Summary
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Work History
Education
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Timeline
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Jason Clyburn

Beckley

Summary

Experienced federal employee with a strong record in policy development, complaint resolution, and compliance oversight within the VA healthcare system. Adept at conducting investigations, evaluating staff conduct, and ensuring adherence to veteran-centric directives and regulatory standards. I have demonstrated success in leading audits, contributing to national workgroups, and reporting on facility compliance and performance metrics. Committed to advancing organizational integrity and accountability through data-driven analysis and multi-disciplinary collaboration.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Advocate

Veterans Health Administration
06.2024 - Current

Full Time (40+hrs/week)

  • Lead investigations into patient complaints, staff conduct, and compliance with VHA directives (e.g., 1003.04,0010), ensuring timely resolution and documentation.
  • Assist in drafting and revising facility policies and SOPs to align with national compliance standards and Veteran-centric care models.
  • Report daily on SLA training compliance, complaint resolution times, and service-level trends to the Associate Director of Patient Care and Executive Leadership.
  • Participate in internal audits of the Patient Advocate and Veterans Experience Offices; contribute to performance improvement initiatives.
  • Deliver compliance-related education to staff and SLAs, reinforcing ethical standards and service recovery best practices.
  • Collaborate with Regional Counsel and facility leadership on sensitive cases involving ethics, risk, and patient rights.
  • Assist and provide input during investigations related to suspected ethics violations.
  • Work with service lines in a multi-disciplinary approach to resolving veteran complaints.
  • Enter case details into PATS (Patient Advocate Tracking System) and managed database of information.
  • Enhance patient satisfaction by addressing concerns and providing information on healthcare rights and options.

Whole Health Coach

Veterans Health Administration
03.2019 - 06.2024

Full Time (40+hrs/week)

  • Mentored new coaches and developed training materials aligned with national VA standards
  • Participated in a national VA workgroup to define Whole Health Coach roles, duties, and compliance expectations across the system.
  • Conducted needs assessments, tracked outcomes, and reported program effectiveness to leadership.
  • Delivered education on suicide prevention, wellness strategies, and Veteran engagement in accordance with VA guidelines.
  • Supported Employee Whole Health initiatives through policy input, budget planning, and staff engagement.
  • Cultivated a positive relationship with external stakeholders that allowed community engagement through the Whole Health Program, providing additional available resources for veterans to improve their health and wellness.
  • Assisted in the implementation of Service Line Agreements for services referred to and from the Whole Health Program
  • Collected and interpreted data on diagnosis and treatment codes to aide a national workgroup to define diagnoses Whole Health Coaches assist with most favorable outcomes for the veteran.

Combat Engineer

United States Marine Corps
06.2008 - 10.2015

Full Time (40+hrs/week)

  • Led over 200 combat and security patrols in Iraq and Afghanistan, ensuring mission compliance, safety, and accountability.
  • Conducted investigations, maintained detailed incident logs, and enforced ethical standards in high-risk environments.
  • Trained and evaluated Marines on SOPs, safety protocols, and operational readiness.
  • Collaborated with allied forces and local populations to support mission success and community trust.
  • Managed over $500,000 in equipment with zero discrepancies.
  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • Collaborated with infantry units to ensure safe movement through hazardous environments.
  • Implemented safety protocols during explosive ordnance disposal operations, minimizing risks to personnel.
  • Evaluated engineering projects, providing recommendations that improved project execution timelines and resource allocation.
  • Streamlined logistics processes for equipment and materials, enhancing operational efficiency on missions.
  • Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land.
  • Increased unit proficiency by leading rigorous training exercises in demolitions, mine warfare, and obstacle construction.
  • Performed quality control by creating rosters, spreadsheets and other documentation to identify company inventory.
  • Enabled successful missions through expert planning and execution of route clearance operations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Concord University
08.2019

Skills

  • Healthcare Compliance & Standards
  • Patient Advocacy & Complaint Resolution
  • Risk Assessment and Mitigation
  • Ethical Decision-Making
  • Multi-Disciplinary Workgroup Leadership
  • Internal Audits & Quality Improvement

Affiliations

  • VFW- Life Member
  • Marine Corps League- Life Member
  • Beckley Youth Football- Coach

Timeline

Patient Advocate

Veterans Health Administration
06.2024 - Current

Whole Health Coach

Veterans Health Administration
03.2019 - 06.2024

Combat Engineer

United States Marine Corps
06.2008 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Arts -

Concord University

Awards

VISN 5 Coin of Excellence: 02/2025

Customer Service Award: 05/2025