Margarite Kirk has over 25 years of experience in healthcare administration and nursing leadership, specializing in cardiovascular services. She has held director and administrative roles at several hospitals, where she managed multi-million dollar budgets, developed new programs, and oversaw quality improvement initiatives. Her experience includes developing strategic plans, managing multiple departments, and serving as a liaison between medical and administrative staff. She holds a Master's in Health Administration and Nursing.

1. MARGARITE (PEGGY) KIRK
1701 North Chestnut St
Lumberton, NC 28358
PHONE: (910) 671 – 3616
ccunurse55@gmail.com
Summary of Qualifications
Professional management/leadership experience in healthcare for multiple cardiovascular departments (including Interventional
Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiology) providing in-patient and out-patient services. Master’s degree
in Health Care Administration and Nursing. Participated in development and management of multi-million dollar budget and
strategic development of cost reduction plan for supplies.Liaison between hospital and physician faculty to enhance Cardiovascular
program growth. Developed new cardiovascular services program (x2) to include designing services,facilities floor plan, staffing
requirements, developing policies, procedures,and strategic planning.
Professional Experience
2013 – 4/2015 DUKE UNIVERSITY (SOUTHEASTERN HEALTH –DUKE AFFILIATE), Lumberton, NC.
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR HEARTAND VASCULAR, Supervisor: Amy Kessenich,Senior Director Duke
Heart Network.
 Director of multiple departments;CVICU, CVOR, CV-PACU, Cardiac Cath Lab, ECHO/Vascular Lab,
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
 Fiscal management for multimillion dollar budget
 Quality measures for all areas to include CORE measures, readmissions, and quality outcomes
 Clinical leadership and oversight for all areas
 Liaison between Duke physician and hospitalleadership
 Performance Improvement facilitator for all CV areas
2011 – 2013 LEXINGTON MEDICAL CENTER, WEST COLUMBIA SC. DIRECTOR OF NURSING FOR
CARDIOVASCULAR AND CRITICAL CARE SERVICES, Supervisor: Cindy Rohman, Chief Nursing Officer
 Director of multiple departments, Medical Intensive Care/Coronary Care Unit, Surgical Intensive
Care/Cardiovascular Surgery ICU, Intermediate Intensive Care, Progressive Care, and Interventional
Cardiology.
 Team leader for Electronic Medical Record initiative.
 Responsible for start up of new cardiovascular services to include open heart surgery and interventional
cardiology.
 Responsible for quality measures for all areas of responsibility.
 Fiscal management and multimillion dollar budget for multidepartments.
2009 – 2011 UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES, LITTLE ROCK, AR.
Director of Cardiovascular Services, Supervisor: R.T. Fendley, Vice President of Program Development.
 Director of multiple departments Cardiology Non-Invasive, Heart Station, Cardiac catheterization laboratory and
Electrophysiology Laboratory and Cardiology clinic.
 Program development- strategic planning and development of CV programs to include cardiovascular, vascular,
interventional radiology, cardiothoracic surgery physician faculty.
 Staff development- provide advanced education to enhance skill
 JCAHO Readiness – education and leadership for CV staff.
 Coordinate day to day operations, including productivity, budgets, patient and staff satisfaction.
 Collaboratively with Medical Director of Vascular Surgery developed an AorticCenter to manage referrals from
outside hospitals, facilitate timely transfers, and management of the patient by a multidisciplinary team
 Supply cost initiative – developed plan that trimmed more than $500,00 in cost from budget for FY 2011
 Currently under development – Atrial Fibrillation Center and Hybrid Cardiac Lab/OR project
 Quality measures for cardiovascular services including door to balloon time for STEMIs (improved from 35% to 80%
2010 – 2011)
2006 – 2009 ST. VINCENT INFIRMARY, LITTLE ROCK, AR. DIRECTOR OF CARDIOVASCULAR AND
CRITICAL CARE SERVICES, Supervisor: Jon Timmis, Vice President of Strategic Development
 Director over multiple departments CCU, Cardiac Short Stay, Telemetry,
Central Monitoring, CVSD, CVICU, CHF Clinic and ICU with three direct reports.
 Coordinate day to day operations, enhance nursing quality while maintaining
productivity.
 Leadership role in Satisfaction 08, Patient Flow Task Force, and Critical Care Team
 Coach, mentor and develop leadership in direct reports
NURSE MANAGER OF RN RESIDENCY PROGRAM, Supervisor:Hazel Wood, Director of Education.

