1. SUZANN G. MILLER-BOYAR, R.N., C.C.M.
6328 Professional Blvd Harrisburg, North Carolina 28075-7447
Tele: (845) 608-0487 E-Mail: SuzannBoyar@hotmail.com
PROFILE
Certified Case Manager / Registered Nurse with diverse health care experience. A dedicated professional skilled at analyzing
patient records for accepted utilization management initiatives, reviewing pre-certification records for accuracy and providing
patient advocacy, coupled with experience as a Registered Nurse skilled at assessing patients, providing enhanced nursing
care, administering medications, teaching patient and family members on proper care techniques and ensuring quality results
in all work, seeks a position that fully capitalizes on this experience while providing further career growth potential.
ATTRIBUTES
PROVEN CASE MANAGEMENT / ADVOCACY / NURSING SKILLS MULTI-TASKING LEADER
CONSISTENT PRODUCER / QUICK TO LEARN ORGANIZED PLANNER / DECISION MAKER
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR (oral and written) INTERACT PROFESSIONALLY AT ALL LEVELS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AFFINITY HEALTH PLAN, Bronx, NY 08/14 to Present
Certified Case Manager
• Review patient cases to ensure timely discharge plans in compliance with utilization management initiatives.
• Analyze precertification approvals for accuracy.
• Coordinate with patient physicians regarding patient advocacy and services for which they are eligible.
• Work collaboratively with Medicaid, Social Workers and Community Programs to ensure patients receive all
services to which they are entitled.
HHH HOME CARE, INC (MLTCP/LCHSA), Bronx, NY 05/13 to 08/14
Registered Nurse / Care Manager
• Provided approvals or denials to members on time-sensitive services in compliance with Medicaid policies.
• Performed regular patient chart reviews to ensure compliance with agency and Medicaid regulations.
• Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of health professionals to provide ongoing assessments, planning, implement-
ation coordination, monitoring and evaluation of services to meet the clinical / psychosocial needs of enrolled members.
• Conducted field assessments to evaluate the physical, social and environmental status of current and potential members.
• Reassessed and created doctors’ orders of enrolled members semi-annually or more frequently as needed.
• Developed care plans for members after consultation with member’s primary caregivers and physicians.
• Established short and long term goals and monitored member’s health and quality of care and services.
• Monitored hospitalizations and coordinated discharge planning with the member, caregiver, discharge planner and doctor.
• Attended and participated at interdisciplinary meetings and patient medication conferences.
PANDA AIKEN, INC., Brooklyn, NY / SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH, INC., Buffalo, NY 03/12 to 05/13
I was initially hired by Supplemental Health, Inc., a contract health services agency, to provide professional nursing care to
assigned clients. In November, 2012, while I was working at the Taconic Correctional Facility, Supplemental Health Inc. , contract was
acquired by Panda Aiken, Inc., a similar organization, and I was retained by the new owners in the same position.
Registered Nurse - NYS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, TACONIC CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, Bedford, NY (09/12-05/13)
• Provided skilled nursing assessments to incarcerated individuals; assisted physicians in assigned examinations.
• Prepared in-transit transfer documents for outgoing inmates.
• Completed comprehensive medical summaries for potential parolees.
SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH, INC., Buffalo, NY (CONTRACT HEALTH AGENCY)
Registered Nurse - ROCKLAND CHILDREN’S PSYCHIATRIC CENTER, Orangeburg, NY (03/12-09/12)
• Provided nursing care, guidance and support to twelve adolescents with mental disabilities and substance abuse issues.
• Administered medications, provided health counseling where needed and ensured the safety of patients in my care.
• Attended unit meetings and participate in daily rounds.
NEW WAVE PEOPLE, Princeton, NJ SERVICES (CONTRACT HEALTH AGENCY) 08/11 to 01/12
Registered Nurse - ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, Middletown, NY
• Conducted assessments of new incoming patients and developed and implemented treatment plans in collaboration
with resident authorized medical practitioners; assisted with physician orders and patient examinations.
• Provided medications to patients, checked vital signs and counseled patients on health issues.
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Suzann G. Miller-Boyar, RN - 2 - Résumé
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)
NORTHERN RIVERVIEW ASSISTED LIVING, Haverstraw, NY 02/11 to 07/11
NORTHERN RIVERVIEW HEALTHCARE, Haverstraw, NY 04/09 to 07/09
Part Time Registered Nurse & Case Manager (02/11-07/11) / Per Diem Registered Nurse (04/09-07/09)
• As a Part-Time Registered Nurse / Case Manager with Northern Riverview Assisted Living, conducted
assessments of new residents and re-assessments of those residents returning from hospital stays.
• Supervised LPNs and direct care staff on administration of resident treatment plans.
• Prepared summaries of each resident’s progress to ensure continuation of home health services.
• Instructed residents on the purpose of various medications being administered and provided daily medications.
• As a Per Diem Registered Nurse with Northern Riverview Healthcare, I provided diverse nursing care including
wound care, tracheotomy and G-tube care and collaborated with medical practitioners on each patient’s progress.
• Transcribed physician phone orders, received and administered patient medications.
ABBOTT HOUSE, Irvington, NY 04/10 to 02/11
Registered Nurse
• Managed medical / nursing services for residents in five group homes.
• Interacted with surrogate agencies for medical procedure approval for residents lacking advocates or guardians.
• Interfaced with physicians to ensure plans of care were accurately adhered to.
INTERIM HEALTH CARE, Nanuet, NY 06/09 to 04/10
Registered Nurse (06/09-04/10) / Licensed Practical Nurse (10/07-03/08) & 10/07 to 03/08
• Provided in-home nursing care for assigned clients.
• Administered medications and assisted patients with activities of daily living; provided tracheotomy care,
wound G-Tube care, and palliative care to cognitively impaired patients.
• Prepared detailed nursing notes on all care procedures.
• As a Licensed Practical Nurse, handled similar duties as outlined above, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
MOUNT KISCO MEDICAL GROUP, Mount Kisco, NY 10/08 to 05/09
Registered Nurse
• Worked with a group of medical specialists; triaged call-in patients to determine the severity of their medical problem.
• Performed 12-lead EKGs; monitored and recorded patient vital signs; administered injections.
• Taught patients proper medication techniques; called in prescriptions to local pharmacists.
NORTHERN METROPOLITAN HEALTH CARE, Monsey, NY 10/07 to 01/08
Licensed Practical Nurse (LONG TERM PER DIEM)
• Provided diverse medical care including wound care, tracheotomy care and G-tube care.
• Administered medications; assisted with activities of daily living.
NYACK HOSPITAL, Nyack, NY 06/03 to 10/07
Patient Care Associate
• Worked with nursing staff to provide assistance with care for multiply diagnosed patients.
• Performed EKGs and checked vital signs; ambulated, bathed and assisted patients with hygiene.
EDUCATION
Rockland Community College, Suffern, NY Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY
AAS Nursing…Graduated December 2007 BS Business Administration...Graduated May 1982
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND SKILLS
LICENSES: NC LICENSED REGISTERED NURSE (#104265)
NYS LICENSED REGISTERED NURSE (#598907-1)
NJ LICENSED REGISTERED NURSE (#26NR15982600)
CERTIFICATES: CERTIFIED CASE MANAGER BLS CERTIFIED
SKILLS: MS Word; Excel; EMR; Outlook; Internet; Windows