PRESILA GENTLE
Maricopa,AZ
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with diverse experience in inpatient medical-surgical, rehabilitation, hospice, and primary care. Expertise in patient assessment, individualized care plans, medication administration, and pain management. Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary teams, prioritizes clinical needs, and advocates for patient safety. Committed to evidence-based practices and continuous professional growth.
Overview
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Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse – Inpatient Services
Exceptional Community Hospital
Arizona
08.2025 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult through geriatric patients while prioritizing interventions according to patient condition, clinical needs, and established standards of professional nursing practice.
- Perform systematic and ongoing patient assessments, analyze clinical findings, recognize changes in condition, and promptly communicate significant findings to physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
- Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs, treatment goals, and expected outcomes.
- Safely initiate, maintain, and discontinue peripheral IV access and administer IV medications and therapies according to orders, policies, and patient-specific needs.
- Administer blood and blood products according to established safety protocols, including verification, monitoring, documentation, and assessment of patient response.
- Provide care involving central venous access and monitor for complications, infection, and changes in patient condition.
- Perform telemetry monitoring and rhythm interpretation, recognizing dysrhythmias and clinically significant cardiac changes requiring timely intervention.
- Respond appropriately to rapid-response events and code/emergency situations, providing nursing interventions and resuscitative support within scope, training, and facility protocols.
- Administer medications and treatments safely, carefully verifying orders, dosages, allergies, contraindications, and patient responses.
- Monitor multi-system clinical data and evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions, therapeutic measures, and treatment plans.
- Provide patient- and family-centered education regarding medications, treatment plans, disease management, post-treatment care, discharge instructions, and continuing healthcare needs.
- Delegate appropriate patient-care activities to LPNs and CNAs while providing direction, follow-up, and accountability for delegated care.
- Precept and mentor new staff and nursing students by providing clinical guidance, supporting competency development, and reinforcing safe nursing practice.
- Assist staff and students in completing required clinical competencies and developing nursing knowledge and skills.
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to coordinate care, promote continuity, and achieve positive patient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation of assessments, interventions, medication administration, patient responses, and plan-of-care evaluations.
- Admit and discharge patients according to facility policies, procedures, and established protocols.
Registered Nurse
Maricopa County Corrections Facility
Maricopa, AZ
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Applied the nursing process and clinical judgment to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate safe nursing care for a diverse patient population.
- Obtained comprehensive medical histories, medication histories, allergies, symptoms, vital signs, and other relevant health data.
- Assessed patients for changes in condition and responded promptly to physical, emotional, and healthcare needs.
- Provided wound assessment and treatment according to provider orders and established protocols, with emphasis on infection prevention and wound healing.
- Collected patient specimens and clinical data while utilizing appropriate clean and aseptic techniques.
- Coordinated laboratory testing, medical records, and provider communications to support continuity of care.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of assessments, treatments, patient progress, and concerns.
- Utilized critical thinking, leadership skills, and the nursing process to deliver safe, individualized patient care.
Registered Nurse
Wellsprings of Gilbert Rehabilitation Centre
Gilbert, AZ
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with patients, physicians, and interdisciplinary care team members to develop and implement individualized plans of care.
- Performed ongoing patient assessments and monitored acute and chronic conditions to identify changes requiring intervention.
- Participated in daily physician rounds to evaluate wounds, acute conditions, chronic health concerns, treatment effectiveness, and ongoing care needs.
- Provided wound care and evaluated patient response to treatment and therapeutic interventions.
- Coordinated referrals to specialty clinics and outside healthcare facilities to promote continuity of care.
- Collected and documented vital signs, intake/output, specimens, and other patient health data.
- Communicated relevant patient findings to physicians and other healthcare providers to support timely clinical decision-making.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation and medical records in accordance with facility requirements.
Registered Nurse – Skilled Nursing/Memory Care
Arizona State Veterans Home
Phoenix, AZ
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Provided patient-centered nursing care to veterans in skilled nursing and memory care environments, addressing physical, emotional, social, and safety needs.
