Dr. Keeshes La’Cheral Ragland-Kearney, DNP, AGPCNP-C

Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Keeshes Ragland-Kearney is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and certified Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with more than 22 years of diverse healthcare experience. Her clinical background spans skilled nursing, long term care, palliative and hospice medicine, primary care, rehabilitation, mental health, chronic disease management, nursing leadership, and clinical education.

Dr. Ragland-Kearney provides comprehensive, patient centered care for adult and geriatric populations with complex medical needs. Her advanced practice experience includes evaluating and treating acute and chronic conditions, performing comprehensive assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, developing individualized treatment plans, coordinating specialty referrals, and supporting continuity across healthcare settings.

Her extensive experience within skilled nursing, long term care, assisted living, palliative care, and hospice environments has strengthened her expertise in symptom management, quality of life, care planning, medication management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. She has also held nursing leadership positions focused on clinical operations, staff development, infection prevention, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and resident safety.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Ragland-Kearney has served as an adjunct clinical nursing instructor, educating and mentoring future nurses in long term care, acute rehabilitation, medical, and inpatient settings. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice with a concentration in Adult Gerontology Primary Care from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She also holds a Master of Nursing Education, a Master of Health Administration, and advanced education in addiction treatment.

Through her work with Post Acute Clinical Services, Dr. Ragland-Kearney is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence based care that supports clinical stability, preserves dignity, and improves quality of life for residents. She supports reliable in facility care 7 days a week through the provider network.