As a recruiting specialist, I am excited to meet new travelers and help them find the best travel nurse assignments. I am the mother of an RN and want travel nurses to feel safe, heard, and confident in their choice to work with me and TNAA|TotalMed. Trust, transparency and loyalty are the foundation of my relationships.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile! I have been working in the travel healthcare industry for 20+ years. My vast knowledge and experience allow me to help my travelers navigate the traveling world and achieve their goals. I absolutely love to talk to my clinicians across the country and really help them. I am keen on providing as much support as I possibly can throughout this experience. My travelers have described me as caring, transparent, and tenacious! I will advocate for you every step of the way!
I have been recruiting travel nurses and techs in all specialties since 2000. I've been named Recruiter of the Year by Healthcare Traveler Magazine three times. By building lasting friendships with each of my travelers, I'm able to work toward the goal of keeping them working with me throughout their entire travel career. Before becoming a healthcare recruiter with TNAA, I served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 12 years in various duties around the world. I live in Florence, South Carolina, with my wife of 26 years, 2 children and a 2 dogs.
One of my travelers said, “Ron is like a brother and part of our family. Never have I picked up the phone and he did not respond. He always called to check on me even when he didn’t need anything. That makes me feel special and appreciated. That’s why I keep coming back and sticking with him. Ron is a very hands-on recruiter and makes sure you are content throughout your assignment.”
Kristen brings over 20-years’ experience to her travel nurses. She loves finding out what her nurses want from their careers and making that happen for them. Kristen’s dedication to her nurses hasn’t gone unnoticed, as she was named Recruiter of the Year in 2007. While travel nurses may travel solo, Kristen ensures her travelers feel supported by her and TNAA every step of the way. Outside of work, you’ll find Kristen in San Diego with her husband, 2 children, and puppy.
Hi, my name is Amanda, I have over 16 years of experience working with people in a variety of roles. My heart lies in building a trusting relationship by truly listening to my travelers in order to help each one to reach their goals. As a military spouse, I have a unique understanding of the challenges and the excitement that comes with moving across the country frequently. The first duty station I moved to with my Air Force husband was to Anchorage, Alaska! In my life, I have had the privilege to live in 25 different cities, throughout 8 different states. So needless to say, I have had the chance to experience settling into new places. Currently, my husband and I are stationed in Little Rock, AR, where we have been now for 12 years! I have an amazing set of twins (one boy and one girl) and a golden retriever named River. Outside of recruiting, I am also a Competitive Gymnastics Coach for my daughter and her team. I also enjoying spending time outdoors and being active from hiking and fishing to staying healthy through fitness.
Hey there! My name is Blake Mandelman and I am a Senior Recruiter III Lead at Cell Staff. I'm originally from Memphis, TN then went to Florida State University for college. After graduation, I moved around a bit--Miami, FL where I worked for the Miami Marlins, and Dallas, TX where I did IT recruitment. I've been living in Tampa, FL for the last couple of years and couldn't be happier!
