Healthcare Recruiter Project Management

PAMELA CHESHER

Acworth, GA *****

**********@*********.*** / 317-***-****

WWW: linkedin.com/in/pamelachesher

SUMMARY

Healthcare recruiter with over 15 years of experience in full-cycle recruiting for nursing, pharmacy, and clinical roles. Skilled in sourcing, screening, and onboarding using ATS platforms, including Bullhorn, ICIMS, and PeopleSoft. Consistently met metrics: 100+ weekly calls, 25+ monthly candidate submissions, and 12+ hires per month. Experienced with Boolean search, job board sourcing, and managing 90+ open requisitions at once.

SKILLS

·Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

·Recruiting Tools

·Boolean Search Techniques

·Job Boards & Sourcing Platforms

·Healthcare Staffing Systems

·CRM Systems

·MS Office Suite

·Remote Recruitment Technology

·SHRM-CP (working towards currently)

·Scheduling Tools

·Data Management

·Salary Negotiation Tools

·Project Management

·Job Description Development

·Pipeline Development

·University & Technical School Recruiting

·Healthcare Recruiting Software Knowledge

EXPERIENCE

Recruiting Manager Contract / Meleeo/General Health Resources - Tampa, FL 07/2024 - 12/2024

·Recruited Travel Nurse Case Managers and Travel Social Workers for assignments across the U.S., consistently meeting goals of 10 offer accepts, and 6 starts per month.

·Handled full-cycle recruiting—from sourcing to screening, and submitting candidates—averaging 30+ calls a day, 4+ pre-screens daily, and 6 qualified submissions weekly.

·Sourced and engaged over 150 qualified candidates monthly using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Boolean search, Facebook groups, and referrals; maintained an average pipeline fill rate of 95% across priority roles.

·Built and nurtured relationships with over 300 responsive and observational role candidates, achieving a 92% offer acceptance rate, and consistently ensuring seamless onboarding, reducing time to productivity by 15%.

·Used BullHorn ATS daily to operate candidate records, track submissions, and maintain a healthy pipeline across multiple client accounts, nationwide.

·Authored and posted 100+ job descriptions across social platforms and niche job boards; refined requisitions, and partnered with Account Managers and HR to align talent strategy with client needs.

·Negotiated compensation packages for over 200 contractors annually, balancing taxable wages and tax-free stipends (housing, meals, travel), customized by location and candidate preferences.

·Filled high-priority roles in remote and challenging locations, like Anchorage, AK, and Nantucket, MA, using creative sourcing strategies to reduce the average time-to-fill by 20%.

·Provided 24/7 candidate support, ensuring fast response times, and maintaining a 98% contractor retention rate during assignments.

Sr. Recruiter III / AMN Healthcare - San Diego 03/2022 - 07/2024

·Hired travel RNs, clinical pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians for Texas Health Resources, managing 90+ requisitions simultaneously, and overseeing full-cycle recruitment from sourcing to offer.

·Sourced 100+ lead and support role candidates monthly via LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Boolean searches, and cold calling; consistently maintained a 95% pipeline health rate across multiple requisitions.

·Conducted pre-screens and interviews, submitting 25+ qualified candidates monthly, resulting in 16 offer accepts, and 12 starts per month.

·Scheduled interviews and led weekly strategy calls with hiring managers to align on current openings and future staffing needs.

·Brokered offers, started compensation discussions, and ensured accurate, real-time updates across Gr8People and PeopleSoft ATS platforms.

·Utilized PeopleSoft, Gr8People, and Workday to post jobs, track candidates, generate reports, and support HR and recruiting functions.

Contract Healthcare Recruiter / WellPath/Advanced Resources Staffing - Long Beach, California 08/2021 - 03/2022

·Placed registered nurses, LPNs, nurse practitioners, physicians, and dentists in state and federal correctional facilities across Georgia, handling a requisition load of 60+ roles based on ongoing staffing needs.

·Identified qualified candidates via ICIMS, Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter, ZipRecruiter, and social media, as well as niche platforms focused on correctional healthcare.

·Facilitated candidate screenings and submitted top talent to hiring managers; arranged interviews through Microsoft Teams or onsite, depending on facility requirements.

·Led the end-to-end offer process for 50+ hires quarterly, including offer extension, compensation negotiation, and onboarding coordination, resulting in a 90% acceptance rate and seamless placement transitions.

·Innovated virtual career fair events, partnering with hiring managers to assess talent in real time, and finalize offers on the spot, contributing to a 30% faster hiring cycle for critical roles.

·Engaged passive and active candidates through personalized outreach and role-specific content, increasing response rates by 40% in recruiting for hard-to-fill correctional healthcare positions.

Physician Locum Recruiter / Top Docs Inc - Boswell, GA 09/2020 - 07/2021

·Coordinated nationwide locum tenens placements for physicians, supporting contracts with VA hospitals, Indian Health Services, and other government healthcare facilities.

·Fostered long-term relationships with physicians, enabling seamless transitions from one assignment to the next, and ensuring continuous contract coverage.

·Announced job openings across platforms, including LinkedIn Recruiter, LocumTenens.org, Physician Job Board, and Doc Café, attracting qualified candidates for government healthcare roles.

·Executed high-volume outreach, making 80+ calls daily, and submitting 3+ vetted physicians per week for open assignments.

·Collaborated with the Credentialing Manager to verify and update documentation, supporting compliance with government facility requirements.

·Scheduled physician shifts following contract approvals, and facilitated salaries based on role expectations, location, and physician preferences.

Virtual Sourcing Project Manager/Recruiter / Research First Inc. - Horseshoe Beach, TX 03/2002 - 04/2019

·Developed and published job descriptions, oversaw requisition processes, and partnered with hiring managers and HR teams to secure top candidates.

·Built and sustained talent pipelines by independently sourcing candidates through LinkedIn, Monster, industry sites, Boolean search, and referrals, resulting in 150+ qualified candidates monthly.

·Administered job postings and tracking within the Taleo ATS, ensuring efficient candidate sourcing, and reporting on progress to optimize recruiting strategies to reduce time-to-fill by 18%.

·Pre-screened and submitted 20–30 vetted candidates per week to hiring managers, directed the interview process, and ensured a smooth candidate selection.

·Oversaw healthcare staffing for IU Medical Hospitals, attracted clients like Eli Lilly (CRAs, Biostatisticians) and Deloitte (SAP Consultants), driving performance metrics with Salesforce and Taleo ATS.

Business Development Manager Pharmacogenomics / Covance Central Laboratory - Indianapolis, IN 01/2000 - 01/2002

·Generated business within the Pharmacogenomics department by selling genomics, pharmacogenomics testing, and DNA banking to pharmaceutical companies for clinical trials across various therapeutic areas.

·Teamed up with clients to deliver impactful presentations on pharmacogenomics testing, ensuring alignment with customer needs and project goals.

·Assembled and presented project timelines and monthly status reports to management, forecasting future tasks, and addressing any delays or issues.

·Served as a liaison between external partners (alliances and collaborations) and Covance CLS Management, keeping open communication, and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.

·Oversaw project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring alignment with preset objectives, and delivering successful outcomes for clinical trials in pharmacogenomics.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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Bachelor of Science: Marketing/Merchandising

Indiana State University - Terre Haute, IN

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