Background
Spera, Patrice was born on May 22, 1953 in Cleveland. Daughter of Wilbur Timothy and Geraldine (Nachtigal) Helwig.
Spera, Patrice was born on May 22, 1953 in Cleveland. Daughter of Wilbur Timothy and Geraldine (Nachtigal) Helwig.
Student, St. Petersburg College, 1978; student, St. Leo's College, 1981-1983, 87-88; student, University South Florida, 1986; student, LaSalle U., since 1992.
Realtor associate, European Research Area Seaview Realty, Belleair Bluffs, Florida, 1979-1990;
head nurse orthopedic surgery, Hospital Corporation of America Medical Center Largo, 1981-1992;
perioprative clinical educator, Hospital Corporation of America Medical Center Largo, since 1992. Consultant Richards Medical Center, Clearwater, Florida. Interior decorator Spera Enterprises, Seminole, Florida, since 1984.
Travel agent Largo Mall Travel '90. Instructor perioperative orthopedics St. Petersburg Junior College, since 1989.
State chair Florida Council, 1990-1991. Chairman Good Government Group Largo Medical Center, since 1988. Member Florida Realtor's Political Action Committee, since 1981.
Volunteer DennisJones campaign, Seminole, 1988, Don Sullivans campaign, 1990, senatecampaign, 1992. Co-chairman Largo Olde Tyme Political Rally, 1990. Member ANA, National Certified Board (item review committee, 1992), Association of Oper.
Rm.Nurses (president 1988, president elect 1990, vice president 1988-1989, president 1991-1992,, national audiovisual committee 1992-1994, national legislation committee 1990-1991, chairman nominating committee 1986), National Association Orthopedic Nurses, Florida Nurses Association (legislation district coordinator), Florida Council Nurses (meeting chair 1988-1989), Product Fair Association of Oper. Rm. Nurses (chairman), NAFE, Meeting Planners, Florida Council Operating Rm. Nurses (ad hoc chairman since 1992).
Married, October 1, 1977.