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Melinda Kaplafka

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Gig Harbor, WA U.S. Navy
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Overview
Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Gender
Female
Connections
77
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 86,546 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse Practitioner specialty. Melinda Kaplafka is one of them.
  • 1,483 Nurse Practitioners are based in WA (out of 30,795 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 805 contacts at U.S. Navy are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse Practitioner compensation in WA: $121,000 – $182,000 (median $141,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurse Practitioners in WA: Multicare Health System (52), Seattle Children's (46), University Of Washington (29).
  • 2% of Nurse Practitioners in WA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 82% of Nurse Practitioners in WA have verified education credentials on file.
  • Data refreshed July 2026.

Public records & verifications
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  • Professional LinkedIn profile on file (subscribers only).
  • Data aggregated from public licensure databases, LinkedIn, and verified employer records. Cross-check via the registry link above.
Education
Uniformed Services University
MSN
2008
University of Northern Colorado
BSN
1997
About U.S. Navy
Industry
Government
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Website
navy.mil
Office Location
180 Nickerson St, Seattle, WA
Professional Overview

Melinda Kaplafka is a Nurse Practitioner, currently affiliated with U.S. Navy, based in Gig Harbor, WA. As a nurse practitioner, Kaplafka contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Gig Harbor, WA. Kaplafka holds academic credentials, including MSN and BSN, from Uniformed Services University and University of Northern Colorado. U.S. Navy operates in the Government sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse practitioner professionals can use HealthTal to access verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. Direct outreach to nurse practitioner specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Gig Harbor, WA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melinda Kaplafka located?
Melinda Kaplafka is based in Gig Harbor, WA. They are currently affiliated with U.S. Navy.
What is Melinda Kaplafka's specialty?
Melinda Kaplafka specializes in Nurse Practitioner. Their current role is Nurse Practitioner.
Where does Melinda Kaplafka currently work?
Melinda Kaplafka currently works at U.S. Navy.
What is Melinda Kaplafka's educational background?
Melinda Kaplafka attended Uniformed Services University and University of Northern Colorado.
How do I contact Melinda Kaplafka for recruiting?
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Recruiting nurse practitioners typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for nurse practitioners across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
What is the average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in WA?
Nurse Practitioners in WA typically earn $121,000 to $182,000 annually, with a median of $141,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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