About THE RN CEO

At The RN CEO, we specialize in empowering nurses to transition from the bedside to entrepreneurship. Founded by passionate nursing professionals, our consulting firm is dedicated to supporting and guiding nurses as they embark on their journey towards building successful businesses.

We understand the unique challenges and opportunities that nurses face when considering entrepreneurship while still working at the bedside. That’s why we provide tailored resources, mentorship, and training programs designed to equip nurses with the skills and confidence they need to thrive in the world of entrepreneurship.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between nursing expertise and entrepreneurial success, allowing nurses to leverage their skills, experience, and passion to create impactful businesses that positively influence the healthcare industry and beyond.

Join us as we redefine the possibilities for nurses, empowering them to become leaders, innovators, and CEOs in their own right.

Veteran of USAF and Nurse over 20 years and successful business owner . Melinda has helped countless nurses transition successfully - in fact she loved it so much she did it for free , yes you read that correctly FREE. 

Her award winning nursing career Includes - Clinical Coordinator , Policy Change Advocate , Nurse Manager and she holds the following certifications 

Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Certified Nurse Educator 

Growing up a low socieconomic disadvantage she understood the value of hard work , she started her first business in Hometown of Berlin Ga - mowing grass , she quickly became a kitchen beautician and her love of beauty flourished she started a very successful makeup brand Mel Smith Makeup 

She has a verifiable IMDB credit as Makeup Department Head , Won Best MUA in atlanta , she has had countless celebrity and high profile  Clients . She has been professionally published In Esquire and Essence Magazines 

She landed a Partnership with Macys during  the Janet Jackson world tour  press run .

Launched her first product at the Lenox Macy's  - a luxury Mink Lashe Line which she subsequently rebranded into facefront sKin , which is now in partnership with Macy's

Building and sustaining  relationships is a specialty skill - she values that cannot be bought 

One of her most prize passions is helping cancer survivor victims - really see them self as beautiful, and her line is built upon 

She is an avid supporter of at Risk Youth , Breast Cancer Survivors s and Displaced Veterans 

Her journey is only beginning and is very passionate about her hydration and webinar. Her reasoning for starting it is because when she was starting her business, oh my God, the amount of incorrect information and money loss was unreal but now she sees it because she loves dehydration and wants to ensure you guys have a very successful run at something you love. 

we are so thankful and excited you chose us