Jo Ann Parker

Background

Parker, Jo Ann was born on August 14, 1951 in Howell, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Peter Gordon and Catherine Alice Parker.

Education

Student, Tacoma Community College, 1974-1976; Bachelor of science in nursing cum laude, Pacific Lutheran U., 1986; postgraduate in Nursing, U. Washington, since 1995.

Career

Nurses aide, Memorial Hospital, Fort Myers, Florida, 1969-1970; psychiatric technical, Olive Medical Center, Pomona, California, 1970-1971; nurses aide, Memorial Hospital, Redding, California, 1971-1972; ward clerk, St. Joseph's Hospital, Tacoma, Washington, 1972-1976; student nurse, St. Joseph's Hospital, Tacoma, Washington, 1976-1978; charge/staff nurse, Tacoma General Hospital, 1978-1981; critical care nurse, Tacoma General Hospital, 1981-1983; charge nurse geropsychiatric unit, Western Eastern State Hospital, Steilacoom, Washington, since 1983.

Achievements

• Jo Ann Parker has been listed as a noteworthy Nurse by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Washington State Nurses Association, Sigma Theta Tau.

Interests

• Avocations: scuba diving, travel, archeology, antiques, white water rafting.

Connections

Father:

Peter Gordon Parker

Mother:

Catherine Alice Parker