
• Implemented innovative sourcing techniques to identify passive candidates and expand talent pipelines for hard-to-fill roles.
• Optimized sourcing networks and used proactive methods to direct source candidates.
• Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their needs, resulting in improved candidate selection.
• Streamlined internal referral program by simplifying procedures, increasing employee participation, and ultimately expanding the pool of qualified applicants.
• Mentored junior recruiters in best practices for efficient candidate sourcing, interviewing techniques, and relationship building with hiring managers.
• Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
• Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
• Managed all aspects of the interview process including scheduling, conducting interviews, providing feedback, and negotiating offers with candidates.
• Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates.

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• Collaborated with healthcare organizations to identify specific staffing needs and provide qualified candidates in a timely manner.
• Provided comprehensive support for hiring managers during interview preparation, scheduling, and post-interview follow-up activities.
• Negotiated competitive compensation packages for nursing professionals based on market trends and employer budget constraints.
• Utilized advanced search techniques within online databases such as LinkedIn Recruiter or Indeed Resume to identify passive candidates for hard-to-fill nursing roles.
• Reduced recruitment costs by implementing innovative sourcing strategies, including social media outreach and networking events.
• Streamlined the hiring process for nursing candidates, ensuring timely onboarding and orientation completion.
• Increased nurse retention rates through the development of targeted employee engagement initiatives.
• Developed strong relationships with nursing schools and associations, resulting in an expanded pool of potential candidates.
• Enhanced candidate placements by conducting thorough screenings and interviews to determine the best fit for nursing positions.
• Facilitated ongoing professional development opportunities for nurses within their respective organizations.
• Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
• Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
• Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
• Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
• Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and expectations.
• Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
• Collaborated with HR leadership regarding candidate salary determinations.
• Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
• Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
• Advised managers on best practices to maintain compliance with applicable laws.
• Consulted businesses on successful recruiting and retention practices to help minimize turnover.

• Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development through comprehensive training programs.
• Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by optimizing scheduling and delegating tasks to the appropriate staff members.
• Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for 48-bed General Surgical nursing unit, ensuring exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams.
• Conducted routine performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement among nursing staff members.
• Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
• Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
• Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
• Improved patient satisfaction scores with continuous assessment of patient needs and prompt resolution of concerns.
• Implemented quality improvement initiatives to identify areas for potential enhancements in patient care delivery methods.
• Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
• Coordinated continuing education opportunities for nursing staff, promoting ongoing professional development within the department.
• Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
• Increased employee retention rates by creating a supportive work environment that valued teamwork and open communication.
• Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.

• Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
• Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.
• Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
• Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
• Enhanced team productivity by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
• Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth through guidance on best practices in the industry.
• Assisted with staff training to enforce quality, safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Championed the adoption of new software tools that streamlined workflows across multiple departments.
• Evaluated clinical staff performance, identifying areas of improvement and providing constructive feedback to drive continuous growth.
• Led the development of annual training plans based on identified gaps in knowledge or skills among clinical staff members.
• Facilitated "Just In Time" training sessions for a General Surgical and General Med/Surg nursing unit.

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.

• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
• Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
• Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
• Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
• Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
• Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
• Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
• Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
• Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.

• Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
• Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
• Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Improved patient care by providing compassionate and attentive support to patients during daily activities.
• Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths, and performing dress changes for patients.
• Assisted patients with mobility by providing physical support and pushing wheelchairs.
• Helped over 12 patients per day, both psychologically and emotionally to facilitate quick recovery.

• Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
• Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Improved patient care by providing compassionate and attentive support to patients during daily activities.
• Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths, and performing dress changes for patients.
• Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing detailed reports on patient status during change-of-shift handovers.
• Assisted patients with mobility by providing physical support and pushing wheelchairs.