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Lakeisha Daniels

Fort Lauderdale,FL

Summary

Accomplished Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in data analysis and team management, previously at Medistaff Healthcare Services. Enhanced recruitment strategies, reducing turnover by 12% and elevating candidate quality. Proficient in CRM management and HR compliance, fostering a high-performance culture through innovative sourcing and training initiatives.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Recruiter

Medistaff Homecare Services
Pembroke Pines, FL
04.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for full cycle recruitment of RNs, LPNs, CNAs/HHAs, therapists, and office staff.
  • Overseeing new hire onboarding and orientation, ensuring completion of all pre-employment requirements including background checks, drug screens, licensure verification, and I-9 documentation.
  • Facilitate new hire orientation sessions by covering agency policies, compliance standards, HIPAA, infection control, and patient care protocols.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and personnel files in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with the Clinical Director and HR to ensure that all new employees receive role-specific training and competency validation before patient assignment.
  • Provide ongoing support to new hires during their first 90 days to encourage retention and engagement.
  • Participate in community job fairs and recruitment events to promote the agency and attract top home health talent.

Corporate Recruiter

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Sunrise, FL
09.2018 - 04.2023
  • Responsible for sourcing and attracting skilled healthcare professionals for both clinical and corporate roles, managing candidate pipelines, and building relationships with potential hires and negotiate compensation.
  • Develop and present detailed candidate summaries and recommendations to hiring managers, highlighting qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
  • Partner closely with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to prepare, review, and submit offer letters and onboarding documentation in accordance with company policies.
  • Maintain accurate and timely candidate information within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and provide regular recruitment status reports.
  • Managed recruitment, aligning clinical and corporate hires with goals, reducing turnover by 12%.
  • Enhanced job ad visibility, improving applicant quality by 18%.
  • Updated CRM, ensuring data accuracy, cutting errors by 15%.
  • Streamlined recruitment process, aligning new hires with organizational goals and substantially reducing turnover rates.
  • Pioneered strategies to enhance job ad visibility, resulting in a notable improvement in applicant quality and diversity.
  • Mastered offer negotiation techniques, leading to a marked increase in acceptance rates by 9% and talent acquisition success.
  • Actively participated in job fairs and networking events, substantially expanding the company's talent pool and industry
    connections.

    Travel Nurse Recruiter
  • Responsible for sourcing and placing high-quality travel nurses in assignments by screening candidates, negotiating compensation, and facilitating the hiring and onboarding process.
  • Developing a pipeline of potential candidates, using various recruiting sources, and screening them to ensure they are a good fit for open positions.
  • Work closely with hospital account managers and collaborate with travelers regarding assignment details, changes, and their availability.
  • Negotiating compensation packages, presenting nurse profiles to facilities.
  • Maintain traveler's assignment by providing support, and ensuring compliance with all requirements.

Regional Recruiter

  • Responsible for managing full-cycle recruitment for clinical professionals across multiple facilities within an assigned region. Connect top tier clinicians and allied health professionals with HCA hospitals, ensuring quality patient care and operational excellence.
  • Conduct thorough interviews to assess clinical skills, certifications, and compliance with facility and HealthTrust standards.
  • Prepare and present candidate summaries and recommendations to hiring leaders to ensure a strong talent match.
  • Coordinate and attend job fairs, hiring events, and community outreach initiatives to promote HealthTrust and build a qualified talent pipeline.
  • Collaborate with HR Business Partners and the onboarding team to process offer letters, background checks, and credentialing in alignment with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.

Associate Recruiter

  • Source candidates through our internal CRM, online job boards, social media and professional networking sites, referrals.
  • Review resumes, conduct initial phone screens, and assess candidates to ensure their qualifications meet the job requirements.
  • Maintain candidate profiles in an applicant tracking system, manage candidate data, and keep a pipeline of potential hires for future openings.
  • Build and maintain strong rapport with candidates and hiring managers to encourage long-term working relationships.
  • Assist with the onboarding process, including ensuring all necessary documentation is completed before an offer is extended.

