Melanie Craig
About Melanie Craig
Melanie Craig is a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse currently working at Atlantic Health System in Morristown, New Jersey. She has extensive nursing experience, including roles at various hospitals and healthcare organizations over several years.
Current Role at Atlantic Health System
Melanie Craig currently serves as a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse at Atlantic Health System in Morristown, New Jersey. She has held this position since 2021, contributing her expertise in neonatal care within a critical care environment. Her role involves providing specialized nursing care to newborns requiring intensive medical attention.
Previous Experience in Neonatal Care
Prior to her current position, Melanie worked as a NICU RN at Children’s Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center from 2015 to 2021. She also served as a NICU RN at Jersey City Medical Center - Barnabas Health from 2014 to 2015. Her extensive experience in neonatal care spans several years, equipping her with a deep understanding of the complexities involved in caring for critically ill infants.
Nursing Education and Qualifications
Melanie Craig has a solid educational background in nursing. She earned an Associate of Science in Registered Nursing from Raritan Valley Community College from 2010 to 2012. She furthered her education by obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Thomas Edison State University from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, she has a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Le Moyne College, which she completed from 1990 to 1992.
Diverse Professional Background
In addition to her nursing career, Melanie has experience in various roles outside of healthcare. She worked at Pearson North America in multiple capacities, including Marketing Manager, Acquisitions Editor, and Sales Representative from 1997 to 2007. Her diverse professional background includes a role as a Case Manager at Optum from 2017 to 2021 and as a Clinical Liaison at Columbus Hospital LTACH in 2012.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Melanie began her nursing career with a Nurse Intern position at Hunterdon Medical Center in 2012. This role provided her with foundational experience in patient care and nursing practices. Her early career also included a significant tenure at Jersey City Medical Center - Barnabas Health as a Staff Nurse from 2013 to 2014, where she further developed her nursing skills.