About Us

You are vital to the care we serve.

We specialize in simplifying the job search for those pursuing CNA, CMA, LPN, and RN roles — while helping facilities find the trusted support they need.

Our People

Meet the Vital Health Staffing Team

A team with deep roots in healthcare — and a shared commitment to compassionate, reliable staffing.

Landry Makarakiza
Business Coordinator

Landry Makarakiza

“My goal is simple — to make sure no senior goes without the care they deserve, and no facility is left short of help.”

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That commitment guides everything Landry does at Vital Health Staffing, leading efforts to connect compassionate, qualified caregivers with the facilities that need them most. With firsthand insight from years of working as a CNA, Landry understands the challenges and rewards of senior care, and has seen how staffing shortages can strain both residents and caregivers. By combining practical experience with a deep passion for service, Landry works to ensure every placement supports high-quality care, smoother operations, and peace of mind for our clients.

Mark Kloster
Director of Business Development

Mark Kloster

With over 13 years of experience in healthcare, Mark's strength lies in connecting people — caregivers, facilities, and teams — and helping them access the support they need, when they need it.

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Mark is inspired by the mission of Vital Health Staffing and the real impact the team makes in care communities. He believes the work matters most when it builds genuine human connection — between clients and staff, between teammates, and between caregivers and the people they serve. A strong collaborator and a good listener, Mark is always looking for ways to bring people together and make sure they feel heard, supported, and empowered. His goal is simple: to build community through meaningful partnerships.

Tammey Brown
Director of Compliance

Tammey Brown

Tammey blends a rare mix of creativity, technical expertise, and operational insight to ensure Vital Health Staffing meets the highest standards of quality and accountability.

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With over 25 years in technology, marketing, and systems design, Tammey sees compliance not as a hurdle, but as a framework for serving clients and caregivers with confidence. Known for turning complex requirements into clear, practical systems, she makes compliance a tool for success rather than a barrier. Her approach blends structure with empathy, ensuring the highest standards are met without losing sight of the human side of staffing. She believes that when systems work, relationships thrive — and better care follows.

Jerry Stansell
Nebraska Market Leader

Jerry Stansell

“My goal is to help every healthcare professional find meaningful opportunities where they can thrive, while ensuring every hospital and care facility has the dedicated clinicians they need to deliver exceptional patient care.”

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Jerry Stansell is the Nebraska Market Leader for Vital Health Staffing, bringing more than 20 years of experience in recruiting, staffing, business development, and sales leadership. He partners with hospitals, long-term care facilities, and healthcare organizations across Nebraska to connect them with qualified, compassionate professionals who make a difference. Throughout his career, Jerry has led recruiting initiatives for both Fortune 500 companies and regional staffing firms, earning multiple President's Club honors for outstanding performance. A U.S. Army Desert Storm veteran, he is known for his integrity, responsiveness, and commitment to building lasting relationships. Jerry is passionate about strengthening healthcare teams while helping clinicians build rewarding careers that positively impact the communities they serve.

Tonya Pogue
Staffing Coordinator

Tonya Pogue

Tonya is a dedicated healthcare professional with more than 18 years of experience in healthcare operations, staffing, human resources, and workforce management.

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She began her healthcare career after earning a degree in Emergency Medical Services and becoming a Licensed Paramedic in 2004. Throughout her career, Tonya has worked in both direct patient care and administrative roles, giving her a unique understanding of the healthcare industry from multiple perspectives — including a stint as Paramedic for the University of Texas Longhorns. Since 2007, she has built extensive experience in healthcare staffing and human resources. Originally from Texas, Tonya relocated to Fargo, North Dakota, in 2023 with her mother and six-year-old grandson, and has embraced life in North Dakota ever since.

Eliza Meserschmidt
Chief Nursing Officer

Eliza Meserschmidt

As Chief Nursing Officer, Eliza brings extensive clinical expertise and a leadership approach rooted in compassion, accountability, and innovation.

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In her role, Eliza helps shape our clinical vision, ensure the highest standards of care, and support our nursing professionals at every level of the organization. She exemplifies the qualities essential to an effective CNO — strategic leadership, a focus on continuous improvement, and a deep dedication to patient outcomes and staff development. A passionate advocate for nurses, Eliza leads with empathy and champions evidence-based practice while empowering clinicians to grow and succeed.

Celebrating 5 Years

Five years of healthcare staffing with heart.

Vital Health Staffing was founded in August 2021, right here in Fargo. Our very first facility partner was Benedictine Living Community–Garrison in Garrison, ND, and five years later that relationship is still going strong — this August, we went and enjoyed the day at their golf tournament, celebrating our anniversary together. From that first partnership, we've grown into a five-state network of caregivers and facilities who trust us to do right by them.

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Grown by relationship, not just referral

What started as a single office in Fargo has grown into a five-state network — growth we credit almost entirely to the relationships we build, not just the roles we fill.

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Reliable, not just compliant

Meeting compliance requirements is the baseline. What matters just as much to us is whether our staff show up, do right by the people in their care, and are someone a facility can count on.

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We check in, not just check off

Our relationship with our staff doesn't end at placement. We check on them and check in with them throughout the assignment, because that follow-through is what keeps care consistent on both sides.

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Our Mission

Making healthcare careers easy to navigate

Our innovative platform is tailored to the healthcare industry, making employment opportunities easy to navigate and accessible to all. By removing barriers and providing a seamless experience, we empower you to take control of your healthcare career.

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Personalized Services

You gain a partner, not just a placement

When a facility reaches out — most often a nursing home or long-term care community in need of travel staff — we get to work matching them with a CNA, LPN, or RN who's the right fit. Once matched, we place that clinician on contract or PRN, so facilities get dependable coverage and clinicians get real opportunities near where they want to work.

Compliance isn't a hurdle — it's a framework for serving clients and caregivers with confidence. When systems work, relationships thrive, and better care follows.
Tammey Brown Director of Compliance, Vital Health Staffing
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Let's build something great together

Whether you're pursuing your next healthcare role or need trusted staff for your facility, our team is ready.

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