Kristin Gonzales
Orange,CA
Summary
Healthcare talent acquisition and recruiting professional with experience supporting high-volume hiring, clinical staffing, and full-cycle recruitment across acute care, travel, per diem, and allied health roles. Experienced in sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating offers and onboarding, partnering with hiring leaders, and improving recruiting workflows. Brings additional healthcare operations experience in care coordination, authorizations, scheduling, credentialing, and patient services.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
ShiftIt Health
06.2024 - Current
- Supported talent acquisition efforts by using recruiting technology to improve onboarding and increase hiring efficiency for healthcare start-up.
- Sourced and screened healthcare candidates through job boards, onboarding 100+ candidates monthly to support rapid growth at tech start-up.
- Reviewed recruitment metrics to adjust sourcing methods, expand qualified candidate pool, and shorten hiring cycle.
- Assisted with cross-functional projects and worked with teams to implement process improvements that increased operational efficiency.
- Provided feedback on app and platform development to simplify onboarding and improve workflow efficiency.
- Worked with owners and investors on growth projections and business outcomes to support strategic planning.
- Partnered with leadership to align talent acquisition activities with business goals and support growth planning and projections.
- Conducted phone screens and interviews to review work history and confirm candidate understanding of role requirements.
Talent Acquisition Consultant III
Kaiser Permanente (Rose International)
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Supported multiple Southern California Kaiser Permanente acute care facilities as Contract Talent Acquisition Consultant III.
- Reviewed high-volume applicant pools for hospitals and role needs.
- Used employee referrals, direct sourcing, internet applications, and recruitment agencies to find candidates for openings.
- Prepared new hire offers and arranged screening services for selected candidates.
- Reached excellent fill rate ranking during contract period.
- Updated applicant tracking system with job openings, candidates, and interview activity.
- Built strong working relationships with executives, HR team, and hiring managers to support consistent recruiting results.
- Created recruitment and administrative performance metrics and data for trend review, change tracking, and progress assessment.
- Followed union guidelines during screening, offer, and hiring steps.
- Trained and mentored junior team members to support growth within talent acquisition department.
- Answered applicant questions quickly and scheduled and conducted interviews.
- Led hiring events to attract and engage top talent for organizational needs.
Senior Healthcare Recruiter
Covelo Group
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Sourced RNs and allied healthcare workers, including surgical techs, LVNs, CNAs, and MAs, through multiple platforms.
- Conducted candidate screenings and interviews to assess qualifications and fit.
- Completed pre-screening interviews to verify candidate qualifications for healthcare roles.
- Performed phone interviews to assess applicants' knowledge, skills, experience, and aptitudes.
- Pre-screened clinicians to confirm qualifications for further review.
- Built relationships with internal and external candidates to support positive hiring experience.
- Partnered with hiring managers to clarify staffing needs and position requirements.
- Created recruitment strategies for healthcare positions across various specialties.
- Posted job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
- Maintained accurate ATS documentation.
- Supported urgent staffing needs for local healthcare assignments.
- Secured competitive rates and comprehensive compensation packages for RNs.
- Submitted RNs and cleared compliance requirements.
- Cross-checked employee hours with facilities to support timely, accurate payroll processing.
- Partnered with hiring managers to clarify staffing needs and position requirements.
- Conducted candidate screenings and interviews to assess qualifications and fit.
Senior Healthcare Recruiter / Staffing Manager
Healthcare Pros (Staffing)
04.2019 - 06.2022
- Developed targeted recruitment strategies for healthcare professionals across various specialties, improving candidate sourcing effectiveness.
- Facilitated immediate placement of RNs for urgent travel assignments, ensuring timely fulfillment of client needs.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and expectations.
- Conducted interviews to assess candidate qualifications and fit for roles.
- Source RNs from multiple social media platforms
- Secure competitive rates and comprehensive compensation packages for RNs
- Complete employment verification and reference checks
- Created clinician profiles in VMS system to streamline order processing
- Established and maintained strong relationships with account managers, enhancing collaboration and communication.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Received award for employee of the month (twice) and employee of the quarter.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
Medical Office Administrator
Hepatobiliary Pancreas Surgery Center
05.2014 - 03.2020
- Obtain all PPO / HMO authorizations for inpatient and outpatient surgeries remotely
- Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
- Manage physician's office and surgery schedule remotely
- Completed recertification and credentialing processes for healthcare providers to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Maintained patient databases and updated information in alignment with HIPAA protocols.
- Optimized patient flow within the clinic by coordinating with clinical staff for smooth transition between appointments and procedures.
- Developed customized care plans in collaboration with hospital staff and families to effectively address individual patient needs.
- Recruited, hired, and trained staff while providing direct supervision and facilitating ongoing development and education to enhance team capabilities.
- Negotiate contracts with IPAs
Staffing / Payroll / Recruiting Manager
Home Instead Senior Care
02.2013 - 07.2014
- Screened applicants and made offers for assignments, enhancing placement efficiency and client service
- Assigned caregivers to clients based on needs and caregiver skills, ensuring optimal matches for client satisfaction
- Handled after-hours calls and coordinated additional shifts for caregiver absences
- Processed payroll for employees to ensure timely payments for accounting clerk's vacations and leave of absences
- Managed deductions and garnishments with payroll.
- Established and maintained contacts with schools, employment agencies, and public organizations to attract a diverse pool of applicants.
- Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
Education
Associate of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA09-2026
Skills
- Talent acquisition
- Strategic Sourcing
- Candidate assessment
- Talent pipeline management
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Pipeline Maintenance
- Boolean search
- Behavioral interviewing techniques
- Video interviewing techniques
- Labor Relations
- Compensation Strategy
- Job optimization
- Task management
- Team collaboration
- Vendor Management
- Effective communication
Personal Information
- Title: Talent Acquisition & Sourcing Specialist
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
ShiftIt Health
06.2024 - Current
Talent Acquisition Consultant III
Kaiser Permanente (Rose International)
06.2023 - 02.2024
Senior Healthcare Recruiter
Covelo Group
06.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Healthcare Recruiter / Staffing Manager
Healthcare Pros (Staffing)
04.2019 - 06.2022
Medical Office Administrator
Hepatobiliary Pancreas Surgery Center
05.2014 - 03.2020
Staffing / Payroll / Recruiting Manager
Home Instead Senior Care
02.2013 - 07.2014
Associate of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences
Fullerton College