Current Employment
Dr. Nat’e Guyton is a dynamic, innovative, and creative leader with over 25 years of healthcare
experience. Currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at CommonSpirit Health-California
Hospital Medical Center, Dr. Guyton is a values-based, outcomes-driven transformative
disruptor. In her role, she is keenly focused on operational excellence, workforce and
leadership development, community engagement, and innovation.
Previous Experience
She served as the Chief Nurse Officer at Spok, Inc., where she aligned her nursing, operations,
and technology background to enhance clinical communication at the bedside, contributing to
better patient outcomes. Additionally, Dr. Guyton served as the Chief Clinical Informatics Officer
at Trinity Health-Mercy Health System in Pennsylvania, leading a world-class informatics team,
and implementing computer physician order entry (CPOE) for hospitals and physician practices.
Dr. Guyton’s previous roles include Chief Nurse Officer at Trinity Health-Mercy Suburban
Hospital, Senior Director of Nursing Operations at Trinity Health-St. Francis Hospital in
Delaware, and Nurse Manager of cardiac transplant and telemetry at Temple University
Hospital in Pennsylvania.
Education
Dr. Guyton holds a Doctorate in Management with a concentration in organization
development from the University of Phoenix, a Master of Science degree in Nursing Education,
and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Widener University. She also earned a Post
Master’s certificate in Healthcare Administration from Villanova University and a Post Master’s
certificate in Healthcare Informatics from Drexel University.
Certified as a Nurse Executive by the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE), Dr.
Guyton is also a Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management System from
the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS).
WHA Participation
Dr. Guyton has been a member of WHA since 2023. She joined the Board of Directors in 2024.