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Maria Schlichtholz

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Bio

From a young age, I have been captivated by the profound impact that healthcare and education can have on individuals and communities. This fascination has shaped my career aspirations, driving me to pursue a path that merges both fields to catalyze positive change. My ultimate career aspiration is to become a registered nurse and channel my expertise into improving healthcare outcomes for underserved communities. To achieve this, I plan to continue pursuing my nursing degree, equipped with the knowledge and skills required to provide compassionate and effective care to diverse populations. Simultaneously, I aim to establish outreach programs that bring quality healthcare education to marginalized populations, bridging the gap between healthcare access and education. In the realm of healthcare, I plan to advance the field by becoming a registered nurse who is dedicated to addressing healthcare disparities and improving patient outcomes. I am committed to delivering culturally sensitive care and advocating for the health and well-being of underserved populations. Through volunteering at local clinics, and engaging with community health initiatives, I intend to contribute my skills to those in need while promoting health equity.

Education

National University

Bachelor's degree program
2023 - 2025
  • Majors:
    • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
  • Minors:
    • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
  • GPA:
    4

San Diego Community College District-District Office

Associate's degree program
2022 - 2022
  • Majors:
    • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
  • GPA:
    4

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Associate's degree program
2019 - 2019
  • Majors:
    • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
  • GPA:
    3.8

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Hospital & Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      Registered Nurse

    • Web Designer & Virtual Assistant

      Your VA Squad LLC (my own business)
      2021 – Present3 years
    • Project Manager/Team Leader

      HeartCore Worx
      2020 – 20211 year
    • Staffing Coordinator/Recruiter

      ATC Healthcare Services
      2018 – 20191 year
    • Customer Service Representative

      Sherwin-Williams
      2016 – 20171 year
    • Manager's Assistant / Sales Associate/ Visual Merchandiser

      Adidas
      2013 – 20141 year
    • Camera Operator/Photographer/ Translator

      Taaaka Ryba TV Program
      2011 – 20121 year
    • Event Assistant/ Merchandise Sales Representative in Gdansk & Krakow & Warszawa, Poland

      Coke Live Music Festival / Opener Music Festival/ Selector Music Festiwal
      2010 – 2010

    Sports

    Volleyball

    Club
    2018 – 20191 year

    Awards

    • no

    Arts

    • My own business

      Design
      business cards, online summit graphics, social media graphics, logos
      2020 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      UCSD Moore's Cancer Center — Check on patients if they need anything, check with staff if they need any help, replenishing resources
      2022 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Student church in Poland — Support elderly in the community
      2012 – 2012
    • Volunteering

      Padres Baseball Team — Helping at a merchandise booth
      2021 – 2021
    • Volunteering

      ArtWalk San Diego — Support artists during events
      2021 – 2021
    • Volunteering

      Animal Shelter in Poland — Volunteer
      2015 – 2015
    • Volunteering

      San Diego Museum of Man | Balboa Park Museum — Tower trekker
      2016 – 2016
    • Volunteering

      Navy Marine Corps Relief Society — Customer service representative
      2017 – 2018

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship

    Pettable Pet Lovers Scholarship Fund
    College Showdown Scholarship
    Bold Generosity Matters Scholarship
    You know those people that never share what they have, speak loudly about how hard they've worked to get this far, and then put it away for later? Yeah that's not me! I believe in the power of sharing with others. Not only you put a smile on someone's face, but you might be providing them with something that they really need and either can't afford it or a maybe don't have access to. Generosity means that you're willing to share a chunk of yourself with the world around you to make a difference, have an impact on someone else's life and their happiness. As a result it should also make you happy! There was this movie that I watched when I was a kid, called "Pay it forward". I absolutely feel in love with it. It's about a teacher of social studies that gives his students an assignment to come up with an idea to make a difference in the world, make it a better place, and then to implement that idea and see what happens. One particular student has this brilliant idea of doing something good for three people and asking them to pay it forward to three others. He starts this whole movement of generosity being spread in a beautiful way and changing lives of people he's never heard of. This movie inspired me back then and keeps reminding me every day of the importance of giving and the huge impact it has on the world. I think sharing your time is a great way of being generous as well. Volunteering has always been a huge part of my life, and I try to give my time towards a good cause whenever I can. I also encourage others to join me. I'm known as a volunteering pro!