- Performed ongoing assessments and monitored patients for changes in physical, cognitive, and functional status.
- Developed and implemented individualized nursing interventions and evaluated patient responses and outcomes.
- Provided wound assessment and treatment according to provider orders and facility protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments while monitoring effectiveness and reporting significant changes in patient condition.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate treatment plans and promote continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families regarding treatment, medications, safety, and ongoing care needs.
- Applied critical thinking, nursing judgment, and the nursing process to provide safe, high-quality care.
Hospice Registered Nurse
Banner Health
Sun City, AZ
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided holistic hospice and palliative nursing care to terminally ill patients in homes, skilled nursing facilities, and hospital settings.
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers, home health aides, chaplains, patients, and families to develop and implement individualized plans of care.
- Performed comprehensive assessments and communicated significant changes in patient condition to physicians.
- Administered medications and treatments, provided wound care and breathing treatments, and evaluated patient responses.
- Provided patient and family education regarding comfort care, medication management, symptom control, and end-of-life care.
- Supported patients and families emotionally while respecting individual preferences, values, cultural needs, and goals of care.
- Completed admissions, readmissions, and discharges according to established policies and procedures.
Telehealth – Primary Care Clinic
Island Hospital
Anacortes, WA
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Conducted patient assessments and obtained medical histories, medication histories, allergies, symptoms, and relevant clinical information.
- Collaborated with physicians and the healthcare team to coordinate patient care and follow-up.
- Collected and documented vital signs, specimens, intake/output, and other clinical data.
- Coordinated laboratory testing, medical records, specialty referrals, and follow-up care.
- Participated in physician rounds involving acute and chronic conditions and wound care.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation and supported continuity of care between healthcare providers and facilities.
Hospital Corpsman / Medical Computer Operator / Logistician
United States Navy
03.2001 - 09.2019
- Provided medical support and patient care in hospital, shipboard, aviation, and operational environments.
- Supported medical missions overseas and contributed to healthcare training, readiness, and operational support within the United States.
- Supervised, trained, and mentored more than 300 junior Sailors, demonstrating leadership, delegation, communication, accountability, and team-development skills.
- Served in high-responsibility environments requiring sound judgment, prioritization, adaptability, teamwork, and attention to safety.
- Served as a CPR Instructor and supported medical training and readiness activities.
- Managed procurement of more than $40 million in medical and operational supplies and equipment supporting aircraft readiness.
- Participated in American Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity volunteer activities.
- Served as an ASIST member.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Chamberlain University
Phoenix, AZ05-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Pre-Nursing
Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon, WA06-2020
Nursing Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Preferred College of Nursing
Los Angeles, CA11-2011
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Chamberlain University
Online11-2027
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Nursing care planning
- Medication Administration
- IV Therapy & Treatments
- Dysrhythmia Recognition
- Cardiac & Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Resuscitative support
- Symptom management
- Clinical documentation
- Evidence-based practice
- Continuity of care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership
- Family education
- Patient Safety & Advocacy
- Clinical Supervision
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- Emergency Nurses Association
Certification
Registered Nurse – Arizona, Active Arizona RN License | May 2025–April 2029, Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association | Current through November 2026
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & HONORS
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Emergency Nurses Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Inpatient Services
Exceptional Community Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Maricopa County Corrections Facility
08.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse
Wellsprings of Gilbert Rehabilitation Centre
01.2023 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse – Skilled Nursing/Memory Care
Arizona State Veterans Home
12.2021 - 03.2023
Hospice Registered Nurse
Banner Health
12.2020 - 06.2021
Telehealth – Primary Care Clinic
Island Hospital
01.2019 - 03.2020
Hospital Corpsman / Medical Computer Operator / Logistician
United States Navy
03.2001 - 09.2019
Nursing Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Preferred College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Pre-Nursing
Skagit Valley College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Chamberlain University
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Chamberlain University