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Keaton West has a diverse work experience spanning several healthcare companies. Currently, Keaton is working at Post Acute Analytics as the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives & Clinical Solutions. Prior to this role, Keaton was the Director of Clinical Strategy & Solution Development at Post Acute Analytics, where they focused on clinical strategy and innovation within the clinical operating model.

Before joining Post Acute Analytics, Keaton worked at naviHealth as the Associate Director of Clinical Strategy and Solutions (Business Plan), Senior Clinical Manager, and Clinical Team Manager. In these roles, Keaton oversaw utilization management and care coordination, built strong provider networks, and focused on improving patient outcomes.

Keaton also gained experience at Wellpath as the Health Services Administrator and Director of Nursing/Healthcare Operations. In these roles, Keaton managed daily operations, implemented process improvements, and oversaw a large team in a correctional healthcare environment.

Additionally, Keaton worked at Medical Facilities of America as the Director of Nursing, where they served as a project manager during the opening of a skilled nursing facility. Keaton also worked at Senior Living Communities, LLC as the Associate Director of Nursing, Stonerise Healthcare LLC as the Director of Nursing, and Princeton Community Hospital as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse.

Overall, Keaton has a strong background in clinical strategy, operations management, and healthcare administration, with a focus on improving patient outcomes and implementing innovative solutions.

Keaton West earned a Bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse from Bluefield State University, where they studied from 2008 to 2012. Keaton then pursued a Master's degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA) at South University from 2016 to 2020. In addition to their degrees, they obtained several certifications, including the Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care in October 2018. Keaton also holds a license as a Nursing Home Administrator from NCBENHA, which they obtained in October 2017. Keaton received the BLS Healthcare provider certification from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association in August 2017. Lastly, Keaton has an ACA Behavioral Mental Healthcare (CBHc) certification from The CA NV Chapter of the American Correctional Health Services Association. It is not specified when they obtained this certification, nor is it mentioned when they obtained their RN Permanent License from the North Carolina Board of Nursing.