Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Katie Fortner is a seasoned Senior Recruiter specializing in the placement of Nurse Case Managers within the insurance claims industry. With over 15 years of experience in healthcare and talent acquisition, she brings a deep understanding of the unique skillsets required for this specialized role and a proven track record of successful candidate placements.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Senior Recruiter, Claim (Nurse Case Managers) at Travelers, Katie is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and securing top-tier nursing professionals to support the company's claims management operations. In this role, she leverages her extensive industry knowledge and collaborative approach to build a robust pipeline of qualified candidates, streamline the recruitment process, and ensure successful hires that drive client satisfaction.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Travelers, Katie held various talent acquisition roles within the healthcare sector, including Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Johns Hopkins Medicine, Healthcare Recruiter at HCA Healthcare, and Regional Nurse Recruiter/Supervisor at Flagstar Staffing Agency. Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated the ability to adapt to changing market conditions, implement innovative sourcing strategies, and foster strong relationships with both clients and candidates.
Academic Background
Katie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Pittsburgh, where she graduated with honors. Her deep understanding of the nursing profession, combined with her recruitment expertise, has been instrumental in her success in the healthcare talent acquisition field.
Areas of Expertise
- Nurse case management recruitment and placement
- Healthcare talent acquisition and workforce planning
- Collaborative stakeholder management and client relations
- Innovative sourcing and candidate engagement strategies
- Talent pipeline development and pipeline management
- Compliance and regulatory awareness in the healthcare industry
Professional Impact
During her tenure at Travelers, Katie has played a pivotal role in significantly enhancing the company's Nurse Case Manager recruitment efforts. She has consistently exceeded her placement targets, contributing to the successful onboarding of high-caliber nursing professionals who have had a meaningful impact on the organization's claims management operations.
Conclusion
With her extensive experience, deep industry knowledge, and demonstrated success in talent acquisition, Katie Fortner is a valuable asset to the Travelers team. As she continues to drive innovation and deliver exceptional results, she is poised to further enhance the company's recruitment capabilities and positively impact the insurance claims industry.