Keela Hedger
@keelahedger
Compassionate talent acquisition and healthcare professional skilled in recruiting and direct care.
What I'm looking for
I am a compassionate professional with experience in talent acquisition, healthcare support, and paraprofessional education roles. I combine hands-on patient care experience as a Certified Nurse Assistant with recruiting and hiring coordination skills to support both people and organizations.
At Fortrex Solutions I coordinate interviews, manage ATS entries, prepare pre-employment documentation, and track recruiting metrics to improve hiring efficiency and candidate experience. I partner with recruiters and hiring managers to ensure smooth execution of recruitment and onboarding processes.
In healthcare and educational settings I have provided direct personal care, implemented behavior interventions, supported students in classrooms, and maintained confidentiality and safety standards. I adapt quickly to new assignments and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote continuity of care and learning.
I hold CNA certification and am pursuing undergraduate coursework in Elementary Education. I bring strong communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills, along with bilingual ability in Spanish, to roles that bridge human services and recruiting.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Hiring Coordinator
Fortrex Solutions
Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)
Coordinate and schedule interviews, manage ATS records, and support onboarding and offer administration to streamline recruitment and reduce time-to-fill. Serve as primary candidate contact and report recruitment metrics to hiring teams.
Behavioral Paraprofessional
USD 443
Aug 2022 - May 2023 (9 months)
Supported students with behavioral and academic interventions, implemented behavior plans, and documented progress to improve classroom outcomes. Collaborated with teachers and specialists to maintain consistency and crisis prevention.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Cornerstone Healthcare
Dec 2018 - Apr 2023 (4 years 4 months)
Provided direct personal care, monitored resident conditions, recorded vitals, and maintained documentation and infection-control standards to support quality patient outcomes. Assisted interdisciplinary teams and promoted resident dignity and independence.
Daycare Assistant/Para
Hutchinson Public Schools
Aug 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year)
Supervised and supported children in daily routines and learning activities, assisted teachers with instruction and IEP strategies, and maintained safe, organized classroom environments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Fort Hays State University
Bachelor, Elementary Education
2024 -
Pursuing a Bachelor in Elementary Education at Fort Hays State University beginning August 2024.
University of Phoenix
Bachelor, Elementary Education
2023 - 2024
Completed coursework toward a Bachelor in Elementary Education at the University of Phoenix from August 2023 to August 2024.
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Software and tools used professionally
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