2.  Developed an RN residency program for new graduate RN
 Developed course material and coordinated education plan
 Interviewed and hired new graduate RNs into theprogram
 Coordinated research study transition of new graduate into critical care arena
2003 – 2006 ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL, PARKERSBURG, WV. CARDIAC SERVICE LINE ADMINISTRATOR. Supervisor
Peggy Heater, RN Chief Nursing Officer.
 Administrator of Cardiac and Critical Care Services, which included the Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiology (pacer clinic,
echo lab, EKG), Cardiac Rehabilitation, Medical Intensive Care (12 beds), Surgical Intensive Care (12 beds),
Cardiovascular Intensive Care (6 beds), Telemetry unit (24 beds) and theCardiac Progressive Care Unit (20 beds).
Seven direct reports included the clinical managers for each area.
 Coordinate the day to day operations including multimillion dollar revenue and expense budget, productivity, and
strategic planning.
 Strategic Planning- develop, and implement strategies to achieve the strategic goals of Cardiac Services and the
organization.
 Responsible for thestart up and development of the new open heart and intervention programs started in April 2004.
 Growth Strategies – Including recruitment of interventional cardiologists, marketing new program, etc.
 Completed certificate of need application for 2nd
cardiac catheterization laboratory (approved May 2006)
 Responsible for education and training of the nursing staff for the new programs (interventional and open heart).
1992 - 2003 CAPE FEAR VALLEY MEDICALCENTER, FAYETTEVILLE, NC.
CORONARYCARE STEP-DOWN/OPEN HEART STEP-DOWN PATIENT CAREMANAGER. Supervisor Cindy
Brown, RN, MSN Cardiac Service Line Director.
 Managed 36 bed Cardiovascular Step-down
 Managed 60 employees to include RN's, LPN's, Patient Care Assistants, Unit Secretaries and Monitor Technicians.
 Responsible for intermediate patient care for all surgical and medical cardiovascular patients, including centralized
monitoring.
 Responsible for a multimillion-dollar revenue and expense budget. Exceeded budget goals and productivity requirements.
 Successfully increased patient satisfaction scores from 3.2% to 4.4% (90th
percentile) by involving unit staff in the
development and implementation of strategies to increase scores.
CORONARYINTENSIVE CARE UNIT (CCU). Supervisor Rhonda Hogsten, RN, BSN Patient Care Manager.
 Registered Nurse (2 years) providing care for critically ill cardiac patients. Patient care included intra-aortic balloon pump, Swan
Ganz catheters, ventilator, etc. Functioned as charge nurse and preceptor.
 Assistant Patient Care Manager (3 years) and combined role as Assistant Patient Care Manager and Clinical Instructor (3 years).
Developed education, competencies, performed counseling for time and attendance, completed schedules, and other leadership
duties.
 BCLS and ACLS Instructor,
 Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) since 1994.
 Employee of theQuarter Award for theCritical Care Division November 1998.
 Nursing Excellence Award from the North Carolina Center for Nursing 1997.
EDUCATION
2005 – 2006 UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX ONLINE, PHOENIX, AZ
Master’s of Health Administration Degree August 2006.
2001 – 2003 UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX ONLINE, PHOENIX, AZ
Master’s of Science in Nursing Degree, April 2003.
Sigma Theta Tau, Scholarship from American Association of Critical Care Nurse (AACN) organization.
1997 - 1999 REGENTS COLLEGE, ALBANY, NY
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree, March 1999.
1991 - 1992 CENTRALCAROLINA COMMUNITYCOLLEGE, SANFORD, NC
Associate Degree in Nursing. Received Nursing Leadership and Outstanding Clinical Competence awards.
1989 - 1990 CENTRALCAROLINA COMMUNITYCOLLEGE, LILLINGTON, NC
Received a diploma from thePractical Nurse Education Program. Received Nursing Excellence award from classmates.
1969 - 1973 PIONEER CENTRALHIGH SCHOOL, YORKSHIRE, NY
Graduated with a Regents diploma in Science. Chosen for All County and All State Choir junior and senior years.

3. PERSONAL BACKGROUND
Certification as a Critical Care Nurse (CCRN), member of Sigma Theta Tau, Member of the American Association of
Critical Care Nurses (AACN) on the local and national level. Local Chapter Treasurer 2011- 2014, President of the AACN local
chapter in 1995- 1996, Secretary 1996 - 1997. Member of North Carolina Organization of NurseLeaders 2000 -2004.
Specialized training in Sign Language.
References furnisheduponrequest. May 2015