Recruiter Spotlight: Wendi Eggener — Building Healthcare Teams That Transform Patient Outcomes

When a healthcare organization is in crisis, the recruiter they call needs to be more than fast — they need to be strategic, knowledgeable, and deeply connected to the market. That's why organizations across Florida and beyond turn to Wendi Eggener, Executive Director of Recruitment at Engage Partners' Florida office.

A Staffing Crisis With Patient Impact

A regional healthcare system was facing a perfect storm: multiple retirements, unexpected departures, and a surge in patient volume. Critical departments were understaffed, existing employees were burning out, and patient satisfaction scores were declining. They needed experienced healthcare professionals — and they needed them fast.

Wendi and the Engage Partners Florida team mobilized immediately. Drawing on decades of relationships in the healthcare staffing space, Wendi identified candidates who could step into roles and contribute from day one — not just warm bodies, but experienced professionals who understood the pace and pressure of healthcare.

Strategic, Not Reactive

But Wendi didn't stop at filling the immediate gaps. She worked with the organization's leadership to develop a longer-term staffing strategy — building a pipeline of pre-vetted candidates for future needs, identifying retention risks, and recommending structural changes to reduce turnover.

"Putting out fires is part of the job," Wendi says. "But the real value is making sure they don't start in the first place."

The Results

Within 60 days, the healthcare system had filled all critical positions. Within six months, patient satisfaction scores had recovered — and employee satisfaction had improved. The organization now works with Engage Partners on an ongoing basis for all their healthcare and healthcare IT staffing needs.

Wendi's leadership extends beyond her own placements — she mentors the Florida team, including Nicole Sawyer, Michael Aronowitz, and Deborah Friedman — ensuring the entire office operates at the same standard of excellence.

Need healthcare staffing you can count on? Contact Engage Partners and work with Wendi Eggener and the Florida team.