Melanie Mariano

Melanie Mariano is a Clinical Nurse II at Penn Medicine, which is part of the University of Pennsylvania Health System. She has a notable background in nursing, having graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in 2016. During her time as a student, she initiated the Reaching HEALthy project, aimed at transforming public libraries into hubs for health information and services, which earned her a Penn President's Engagement Prize.13

In her current role at Penn Medicine, Mariano serves as a preceptor, mentoring nursing students and new nurses while providing high-quality patient care. Her work reflects a commitment to community health and education.2 Additionally, she has experience in various nursing roles and is recognized for her contributions to improving healthcare access and information dissemination.13