Background
Parker, Karen A. was born on September 21, 1952 in Lockport, New York, United States. Daughter of Donald F. and Cecilia (Wiedenbeck) Parker.
Parker, Karen A. was born on September 21, 1952 in Lockport, New York, United States. Daughter of Donald F. and Cecilia (Wiedenbeck) Parker.
AS in Nursing, Hillsborough Community College, 1978; Bachelor of science in nursing, U. Tampa, 1984; certified operating room technologist, Brewster Adult Technology, 1972; postgraduate, Century U., New Mexico, 1991.
Operating room technician, St. Joseph's Hospital, Tampa, Florida, 1972-1978;
staff nurse, St. Joseph's Hospital, Tampa, Florida, 1978;
team leader surgery, St. Joseph's Hospital, Tampa, Florida, 1978;
special charge nurse surgery, St. Joseph's Hospital, Tampa, Florida, 1979-1984;
head nurse surgery, St. Joseph's Hospital, Tampa, Florida, 1984-1987;
administrative director surgical services, St. Joseph's Hospital, Tampa, Florida, since 1987. Nurse consultant Shape Modeling International Systems Medical Inc., Tampa. Teacher Hillsborough County/Erwin Technology Center, Tampa.
Industrial nurse Honeywell/Interconics, Inc., Tampa.
Member NAFE, Association Operating Room Nurses (chairman membership local chapter 1984-1986, board directors 1984-1986, alternate delegate national congress 1979, 87).