Michelle LaFever
Summary
Experienced and patient-oriented nurse with a diverse background in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Adept at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Expertise in peri-operative specialty ensuring optimal care and support throughout the surgical process. Committed to delivering compassionate and efficient healthcare services while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety and satisfaction.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse PACU
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Evaluated patient pain, nausea, difficulty breathing and fear and agitation in recovery room and employed various nursing interventions to manage vulnerabilities.
- Monitored vital signs and levels of consciousness to verify sedation wore off properly and patient regained consciousness.
- Assessed patient incision site, monitored body temperature and tracked other indicators of stability or complications.
- Helped patient stand, change dressings and use restroom facility to complete discharge process.
Staff Nurse SSU/PACU
Olympic Medical Center
04.2019 - 12.2023
- Care of pre and post op patients
- Health history and appropriate documentation reviewed
- Patient/family education, advocacy and support throughout the day
- This unit also had a medical component where patients received non-chemotherapy infusions, port draws/flushes, blood products, injections and wound care
Staff Nurse PACU
Dignity Health Dominican Hospital
12.2001 - 02.2019
- Monitoring, assessing and intervening as needed in the immediate postoperative period
- Performing as part of the health care team to optimize each patient's safety and experience
- Patient and family teaching up to and including transfer to room or discharge home
- Advocating for patients dependent and inclusive of individual needs
Rapid Response Nurse
Dignity Health Dominican
10.2009 - 08.2011
- Responding to calls for assessing changes in patient condition upon request of staff nurse and/or family
- Interventions as needed dictated by patient condition per protocol and physician order
- Responsible for beginning stroke and STEMI protocols as needed
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Dignity Health Dominican
02.2009 - 08.2010
- Responsible for intake, conscious sedation, and monitoring of patients during invasive procedures and safe hand off to receiving unit.
Staff Nurse-ICU and PACU
Salinas Valley Memorial
08.1994 - 06.2005
- Evaluated patient pain, nausea, difficulty breathing and fear and agitation in recovery room and employed various nursing interventions to manage vulnerabilities.
- Monitored vital signs and levels of consciousness to verify sedation wore off properly and patient regained consciousness.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Staff Nurse-ICU and PACU
Good Samaritan Hospital
11.1990 - 11.2001
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Evaluated patient pain, nausea, difficulty breathing and fear and agitation in recovery room and employed various nursing interventions to manage vulnerabilities.
Staff Nurse Float pool, Medical/Oncology, Step Down ICU
Santa Cruz Community Hospital
06.1987 - 10.1990
- Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
- Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
Skills
Experienced with a wide variety of pre, post operative and post procedural patients including, and not limited to: General Surgery, Neuro, Urological, Bariatric, Orthopedic, Gynecological and Plastic surgeries Interventional Cardiology, Interventional Radiology And Endoscopy procedures
Skilled at analyzing real-time patient data to identify trends and make critical decisions and interventions
References
Upon Request
Certification
Current California and Washington State License
Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS Certifications
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse PACU
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
04.2024 - 08.2024
Staff Nurse SSU/PACU
Olympic Medical Center
04.2019 - 12.2023
Rapid Response Nurse
Dignity Health Dominican
10.2009 - 08.2011
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Dignity Health Dominican
02.2009 - 08.2010
Staff Nurse PACU
Dignity Health Dominican Hospital
12.2001 - 02.2019
Staff Nurse-ICU and PACU
Salinas Valley Memorial
08.1994 - 06.2005
Staff Nurse-ICU and PACU
Good Samaritan Hospital
11.1990 - 11.2001
Staff Nurse Float pool, Medical/Oncology, Step Down ICU
Santa Cruz Community Hospital
06.1987 - 10.1990