Danika Melton Email & Phone Number

United States

United States

Family Medicine Staff NurseDirect Patient CarePhone TriageCare ManagementClinical Supply Management and Maintenance

Fairfax, Va

Leadership Skills• Precepted senior nursing students, guided them according to hospital standards & pathways for care• Acted as resource nurse during an amniotic fluid embolism code, STAT c-section, & transfer to ICU• Directed care as the primary nurse during a postpartum hemorrhage due to inverted uterus• Contributed during numerous neonatal codes utilizing NRP• Participated in Breastfeeding evidence-based practice project for nurse residency program Communication… Show more Leadership Skills• Precepted senior nursing students, guided them according to hospital standards & pathways for care• Acted as resource nurse during an amniotic fluid embolism code, STAT c-section, & transfer to ICU• Directed care as the primary nurse during a postpartum hemorrhage due to inverted uterus• Contributed during numerous neonatal codes utilizing NRP• Participated in Breastfeeding evidence-based practice project for nurse residency program Communication Skills• Clearly coordinated patient care during Obstetrical code (MSET)• Educated patients on antepartum and immediate postpartum care• Engaged with patients from diverse cultures with respect and understanding• Communicated effectively with physicians, midwives, techs, and other healthcare disciplines Patient Prioritization• Managed high-acuity patients with seizure precautions, pre-eclampsia & Mg. sulfate administration• Safely administered IV and Sub Q insulin to patients with gestational diabetes• Cared for patients in pre-op, circulating, post-op, and recovery after D&C, cerclage, and C-sections Technical Skills• Demonstrated skill with various technology, equipment, and procedures:o Ultrasound to confirm fetal presentationo Monica Novii Patch System applicationo OBIX navigation and documentationo External Cephalic Versiono Fetal spiral electrode (FSE), Intrauterine Pressure Catheter (IUPC)o Cook cathetero Amnioinfusiono Kiwi and Mighty vacuumo Bakri Postpartum Balloon Medical Skills• Systematically documented detailed patient health history at admission• Holistically approached neonate physical assessments, vital signs, and glucose heel sticks• Monitored fetal heart rate and communicated abnormalities to physician or midwife Show less

Springfield, Virginia

Tutored nursing students at the NVCC Medical Education Campus in Medical Terminology, A&P, and Nursing courses.Organized and ran study sessions for first year nursing students.Participated in informational sessions for new nursing students.

United States

Vienna

Checking patients in, scheduling appointments, answering patient's questions, and helping around the doctor's office.

Bible study leader and mentor to a group of students in my residence hall, including leading weekly meetings.

Vienna, Virginia

Worked year-round during breaks from school at Sweet City Desserts as a Barista. Gained experience in customer service, food service, marketing and sales. Periodically assisted in baking.

Vienna

Assisted Pastry Chefs in making Cornish pasties.

Arlington, Virginia

Reading tutor to a 3rd grader, 15 hours/week, including helping with other subjects.

Lynchburg, Virginia Area

Assisted Dr. Elizabeth Sites, Department of Psychology, in clerical duties, answering phones, creating spreadsheets using MS Excel, and grading tests.

Great Falls, Virginia

Tutor and Nanny, 15 hours/week, for a family with 6 children. Taught twin 5-year old boys to read, write and do arithmetic.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

RN to BSN online program

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa

Bachelor’S Degree, Public Health Education And Promotion

Activities and Societies: Eta Sigma Gamma Honor's Society, Campus Serve, Community Care Initiative

Dual Enrollment, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Dual Enrolled through Junior and Senior high school years.