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Owens Concludes 45-Year Career at the Hospital
Posted on Sunday, January 12th, 2025
Retiring after 45 Years: Patricia Owens, ARNP-CPN, family nurse practitioner, embraces several clinic colleagues at Mercy Health Love County in Marietta on her retirement day, December 31, 2024. (Front row) Kellie Westra, LPN; Owens; Misty McGee, LPN; Misti Kirk, Clinic Director; and Jana Brown, Business Office Coordinator. (Back row) Patient Representatives Noemi Carrasco, Christy Morehead, and Sherry Diaz. (Photo by Barbara Sessions)
Nurse Practitioner Concludes 45-Year Career in Marietta
Patricia Owens, a beloved family nurse practitioner at Mercy Health Love County, wrapped up an incomparable 45-year career with the Marietta health center on December 31.
“It’s time,” said Owens, age 67, who thrived on her long-term relationships with patients and staff. They thrived, too.
“She was booked to the very last minute,” said Clinic Director, Misti Kirk. In my 33 years here, Pat was always fully booked. Everyone loved her. Her influence ran to several generations. My grandmother was her patient, so was my mother, me, and my twin sons, who are now age 18.”
Added Dr. Stacy Goode, M.D.: “I will miss Pat as a colleague, but she was my medical provider, too. She is brilliant and kind.”
Angie Lang, Medical Records Director with 36 years of experience, once transcribed Owens’ medical dictation. “Pat has an outstanding bedside manner. She is compassionate and brings an intense focus to the patient’s care.”
Owens loves her profession, and she gave...
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Posted on Thursday, January 9th, 2025
