Cardiac Study Center-At the Forefront of Cardiology


Nurse Practitioner BSN, MN, MBA, CCRN, ARNP

Patients of Kathleen Marks know she shares their experience on a personal level. Kathleen has had a pacemaker since 1997. Her positive experience at Cardiac Study Center as a patient was key in her decision to join the practice.
EDUCATION: • MBA Pacific Lutheran University, Graduate School of Business Tacoma, WA 1991-1994 • Nurse Practitioner, Post Graduate Study University of Washington Seattle, WA 1992-1993 • MN (Psychological Nursing/Substance Abuse) Graduate School of Nursing University of Washington Seattle, WA 1984-1986 • BSN Moorhead State University Moorhead, MN 1979-1981 • Diploma St. Luke’s School of Nursing	AFFILIATIONS/ ACCREDITATION: • ACLS, 1981 to present. • ACLS Instructor, 1987 to present. • American Heart Association, Affiliate Faculty, 1989 to present. • BLS Instructor, 1986- 1995. • Critical Care Nurse Certification, 1994 to present. • Adult Nurse Practitioner Certification, 1994 to present.

Kathleen Marks - Visit our cardiac study center for CT Angiography, Screening diagnostic services, and other cardiology services.

Originally from Minnesota, Kathleen has many pets and is involved in numerous sports such as soccer and swimming. She is also a competitive tri-athlete. Her goal is to qualify for the Ironman competition in Hawaii. Kathleen has extended her nursing education by training to be a legal nurse consultant, and obtaining an MBA. As an active participant in Cardiac Study Center’s community outreach program, Kathleen has been involved with the American Heart Association Walk For a Cure, the American Cancer Society, and support for McKinley Elementary School, which is located in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
Kathleen Marks, Nurse Practitioner in the Electrophysiology and Device Clinic at Cardiac Study Center, first developed an interest in Cardiology while practicing as a critical care nurse. As her interest in the field grew, she changed her focus from ICU Nursing to Cardiology. The opportunity to expand her role and be involved in more aspects of patient care then attracted Kathleen to Advanced Practice Nursing. The Electrophysiology and Device Clinic at Cardiac Study Center provides expertise in areas such as evaluation of pacemakers and defibrillators, and tilt table testing. The Clinic is actively involved in research; patients benefit from the latest advances in the field.

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