Patricia Stark
About Patricia Stark
Patricia Stark serves as the Assistant Nurse Manager at Deborah Heart and Lung Center, where she has worked since 2012. With over four decades of nursing experience, she specializes in critical care and has extensive knowledge in managing complex cardiovascular cases.
Work at Deborah Heart and Lung Center
Patricia Stark has been employed at Deborah Heart and Lung Center since 1980. She currently holds the position of Assistant Nurse Manager in the Surgical Intensive Care Cardiovascular Unit, a role she has occupied since 2012. In addition to her managerial responsibilities, she serves as the Primary Charge Nurse in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit, where she has accumulated 44 years of experience. Her tenure at the center highlights her commitment to patient care in a critical environment.
Education and Expertise
Patricia Stark has a diverse educational background in nursing and pre-medical studies. She studied at The Polytechnic Institute of New York University for one year in Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies. She then attended Mercer County Community College, where she earned an Associate's Degree in Nursing over three years. Later, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Wilmington University from 2015 to 2019. Stark has extensive experience in patient and nursing education, particularly in telemetry and pediatric intensive care.
Background
Patricia Stark's career in nursing spans over four decades, with a focus on critical care and cardiovascular nursing. Her experience includes managing complex cardiovascular cases and utilizing advanced technologies such as Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) and Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD). She also possesses specialized skills in operating the Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), which is essential for critical care patients.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Patricia Stark has demonstrated a strong commitment to nursing education and patient care. Her roles at Deborah Heart and Lung Center reflect her leadership in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit. Stark's expertise in telemetry and pediatric intensive care further underscores her contributions to the nursing field, particularly in managing complex cases and utilizing advanced medical technologies.