Sara Ann Painter

Background

Painter, Sara Ann was born on September 5, 1937 in Atlantic City. Daughter of Ethel Margaret Buchanan.

Education

Diploma in nursing, Presbyterian School Nursing, 1958; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, 1963; Master of Science in Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, 1979; certified in nursing administration, Villanova, 1985.

Career

Instructor, staff Registered Nurse, Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia, 1958-1972; coordinator patient care, Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia, 1979-1981; director nursing, Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia, 1981-1983; assistant administrator for nursing, Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia, 1983-1985; staff Registered Nurse, Riddle Memorial Hospital, Media, Pennsylvania, 1972-1975; assistant instructor School Nursing,, Widener U., Chester, Pennsylvania, 1976-1977; project consultant, New Ralston House, Philadelphia, 1986; consultant, administrator nursing, National Technomics, West Chester, Pennsylvania, 1986; vice president patient care service, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Pottsville, Pennsylvania, since 1986. Preceptor, guest lecturer Nursing administration master's program Widener U., 1982-1984. Guest lecturer hospital administration program, Temple University, Philadelphia, 1983-1984.

Instructor School Nursing, Pennsylvania State University, since 1989. Member board review National League for Nursing Council Practical Nursing.

Achievements

• Sara Ann Painter has been listed as a noteworthy Hospital executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member advising committee Area Vocational-Technology School, Frackville, Pennsylvania, since 1987, Franklin Academy, Pottsville, since 1987. Graduate Schuykill Leadership Program. Member American Organisation Nurse Executives, Pennsylvania Organisation Nurse Executives (eastern region pres.elect since 1991, chairman program committee), National League for Nursing, Presbyterian School Nursing Alumni Association (president 1968-1971, 81-83).

Interests

• Avocations: photography, crewel and needlepoint crafts, travel, reading, skiing.

Connections

Married Howard Twaddell Painter Junior, September 19,1964. Children: Cynthia Louise, Lee-Ann Cheryl. Stepchildren: HowardT. III, Gary Bruce.

Father:

Ethel Margaret Buchanan Painter

Spouse:

Howard Twaddell Painter Junior

child:

Gary Bruce Painter

child:

HowardT. III Painter

child:

Lee-Ann Cheryl Painter

child:

Cynthia Louise Painter