Theresa Presley, MSN, RN, CNL, CCRN

Ms. Theresa Presley began her career in the Department of Veterans Affairs in 1990 after graduating from Quincy College’s Licensed Practical Nurse Program. She began working as a Graduate Nurse Technician on a general medical floor at the VA Boston Jamaica Plain Campus prior to her passing the boards. Ms. Presley returned to Quincy College in 1992 to obtain her Associates Degree in nursing. She went back to school again 16 years later earning her Bachelor’s degree from Curry College and then her Master’s degree from Curry College in 2012. Ms. Presley is certified as a Clinical Nurse Leader.

Ms. Presley’s career has spanned through a variety of settings. She spent 7 years on a general medical/ telemetry unit and 4 years in the Medical Intensive care Unit (MICU) at the VA Boston. In 2000, Ms. Presley moved to the West Roxbury Campus where she worked as a staff nurse then a manager of the Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) for over 15 years.

Ms. Presley has been the Associate Chief of Nursing Service (ACNS) of Specialty and Outpatient services at the VA Boston Healthcare System since September 2015. In this role, she ensures that patient-care, clinical, and staffing standards are met and collaborates with senior management on best practices. She provides input into policies and procedures, participates in cross-departmental decision making, conducts performance improvement activities, and represents nursing services regarding outpatient and specialty clinics. Ms. Presley is a leader, educator and consultant utilizing systems management theory in collaboration with numerous clinical and administrative services throughout all three campuses and the community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs).

In June 2016, Ms. Presley presented on Shared Governance Concepts at NOVA’s 36th Annual Meeting, “Strengthening Nurses! Empowering Veterans!” which was held at the Peppermill Resort, Spa, and Casino in Reno, NV. She was the recipient of NOVA’s 2016 Professional Nurse Award for Leadership. Ms. Presley was elected as a NOVA Director in 2017 and 2019. She is a Co-chair of the national NOVA LPN/LVN Committee and the NOVA Awards Committee. Ms. Presley is also active on the local NOVA board at her facility serving as a Director, Treasurer and is currently the President of NOVA Chapter 226.