About
Diana Jacobus is an experienced acute care nurse practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive care to patients with complex medical needs. With a background in critical care and hospital medicine, Diana brings a wealth of expertise in managing medically and surgically complex patients with a patient-centered approach.
Before joining Atlantic Brain and Spine, Diana spent over a decade at NYU Langone Medical Center, caring for patients in the cardiac ICU, step-down units, and medical-surgical settings. She managed complex medication protocols while guiding patients and families through challenging diagnoses and treatment plans. She excels in patient education and goals-of-care conversations.
Diana earned her Master of Science in Nursing from NYU and holds certifications in Acute Care (AGACNP-BC) and Critical Care Nursing (CCRN). Passionate about lifelong learning, she has served as a preceptor for NP students, sharing her knowledge while continually advancing her own skills to provide the highest quality of care.
Diana is committed to ensuring her patients feel informed, supported, and empowered throughout their care journey.
On a Personal Note
LIVES BY THESE WORDS:
“Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” — A.A. Milne
CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT:
My family, friends, and dogs — plus Coca-Cola, travel, and a good book.
OUTSIDE OF WORK, MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND:
Planning my next adventure, walking my dogs, learning new recipes, or getting lost in a great read.
YOU WOULD NEVER GUESS:
I once spent five weeks traveling solo through Thailand and Cambodia — my first solo trip ever.
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