Patty Catlin

Family Nurse Practitioner and nurse educator with 42 years of clinical excellence, 18 years of advanced practice, 5 years as a nursing professor, and distinguished service as a U.S.

Army Medical

Officer. Dual-credentialed with a DNP and post-master's Nursing Education certificate, uniquely positioned at the intersection of frontline patient care and academic instruction. Delivered full-lifespan primary care in high-volume and community-embedded settings while concurrently teaching critical care, pharmacology, mental health, and community health at the collegiate level.

Led funded rural health initiatives, presented at national conferences, and consistently drove measurable results in both patient outcomes and learner success.

PRIMARY CARE FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER - Fast-Paced Health - Mount Pleasant, TN

(2025-11)

• Serve as sole primary care provider for patients aged 8 through the lifespan, managing acute and chronic medical conditions and coordinating specialty referrals as the patient's primary clinical gatekeeper.

PRIMARY CARE FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER - Marathon Health - Decatur, AL

(2020-08 - 2025-11)

• Operated as the sole NP provider across three Wayne-Sanderson Farms manufacturing plants, delivering comprehensive onsite primary care, acute care, occupational health services, and mental health support for an adult workforce, growing patient volume from 3 to 10-15 visits per day over five years.
• Exceeded quality clinical benchmarks (>80%) for hypertension control, Type 2 Diabetic A1C <7.0, preventive screenings, and lipid management.
• Designed and led an evidence-based weight loss program incorporating health coaching, with documented patient success outcomes; implemented a 1:1 Diabetes Self-Management Program to improve chronic disease control.
• Interpreted lab results, EKG readings, and Pulmonary Function Tests; managed DOT physicals, fit-for-duty exams, and work injury cases in compliance with occupational health standards.
• Delivered monthly health education outreach to all three plant sites, strengthening workforce health literacy and preventive care engagement.
• Obtained certification in Obesity Management to formalize and deepen clinical expertise in metabolic health programming.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - Martin Methodist College - Pulaski, TN

(2016-08 - 2020-08)

• Delivered undergraduate nursing instruction across Critical Care, Pharmacology (I, II, III), Mental Health, Pediatrics, Community Health, Health Assessment, and Medical-Surgical Nursing, serving as Course Coordinator for Critical Care/Med-Surg III, Pediatrics, and Mental Health.
• Served as the campus Family Nurse Practitioner, providing clinical care as the sole provider for the college health clinic.
• Designed, supervised, and evaluated student clinical experiences in compliance with accreditation standards; provided targeted remediation to support student progression.
• Co-investigated and secured $92,484.73 in grant funding (2017) and an additional $3,000 (2017) to launch the Martin Methodist Rural Health Mobile Van Program; served as project manager overseeing its implementation and community reach.

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER - Tennessee Valley Family Care - Pulaski, TN

(2017-02 - 2018-06)

• Provided full-scope primary care for patients across the lifespan, managing acute and chronic conditions, conducting diagnostic workups, and implementing individualized preventive care and patient education plans.

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER - House Calls / Optum - Tennessee

(2015-11 - 2016-07)

• Conducted comprehensive in-home annual health assessments, performing physical exams, obtaining medical histories, ordering diagnostics, and prescribing medications within established protocols.

NURSING INSTRUCTOR - Motlow Community College - Lynchburg, TN

(2015-08 - 2016-07)

• Provided clinical instruction across Pediatrics, Pharmacology, and Medical-Surgical Nursing; co-developed teaching schedules, course outlines, and curriculum. Introduced updated assessment methodologies to modernize nursing education delivery.

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER - Medical Home Primary Care - Lewisburg, TN

(2013-08 - 2015-08)

• Managed primary care for individuals and families across the lifespan, including occupational health services and health education for on-site factory workers.
• Performed diagnostic testing, chronic disease management, and preventive screenings.

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER - High Forest Health Group - Hohenwald, TN

(2012-10 - 2013-08)

• Served as sole provider for acute, chronic, and preventive care; extended care to rehabilitation clients at Buffalo Valley Rehab, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to support continuity of care.

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER - Lifespan Health Care - Waynesboro, TN

(2009-05 - 2012-10)

• Delivered full-spectrum primary care as sole provider, managing complex acute and chronic cases, performing diagnostics, and executing individualized patient education and disease prevention strategies.

Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) & Post-MS Certificate in Nursing Education - Preventive Health in Rural Communities - University of South Alabama

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Practice - Frontier Nursing University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ASN-BSN Bridge) - Saint Petersburg College

Perioperative Nursing Certificate - Saint Petersburg College

Associate Degree in Nursing - Indian River Community College

AA General Studies - Valencia College