Tina Sary
Huntington Beach
Summary
Family Nurse Practitioner and Digital Health Leader with 10+ years of experience driving innovation in virtual care, population health, and quality improvement. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, optimizing clinical workflows, and implementing technology-enabled solutions that improve patient outcomes and operational performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Nurse Practitioner Virtual Clinics
Cottage Virtual Care
06.2019 - Current
- Evaluated and diagnosed low-acuity health issues through online platform, ensuring compliance with evidence-based medical guidelines.
- Collaborated with IT engineering and marketing departments, utilizing clinical knowledge and national guidelines to drive the creation of innovative virtual medical service tools.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new graduate nurse practitioners and seasoned advanced practitioners on clinical guidelines, incorporating daily and weekly Zoom meetings with additional resources.
- Identified data trends through comprehensive reviews to strengthen partnerships with employee health services and marketing teams. Facilitated collaboration with administration, leading to improved insights in data analysis.
- Spearheaded development and leadership of monthly quality improvement reports for antibiotic stewardship initiatives.
- Managed patient feedback and implemented solutions to enhance service quality on virtual care platform.
Nurse Practitioner Per Diem
TCC Family Health Center
07.2019 - Current
- Applied evidence-based methodologies to ensure safe and effective patient care during telehealth consultations.
- Executed remote telephone visits to deliver primary care services, enhancing patient engagement in disease management and preventive health.
- Managed patient condition assessments to support clinician operations and enhance patient care continuity.
Adult Medicine Nurse Practitioner
TCC Family Health Center
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Achieved comprehensive care delivery to adult patients as primary care provider in FQHC clinic focused on underserved demographics. Facilitated continuous assessment and treatment of chronic and acute health issues including hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, asthma, and COPD, successfully managing care for up to 25 patients each day.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to develop personalized care plans.
- Educate patients on chronic disease management and preventive health measures effectively.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Southeastern Virginia Health System
01.2016 - 04.2017
- Delivered comprehensive primary care services to adult patients in a high-volume FQHC internal medicine clinic.
- Conducted comprehensive health histories, performed physical examinations, and evaluated diagnostic imaging and lab tests for up to 25 patients daily.
- Implemented and managed HIV prevention strategies as the primary on-site healthcare provider, providing education, prescribing PrEP medication, and conducting necessary lab test evaluations for at-risk individuals.
Registered Nurse
Scripps Memorial Hospital
02.2013 - 03.2014
- Served as RN in North County’s first Primary Stroke Center hospital providing care on telemetry and medical-surgical units.
- Provides acute and close monitoring of adults acute and chronic disease for arrhythmias, MI screening, anticoagulation therapy, cardiac and peripheral diagnostic procedures, and cardioversion.
- Performed medication administration and general nurse care such as dressing changes, IVs, N/G feedings, and PEG tube feedings; monitored equipment patency.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
California State University, Fresno
05-2027
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Georgetown University
Washington, DC12-2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Diego State University
12-2011
Skills
- Interprofessional collaboration
- EPIC Electronic Medical Records
- Antibiotic Stewardship
- Chronic disease management
- Preventive care
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Outreach
Accomplishments
- Led development of Virtual Care clinical quality and antibiotic stewardship initiatives at Cottage Health.
- Awardee of The Richard and Mimi Gunner Nursing Scholarship.
- Lead NP developing colorectal cancer screening outreach and population health improvement strategies at TCC Family Health.
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- California Association of Nurse Practitioners (CANP)
- 2022-2023 Obesity Certificate Program, AAPA
- American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Member
- Yoga Alliance Certified, RYS 200 Hours
Certification
- California - Active
- Washington, DC - Inactive
- Virginia - Inactive
- New York - Inactive
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner Per Diem
TCC Family Health Center
07.2019 - Current
Lead Nurse Practitioner Virtual Clinics
Cottage Virtual Care
06.2019 - Current
Adult Medicine Nurse Practitioner
TCC Family Health Center
08.2017 - 07.2019
Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Southeastern Virginia Health System
01.2016 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse
Scripps Memorial Hospital
02.2013 - 03.2014
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Georgetown University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Diego State University
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
California State University, Fresno