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Samantha Thomas

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Reading
  • Medicine
  • Comics
  • Community Service And Volunteering
  • American Sign Language (ASL)
  • African American Studies
  • Animals
  • Anthropology
  • Biology
  • Gardening
  • Marine Biology
  • Horseback Riding
  • Human Rights
  • JROTC

Reading

  • Magical Realism
  • Adult Fiction
  • Fantasy
  • Mystery
  • Novels
  • Romance
  • Science Fiction
  • Anthropology
  • Retellings
  • Women's Fiction

I read books multiple times a week.

Bio

In the summer of 2021, I started attending the University of Central Florida, a first-generation college student, to pursue a bachelor’s degree in biology (pre-med). I work full-time at Advent Health in the emergency department as a medical scribe to pay for my tuition. I am very grateful to be able to work alongside the providers in the ED to gather intel and experience in my dream healthcare field. Recently, I was promoted to the chief scribe position to lead each team of scribes in the ED. During some of my free time, I mentor and tutor children in my area. I try to use my history of being raised by a single mother and growing up in a small, two-red-light town to broaden their goals. In May of 2021, I graduated from Irwin County High School as an honor student and had the pleasure of introducing our senior valedictorian in the ceremony. In my hometown we are a tight-knit community; we rally together to support and advocate for veterans, animal shelters, wellness, and mental awareness. While in high school I joined JROTC and FBLA because these clubs had the same values that I upheld. In these clubs, I held multiple leadership positions, including first sergeant, company commander, administration officer, battalion commander, and president.

Education

University of Central Florida

Bachelor's degree program

2021 – 2028

Majors:
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
  • Biology, General
Minors:
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

High School

2019 – 2021

Irwin County High School

High School

2018 – 2021

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
University of Florida, Florida State University
Majors of interest:
Biology, General, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Medicine
Medical school interest:
Yes

Career

  • Medical Scribe/Assistant

    Medicine · East Lake Medical Clinic

    Jan 2024 – Present

  • Medical Scribe

    Hospital & Health Care · Scribe America

    Jan 2021 – Jan 2024

  • Chief Scribe

    Medicine · Scribe America

    Jan 2024 – Present

  • Receptionist

    Automotive · Honda of South Georgia

    Jan 2021 – Jan 2021

  • Sale Representative (Cashier)

    Food Production · McDonald's

    Jan 2019 – Jan 2019

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Medicine
Dream career goals:
Obstetrics and gynecology, family medicine, Geriatric medicine
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Politics
  • Volunteering
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