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Melina Maple

2x

Finalist

2x

Winner

General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Community Service And Volunteering
  • Animals
  • Coffee
  • Education
  • Mentoring
  • Nursing
  • Health Sciences
  • Medicine
  • Philanthropy
  • Public Policy
  • Writing

Reading

  • Academic
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Politics
  • Women's Fiction
  • Thriller
  • Social Issues
  • History

I read books daily.

Bio

Curiosity and a relentless pursuit of “why” have defined my journey, propelling me from humble beginnings and significant obstacles to becoming a dedicated ICU nurse and aspiring CRNA. Rather than a “miracle,” my path reflects grit, sacrifice, and an unwillingness to let circumstances define me. I’ve witnessed the profound impact of anesthesia, from life-saving moments in the OR to critical interventions in the ICU, reinforcing my passion for this field that melds science with compassionate care. My career as an ICU nurse and community service with the American Red Cross has deepened my commitment to advocacy and excellence in patient care. These experiences fuel my desire to serve underserved populations through both clinical work and research. My path may be unconventional, but it’s given me the authenticity to know I’m precisely where I’m meant to be. Becoming a CRNA isn’t just a career goal—it’s the culmination of my dedication to making a meaningful, life-changing impact through anesthesia.

Education

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

2024 – 2026

Majors:
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
  • Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies

Chamberlain University-Georgia

Master's degree program

2021 – 2022

Majors:
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Middle Georgia State University

Bachelor's degree program

2019 – 2021

Majors:
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Miscellaneous

Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Surgical-trauma Intensive Care (STICU) Registered Nurse

    Medicine · Grady Memorial Hospital

    Jan 2022 – Jan 2024

  • Medical-surgical Intensive Care (MSICU) Registered Nurse

    Medicine · Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

    Jan 2021 – Jan 2022

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Medicine
Dream career goals:
Work with under-served populations, engage with philanthropy and policy development, and make lasting impacts through meaningful research and education.
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Politics
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
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