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Katherine Mercado

Miami,FL

Summary

Results-driven healthcare recruiter with over 5 years of experience placing RNs, allied health professionals, and travel clinicians. Skilled in full-cycle recruiting, multi-state compliance, pipeline development, and ATS/CRM management. Proven success in exceeding high-volume placement goals while building strong clinician relationships.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Healthcare Recruiter

Covelo Group
Scottsdale, AZ
07.2024 - Current
  • Averaged 2-3 travel nurse placements per week, consistently exceeding weekly goals, and supporting high-volume staffing needs across acute care and allied health.
  • Submitted 4-6 qualified profiles weekly, and facilitated 3-4 candidate interviews daily by leveraging proactive sourcing and screening strategies.
  • Conducted 50+ daily outbound calls, and maintained 100+ text/email outreaches to engage travel RNs and allied clinicians, resulting in a strong and reliable candidate pipeline.
  • Partnered with clients directly and through multiple VMS platforms, including Beeline, Simple, Lotus, and HWL, to align candidates with facility requirements.
  • Utilized ATS/CRM systems such as CTM and Hayley Marketing to track candidate pipelines, manage compliance, and streamline placement processes.
  • Built long-term relationships with clinicians through consistent follow-up and transparent communication, driving referral-based hires, and repeat assignments.

Senior Healthcare Recruiter

WorkSquare Healthcare Staffing
Miami, FL
11.2021 - 07.2024
  • Recognized as Recruiter of the Year (2023) and ranked #1 recruiter worldwide for consistently exceeding placement goals, delivering top performance.
  • Averaged 5 clinician placements per week across multiple specialties, including RNs, CNAs, respiratory therapists, PTs, OTs, SLPs, social workers, medical assistants, and cytotechnologists.
  • Placed clinicians in diverse settings: 36-week travel contracts, local assignments, PRN shifts at Jackson Hospital (Main, West, and South campuses), and correctional healthcare facilities.
  • Oversaw PRN scheduling, signing clinicians up for shifts, confirming assignments, and coordinating last-minute replacements to meet urgent facility needs during nights, weekends, and emergency call-outs.
  • Consistency submitted 6 to 8 qualified profiles weekly, and scheduled multiple interviews daily, reducing client time to fill, ensuring facility coverage.
  • Partnered with clients directly and through VMS platforms, including Cross Country, HWL, and Shiftwise, to align clinicians with acute care facility requirements.
  • Utilized ATS/CRM systems such as Avionté (certified user) and Haley Marketing to manage compliance, credentialing, and candidate pipelines.
  • Built strong referral networks and long-term clinician relationships, driving repeat assignments, and expanding loyalty to the organization.

Job Placement Specialist

CareerSource South Florida
Miami Beach, FL
05.2019 - 11.2021
  • Consulted with local employers to identify staffing and skill requirements, tailoring candidate sourcing and screening to meet both technical qualifications and company culture alignment.
  • Interviewed applicants to assess education, experience, skills, and career goals; communicated detailed job information (duties, benefits, working conditions) to ensure clear expectations.
  • Conducted background, reference, and eligibility checks in compliance with state and federal standards to assure reliable placements.
  • Coordinated closely with HR and hiring managers to streamline onboarding processes for new hires, improving candidate experience, and reducing time to start.
  • Facilitated job matching and placement for diverse job seeker population, including economically disadvantaged adults, dislocated workers, and individuals transitioning from welfare or other support programs.
  • Delivered personalized career development guidance (resume and interview prep, labor market information, employer referrals) to job seekers to improve their readiness and hireability.

Senior Career Advisor

APEX Technical School
New York, NY
11.2013 - 05.2019
  • Built and maintained strong employer partnerships across technical trades to create sustainable job opportunities for graduating students.
  • Proactively sourced new employer partners through phone, email, social media, and in-person outreach, expanding the school's hiring network, and ensuring consistent placement opportunities.
  • Delivered one-on-one career readiness coaching to prepare students for long-term success.
  • Coordinated the full hiring process with employers.
  • Achieved and maintained an 86% annual student placement rate, consistently exceeding state Department of Education audit standards and deadlines.

Skills

  • Full-cycle healthcare recruiting
  • Candidate sourcing and pipeline development
  • Multi-state credentialing
  • ATS/CRM systems
  • High-volume placements and metrics tracking
  • Clinician relationship building and retention
  • Remote recruiting and onboarding
  • Negotiation and offer management

Timeline

Healthcare Recruiter

Covelo Group
07.2024 - Current

Senior Healthcare Recruiter

WorkSquare Healthcare Staffing
11.2021 - 07.2024

Job Placement Specialist

CareerSource South Florida
05.2019 - 11.2021

Senior Career Advisor

APEX Technical School
11.2013 - 05.2019

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