Meet Our Recruiters
Connect with JillJill Crutchfield, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, RACR | Senior Director
"NKC Health is like a big, fun, friendly family! I love that even though we've grown into a large acute care facility, we haven't lost our small community feel."
- Best phone interview advice: Sound excited when you talk with me! I want to picture you smiling!
- Favorite sports team(s): Kansas State Wildcats and KU Jayhawks. I graduated from K-State, and I was raised by two Jayhawks. I love KU basketball and got to pay tuition there for one of my kids.
- Favorite food: My friends and family would say salmon salad because that's what I order almost every time we go out to dinner. What I'd really like to eat are hordes of snacks all day long, but I try to restrain myself.
Connect with CarrieCarrie Suess, SHRM-CP, RACR | Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
"My interview advice is simple. Be on time, dress professionally, research the hospital beforehand, know why you want to work here and ask a lot of questions."
- Top reason(s) you like NKC Health: I get this question a lot. NKC Health has a great reputation, and I'm proud to work here. Honestly, I like the people. I feel good knowing my coworkers are caring for my family members when they are patients here. I love my team, too. We genuinely like each other. I also love my short commute, the free covered parking, the Starbucks coffee that keeps me caffeinated all day, and the awesome on-site fitness center. We have great perks!
- Favorite entertainment: My son has always been active in sports, and his favorite is soccer. Going to all his games keeps me busy, and I love it. I also love being outdoors when it's warm, or even hot. I'm not a fan of cold weather.
- Favorite TV show: Friends. Every episode makes me laugh, and I've seen them all. It reminds me of how my friends are like my second family.
Connect with MichelleMichelle Shortle, MA, PHR, SHRM-CP, RACR | Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
"Be authentic. Recruiters appreciate honesty. If you don’t know an answer, admit it and explain how you would find a solution. Authenticity builds trust."
- Best interview advice: Mind your non-verbal communication. Maintain eye contact, smile and use confident body language. These cues reinforce professionalism.
- Favorite spot in KC: West Bottoms antique shops.
- Top reason you like NKC Health The culture here is like no other place. We are very high tech, but also high touch. People are friendly and approachable.
Connect with LisaLisa Thorson, SHRM-CP, RACR | Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
"Don’t give up, job searching can be a job in itself. Keep your resume and LinkedIn profile current. Join networking opportunities in your profession. It is an easy way to connect with others."
- Fun fact: I share a birthday with Patrick Mahomes. Oh, to be 30 again!
- Favorite entertainment: I love concerts and movies. I am an A lister at AMC so that is fun seeing the latest and greatest in Imax.
- Best interview advice: This is your time to shine. Be prepared for your interview, be professional and ask questions. I am surprised by the number of interviewees that do not ask any questions. This is a two-way street. We are trading information to see if the position is a fit for both the company and you.
Connect with DaranDaran Alpough | Talent Acquisition Partner
"Present your best self in all things during the interview process and continue after you begin working."
- Favorite quote: "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel". Maya Angelou
- Best resume advice: Ensure that your resume is accurate and grammatically correct.
- Top reason you like NKC Health: I value our sense of community. I realize that my recruitment efforts impact the hospital’s mission of “Empowering hope and healing in every life we touch.”
Connect with JoselynnJoselynn Williams | Talent Acquisition Partner
"Be confident and be prepared!"
- Fun fact: I played Division 1 softball in college.
- Favorite entertainment: Watching any sporting event.
- Best follow-up (after interview) advice: I like receiving a nice follow-up email.
Connect with MelissaMelissa Dean, Talent Acquisition Sourcer
"Be confident and come prepared."
- Fun fact: I love animals and have three adorable spider monkeys.
- Favorite quote: Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
- Top reason you like NKC Health: I love the culture and diversity of the hospital, and most of all the team I work on. They are all amazing!
- Top reason you like NKC Health: I love the culture and diversity of the hospital, and most of all the team I work on. They are all amazing!
Connect with RollensRollens Cripe
"Be yourself and be prepared to have a conversation. I really enjoy when I get to have a good conversation with a candidate about the answers they give me. It makes all the difference in the experience."
- Fun fact: I have been a dancer since the age of 3. My favorite style is tap.
- Favorite spot in KC: Prime Social, Pure Barre Zona Rosa, or Catherine’s Dance Studio
- Best resume advice: Spell check spell check spell check and then do it again.
Connect with SarahSarah Fuhrman, RACR | Talent Acquisition Partner
"Maintain a positive and professional attitude throughout the interview process"
- Fun fact: Favorite smell is the Creosote bush after it rains. (I grew up in the desert in CA and this is a very common bush in my hometown)
- Best interview advice: Do your research on the company and the role you are applying for. Be ready to share specific examples from your past experiences that highlight the professional competencies for the role.
- Best follow-up (after interview) advice: Be patient but also ask for a decision time frame.
