Registered Nurses

Melissa is originally from Omaha, Nebraska where she received her first two degrees a BA in French and a MS in Management information Systems. To gain greater fulfillment in her career, she moved to Orlando, FL in 2016 and began nursing school in which she completed her ASN in 2022 and BSN from UCF shortly thereafter. She began working on her dream unit in the NICU for the last two years which has been a rewarding and challenging experience. 

 

Outside of work, Melissa enjoys collecting plants, traveling, and trying new cuisine. She is passionate about patient advocacy especially involving women and children. Melissa is excited to help families adjust to life at home after birth and give each family some much needed rest and support with their new little one.

Daryn is a new mom herself! Residing in Orlando with her spouse, Brendan, they welcomed a baby girl into their family in May 2024. Daryn is a Registered Nurse, obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2020 from the University of Central Florida. She got her start in the Emergency Department, keeping calm in a stressful environment during the peak of COVID. After a year, she transitioned to her true passion at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies in the Mother/Baby unit. Working for one of the largest maternity hospitals in the US, she has seen and learned so much. After about six months, she became a Preceptor and Charge Nurse, guiding and directing her colleagues and patients. 

Even before she became a new mom, Daryn had helped hundreds of new moms with the nuances of newborns. She works closely with her hospital's lactation team to ensure her patient's goals are achieved. Once her daughter was born, Daryn saw the other perspective of motherhood. Her daughter was particularly difficult in the newborn phase, and while working with a lactation consultant and her pediatrician, she was able to pinpoint the troubles her newborn was experiencing with reflux, CMPA, and tongue and lip ties. Now, her daughter is an incredibly happy, giggly, and rambunctious baby. 

Daryn brings the lessons she learned with her own baby back into the hospital, further helping new mothers. She is excited to extend that help to mothers in the first few weeks of bringing a new baby home and allow them the precious sleep, rest, and peace of mind that every new mother deserves but may struggle to get. 

Jennifer Bartalot is deeply passionate about caring for women and babies—a calling that transcends her career to become her life’s purpose. From the moment she entered the world of maternal and infant care, Jennifer knew she had found her true place. As a mother herself, she understands the transformative journey of parenthood and is dedicated to walking alongside families during this precious time, providing both professional care and heartfelt compassion.

With a nursing background enriched by experience in pediatrics and aesthetics, Jennifer’s commitment to holistic care shines through. Her work with mothers and newborns reflects her dedication to supporting families during life’s most vulnerable and miraculous moments. Whether nurturing newborns through the night or aiding a mother’s physical and emotional recovery, she strives to make a meaningful difference in every life she touches.

Jennifer is also devoted to ongoing education and professional development in maternal and infant care. By staying at the forefront of evidence-based practices, she ensures that the families she serves receive the highest quality care. Her ultimate mission is to not only provide exceptional support but also to be a lifelong advocate for the well-being of mothers and babies.

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