Recruitment Coordinator

AMN Healthcare
Boca Raton, FL
11.2015 - 05.2018
  • Responsible sourcing and qualifying top clinical talent to support recruitment staffing needs across a wide range of healthcare facilities nationwide. Building candidate pipelines for nursing, allied health, and advanced practice professionals.
  • Provide essential administrative and operational support to the recruiting team, ensuring a smooth and efficient hiring process.
  • Schedule and confirm interviews between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a professional and organized candidate experience.
  • Collect, review, and process new hire documentation including employment applications, offer letters, licensure verification, orientation and compliance forms.

Home Health Administrator

Medistaff Healthcare Services, Inc
Pembroke Pines, FL
04.2012 - 11.2015
  • Managed daily operations of 30-40 patients and 25 staff members enhancing efficiency and satisfaction.
  • Led strategic initiatives to enhance home health services, driving measurable improvements in operational efficiency and patient care outcomes.
  • Optimized patient intake process, reducing response time and increasing retention.
  • Implemented robust quality assurance programs, ensuring strict compliance with state regulations and elevating overall service standards.
  • Fostered a high-performance culture through effective recruitment and training initiatives, enhancing staff productivity and engagement.

Staffing Coordinator

  • Responsible for managing all aspects of the patient referrals and staffing process to ensure timely, efficient, and compliant delivery of home health services.
  • Receive, review, and process all incoming home health referrals from hospitals, physician offices, medicare and medicaid providers.
  • Verify patient eligibility, insurance coverage, and service authorization prior to admission.
  • Obtain and document all required physician orders
  • Enter new patient information accurately into the EMR system and coordinate with the clinical manager to initiate services.
  • Assign start-of-care dates, and service updates.
  • Coordinate and maintain field staff schedules for nurses, therapists, and aides, ensuring appropriate clinician-to-patient matching based on skills, location, and availability.
  • Manage daily staffing changes, including new admissions, discharges, and visit rescheduling.
  • Collaborate with clinicians and supervisors to ensure timely patient visits and continuity of care.
  • Monitor visit logs, ensure compliance with plan-of-care frequencies, and adjust schedules as needed.
  • Track staff availability, time-off requests, and caseloads to maintain adequate coverage.

Education

SHRM-CP - Human Resources Management

Society For Human Resources Management
Remote
02-2026

Bachelor's Degree - Human Resources Management

University of Phoenix
Plantation, FL
06.2013

Skills

  • Talent Sourcing
  • Candidate Evaluation
  • nterview Coordination
  • Job Fair Management
  • LinkedIn Recruiter
  • Workday, Ulti-pro, PeopleSoft
  • Zoominfo, Microsoft Teams, Slack
  • Microsoft Office
  • Sense Messenging
  • DocuSign
  • Bullhorn
  • Workforce 20
  • Deputy
  • SharePoint

Volunteer Experience

Lighthouse Estates Homeowners Association, HOA Board Member, Winder, GA, 2023-06, Present

References

References available upon request.

COURSES

  • WebCE Anti-Money Laundering Certification
  • AHIP 2026 Certification - Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
  • FFM Federally Facilitated Marketplace certification 2026
  • Licensed Health, Life and Annuity Agent - Xcel Testing Solutions - Feb 2015 - Apr 2015

LINKS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakeisha-daniels-822a5710b: www.linkedin.com

Timeline

Clinical Recruiter

Medistaff Homecare Services
04.2023 - Current

Corporate Recruiter

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
09.2018 - 04.2023

Recruitment Coordinator

AMN Healthcare
11.2015 - 05.2018

Home Health Administrator

Medistaff Healthcare Services, Inc
04.2012 - 11.2015

SHRM-CP - Human Resources Management

Society For Human Resources Management

Bachelor's Degree - Human Resources Management

University of Phoenix
Lakeisha Daniels