Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Andrea Stark

Bluebird Kids Health (formerly Palm Beach Pediatrics)
West Palm Beach,FL
1
Certification
29
years of professional experience

Compassionate Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of experience. Skilled in well child exams, physical illness management and behavioral health assessment. Committed to providing holistic care and improving patient outcomes.

Work History

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

25 Years 11 Months
Bluebird Kids Health (formerly Palm Beach Pediatrics) | 09.2000 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive physical examinations for pediatric patients to assess health status and identify concerns.
  • Provided anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, developmental milestones and nutrition and hygiene practices.
  • Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
  • Managed complex cases involving chronic illnesses or multiple comorbidities, ensuring appropriate referrals to specialists when necessary.
  • Assessed and managed behavioral health concerns among pediatric patients, providing appropriate interventions, resources, and referrals when needed.
  • Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

3 Years
Associates in Pediatrics | 07.1997 - 07.2000
  • Functioned as a primary care provider to well and sick children ranging in age from newborn to young adulthood
  • Performed newborn rounds and assisted in the management of acutely ill hospitalized pediatric patients
  • Precepted several nurse practitioner students

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Fellow

3 Months
St. Jude's Cancer Children's Research Center | 04.1997 - 07.1997

Selected to participate in a 3 month intensive fellowship integrating the full perspective of care provided to to children afflicted with oncologic and hematologic catastrophic illnesses

Presented a seminar exploring the experience of chronic illness in adolescent patients

Education

Master of Science - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Emory University | Atlanta, GA | 12-2026
  • Awarded Academic Merit Scholarship

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Western Ontario | London, CA | 05-1991
  • Dean's List (Years 1-4)
  • Awarded Summa Cum Laude
  • Dr. Josephine Flaherty Award for community service

Skills

Pediatric / Adolescent / Young Adult Well physical exams
Acute illness diagnosis and treatment
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder/ Anxiety and Depression evaluation and management
Chronic illness management
Nutrition counseling
Family anticipatory guidance
Nutrition counseling

Certification

  • Certified Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
  • Certified Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist

Timeline

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Bluebird Kids Health (formerly Palm Beach Pediatrics)
09.2000 - CurrentRead More

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Associates in Pediatrics
07.1997 - 07.2000Read More

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Fellow

St. Jude's Cancer Children's Research Center
04.1997 - 07.1997Read More

Emory University

Master of Science from Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
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University of Western Ontario

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Andrea Stark