Chief Nurse Executive, MPA-HCA, BSN, RN, CLNC
Since joining Gale Healthcare in 2018, Tinkie has provided leadership and oversight of all clinical and regulatory operations. She brings more than 30 years of healthcare experience in acute care, clinical operations, and quality and regulatory compliance. Tinkie’s experience was instrumental in setting up a strong Clinical Team to manage Gale’s COVID-19 responsibilities. Tinkie also brings valuable start-up managerial experience, having launched her own healthcare staffing firm in Texas that was one of the first in the state to become certified by the Joint Commission. She began her career as a Registered Nurse, working in a variety of acute clinical settings, and patient and nursing education. Tinkie has served on multiple community leadership boards, chaired wellness and charitable events, and been a sought-after speaker on topics related to heart and vascular disease, stroke, and women’s health. She holds a Master’s degree in Public Health Administration, with a concentration in Executive Healthcare Administration from the University of Texas and a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington.