Knowledgeable Clinical Director with solid background in clinical management and program development. Proven track record of implementing effective treatment protocols and enhancing patient care quality. Demonstrated leadership in team collaboration and strategic planning.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Director
Council on Aging of Martin County
03.2015 - Current
Assess, diagnose, educate, and prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies for 40-45 adult patients weekly.
Promoted to Clinical Director in 2023
Lead a team of 15 staff members.
Drove enrollment numbers for ACO with an average of 630 attributed lives at the end of 2024 effectively doubling previous enrollment from 2022
Lead application to CMS GUIDE program resulting in successful selection as one of 400 sites in the US, and exceeding enrollment targets for 2024
Achieve high quality scores with Wellmed ACO resulting in additional financial compensation
Adjust staffing numbers to expedite and maximize patient scheduling and call backs, including hiring an effective lead MA
Engage in regular community outreach with health education presentations, including Coffee with Katie at the Kane Center
President
Nurse Practitioner Counsel of Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County, FL
01.2015 - Current
Lead an association of current and retired APRN's, and APRN students (number of members?)
Serve as President, Vice President, and Conference Chair over a 10 year membership
Plan and execute yearly conferences spanning 3 days with 9 guest speakers offering XX hours of CME credit
Establish virtual conference option post-COVID to increase conference reach and revenue while reviving in person conferences to exceed pre-COVID attendance numbers
Expert Witness
Independent Consultant
09.2023 - Current
Review medical records, prepare detailed reports, and provide expert opinions on standards of nursing care as they pertain to legal cases while collaborating with attorneys to clarify clinical practices, and help interpret complex medical information for judges and juries
Provided testimony for the defense of nurse practitioners who were investigated by the Florida Board of Nursing resulting in dismissal of the cases and retention of the nurses' licenses
Clerkship Faculty
Florida State University College of Medicine
05.2021 - Current
Supervise and facilitate student Physician Assistants geriatric residency
Engage in leadership and instructor training.
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Richard Hays
08.2013 - 02.2015
Assessed, diagnosed, educated, and prescribed appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies for adolescent and adult patients.
Successfully managed 125 patient visits a per week
Completed credentials as a Certified Diabetes Educator
Registered Nurse
Department of Veteran's Affairs
06.2010 - 04.2013
Charge nurse in an inpatient oncology unit
Promoted from Intern to Charge Nurse
Successfully completed certifications for Geriatric Nursing (GERO-BC) and Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
University of Florida
12.2025
Master of Science Nursing - undefined
University of Florida
05.2013
Bachelor of Science Nursing - undefined
University of Florida
05.2010
Skills
Setting Strategic Goals
Overseeing Operations
Financial Management
Regulatory & Compliance
Leadership & Management
Education & Training
Certification
Board Certified- Adult Nurse Practitioner
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
Board Certified - Advance Diabetes Management
Basic Life Saving (BLS)
Awards
2022 Nurse Practitioner of the Year, Nurse Practitioner Council of Palm Beach County
Affiliations
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Nurse Practitioner Council of Palm Beach County
Publications
Diamond, Katlyn DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, CDCES, BC-ADM (NP Director)1. Improving glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes using retrospective continuous glucose monitoring. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners 35(7): p 425-433, July 2023. | DOI: 10.1097/JXX.0000000000000831
April 2025 GLP-1 RA's Role in the Management of Diabetes: Tools for the Primary Care Professional, New Mexico Nurse Practitioner Council Spring Conference, Albuquerque, NM
June 2024 Diabetes in Older Adults, American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) National Conference, Nashville, TN
June 2023 Continuous Glucose Monitoring for the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, AANP National Conference, New Orleans, LA
May 2023 Diabetes for Medical Assistants, Virtual CE Presentation sponsored by the American Association of Medical Assistants
October 2022 Diabetes in Older Adults, Virtual CE Presentation sponsored by the Nurse Practitioner Council of Palm Beach County
April 2021 Continuous Glucose Monitoring for the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Virtual CE Presentation sponsored by Nurse Practitioner Council of Palm Beach County
October 2019 Diabetes Updates 2019, Nurse Practitioner Council of Palm Beach County Annual Conference