Chastity Christine Gengler, RN, BSN, APRN
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Compassionate professional in healthcare with a focus on critical care, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in advanced cardiac life support, patient assessment, and emergency response management. Excel at communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient care under stressful conditions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Memorial Medical Center
Las Cruces, NM
06.2019 - Current
- Trained new nursing staff and students, sharing knowledge and best practices in critical care nursing.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, identifying changes and coordinating appropriate responses.
- Performed intubations, chest tube insertions, central line placements, and arterial line placements.
- Instructed patients and families on medication administration instructions prior to discharge from facility.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.
- Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for ICU patients.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient, and patient's family.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatment plans, and progress notes in electronic health systems.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Arroyo Veterinary Hospital
Las Cruces, NM
06.2010 - 12.2015
- Educated clients on animal health, preventive care and procedures.
- Administered anesthesia and assisted in surgical procedures as directed by the veterinarian.
- Conducted initial exams on pets, took vital signs and collected samples for lab.
- Operated x-ray machines and exposed radiographic films.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Assisted professionals with dental, radiology and critical care procedures by holding, muzzling, and sedating animals.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
Purdue Global University
West Lafayette, IN02-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM06-2019
Skills
- Health care consultation
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Chart updating
- Ventilator support
- Lab result interpretation
- IV drug therapy management
- Direct patient care
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Medication and IV administration
- Palliative and pain management
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
Affiliations
- Camping
- Travel
- Reading
- Painting
Certification
- Registered Nurse, New Mexico Board of Nursing
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
Accomplishments
- 2022 Daisy Award Winner
- 2024 Daisy Award Nominee x 2
- Graduated with Honors for BSN at NMSU
- Graduated with Honors from Purdue Global University 2025 with MSN AGACNP
AGACNP Graduate Clinical Experience
- Hospitalist Clinical Rotation
History and physical exams, care planning, diagnosing, admitting and discharging patients, ordering medications, labs and diagnostic testing. HTN, DM, Cardiac patients, CAD, pneumonia, CHF. All aspects of patient care and diseases encounted during clinical rotation.
- ICU/CVICU Clinical Rotation
History and physical exams, care planning, diagnosing, admitting and discharging patients, ordering medications, labs and diagnostic testing. CABG, TAVR, Watchman, HTN, DM, Cardiac patients, CAD, pneumonia, CHF. All aspects of patient care and diseases encounted during clinical rotation.
References
- Bernedette Herrera, DNP, AGACNP Team Health Las Cruces
1-915-920-9114
- Jolynn O'Hara, AGACNP Team Health Las Cruces
1-985-514-8539
- Dr. Rizwan Sardar, MD, FACC, Interventional Cardiologist
Memorial Medical Center
575-522-8641
Muhammad.Sardar@lpnt.net
- Laura Warren, DNP, ACNP, FNP, ENP - Clinical Instructor Purdue Global
1-413-454-3194
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Memorial Medical Center
06.2019 - Current
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Arroyo Veterinary Hospital
06.2010 - 12.2015
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
Purdue Global University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Mexico State University
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