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Michelle La Scala is a Registered Nurse with over 30 years of experience in nursing and healthcare leadership.
She is a Director of Nursing known for her compassion, clear communication, and exceptional attention to detail. Michelle brings both her clinical knowledge and genuine empathy to her role, ensuring that clients and their families feel supported and confident in the care they receive.
Michelle graduated from the University of South Florida in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
After graduation, she moved to Ohio, where she worked on a medical-surgical unit at a local hospital. She later returned to Florida to be closer to her family and continued her nursing career at Doctors Hospital, working on the Medical-Surgical and then Oncology unit. Her diverse background also includes experience as an office nurse for a private practice, managing a medical practice for First Physicians Group, and working as an independent contractor in the healthcare field. Michelle joined Nursing Styles in 2014 and became Director of Nursing in 2021.
Michelle has a way of making people feel heard, respected and at ease. Her calm and thoughtful approach helps families navigate care decisions with confidence and peace of mind.
Michelle currently lives in Sarasota with her husband, daughter and her mother, three dogs and two cats. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys spending time with her family and friends, loves travel, music, reading and doing anything outdoors, especially biking, hiking, paddleboarding, and walking. She is currently focused on building strength and maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle.
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