Marilyn McMillan BSN, RN, NC-BC
Ayer,MA
Summary
I am an accomplished Registered Nurse with 45 years of clinical experience and specialized nursing practice. My most recent experience includes completion of ANA, AHNCC accredited RN Coach program. After completing my requirements and examination, I became a board-certified RN Coach, BSN, RN, NC-BC in Health and Wellness. My current practice as an RN Coach incorporates my years of specialized experience in assisting with and implementing public health studies, running corporate health and wellness programs, 1:1 client health coaching, onsite corporate health biometric screening programs, and coordination and participation in health fairs. Through my career I have expanded my professional development by pursuing specialty certifications. My board certifications have included CRRN (rehabilitation nursing), CCM (case management), legal nurse consulting, CIRS (certified insurance rehabilitation specialist).
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Certified RN Health and Wellness Coach
Middle Essence Wellness, PLLC
Ayer, MA
07.2023 - Current
- Completed the accredited Transformational RN Coach program (American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporations and American Nurses Association).
- Successfully finished the academic, peer practice, and pro bono practicum for this program.
- Passed the board examination and became a board-certified RN coach in health and wellness.
- Established professional RN Coaching business, Middle Essence Wellness, PLLC.
- Started private practice in RN Coaching with private-paying clients.
- Prepared and ran workshops in health and wellness topics at wellness centers.
COVID-19 Vaccinator
CVS Health
Concord
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Worked for CVS Health administering COVID-19 Vaccinations in multiple CVS Pharmacy locations.
Podiatric RN
Footcare By Nurses
Greenfield
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Home visits to elders providing foot care for patients with diabetes and other lower extremity issues.
Medical Analyst-prn
Litigation Management, Inc
Mayfield
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Review of medical-legal records and preparation of medical summaries and chronologies
- Project work and preparation of medical-legal documents as requested by Counsel.
Utilization Review RN, Flu
Sargent and Associates Loss Management Services
Chelmsford
03.2018 - 11.2019
- Ran corporate flu clinics and onsite wellness programs.
- Worker's Compensation Nurse Case Management.
- Utilization review/WC for established contracts (i.e., Partners Health Care, City of Boston, City of Brockton.
- Provided nurse case management services for injured workers.
PIP Casualty Nurse-Medical Strategy Department
Hanover Insurance Group
Worcester
03.2015 - 08.2017
- Review of claim referrals from automobile (Personal Injury Protection), general liability, and bodily injury departments
- Complete review of medical records, preparation of treatment chronologies, and analysis of causality.
- Preparation of comprehensive written reports for claims adjusters and managers.
- Participation in department round tables to discuss and make actionable recommendations for claims and their plans of action.
- Provided Medical-Legal training for claims adjusters.
- Medical-Legal assistance with deposition and hearing preparation.
Medical Analyst
ISO Claims Partners
North Reading
06.2013 - 03.2015
- Medical-Legal analysis of Workers' Compensation and disability claims.
- Review, summarize, and recommend any issues regarding compensability of medical issues, diagnosis, and treatment to legal compliance managers.
- Prepare Medicare Set-Aside Allocations, Pre-MSA, and Medical Zero Allocations aimed at assisting insurers with claims settlement and Medicare compliance.
- Responsible for the projection of lifetime medical costs for injured workers, or other medical-legal liability claims.
Commercial Pre-Certification RN
Tufts Health Plan
Watertown
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Temporary Contract Position Through Medix Health Staffing.
- Pre-Certification and Utilization Review for THP Commercial members.
- Worked with and collaborated alongside the in-house physicians to ensure the entire process met the appropriate criteria.
- Maximized the quality and cost efficiency of health care services through regular reviews and audits, and ensured that patients received proper care while avoiding unnecessary procedures, treatments, or overlong hospital stays.
- Educated members on the benefits and limitations of their health care coverage.
Northeast Onsite RN / Wellness Nurse
Concentra Health Services, Inc
Addison
09.2008 - 01.2013
- Delivered onsite health services to employers contracted with Concentra
- Conducted biometric screening events.
- Practiced within immunization clinics and specialty clinics.
- Provided weekly on-site health and wellness education for Hannaford employees at retail stores
- Coordinated and implemented monthly wellness programs.
- Conducted 1:1 Health Coaching, risk assessments, and referrals.
- Collaborated with Registered Dietitians to run nutrition and healthy living programs.
- Participated in employer onsite health fairs.
Legal Nurse Consultant
Self-Employed
10.2004 - 12.2008
- Conducted medical consultation within general liability, PIP claims, workers compensation and long-term disability
- Provided recommendations on case management of injuries and evaluations of level of disability
- Provided education and clarification on medical terms, disease processes, treatment protocols, expert and specialist reviews and expected outcomes
- Assisted clients and families with problem solving and coping around the medical, financial and legal challenges of illness and disability
- Participated in Special Project Assignments, including conducting a public health study in Wilmington, MA and working with MD specialists and public health professionals to evaluate and document physical effects of toxic exposures to public water supplies ending with highly successful results in a large tort trust settlement for families involved.
Small Business Owner and Manager
F & M McMillan Of Ayer, Inc
Ayer
09.2001 - 10.2004
- Franchise business with five other locations.
- Trained in retail business concepts and management.
- Learned movie and gaming rental and sales business from the bottom up.
- Developed and coordinated marketing and advertising for business.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained employees in all aspects of business and customer service.
- Managed daily business operations, ordering, tracking, and sales reports.
- Assisted with plan and development for remote movie rental operation.
School Nurse (Per Diem)-Elementary, Middle, and High Schools
Town of Ayer Public Schools
Ayer
09.1998 - 09.2001
- Provided school nursing services to elementary, middle and high school students
- Evaluated students for illness and injuries.
- Administered medications as ordered.
- Communicated and collaborated with parents, teachers, school administration, and other healthcare providers on the student's behalf.
- Completed student health screenings.
- Maintained and audited school immunization records.
Public Health Nurse
Town of Acton
Acton
01.1995 - 06.1997
- RN home visits with patients.
- Completed Oasis admission forms on all patients admitted for care.
- Developed and maintained patient care plans.
- Communicated with primary care physicians regarding patient's assessments and status.
- Discharge planning and follow-up, as appropriate.
Rehabilitation Nurse Consultant
Sentry Insurance
Westford
09.1989 - 09.1993
- Worked within the Workers' Compensation claims department.
- Provided case management services for injured employees and their employers.
- Communicated effectively and established positive working relationships with clients and providers for successful outcomes.
- Provided job analyses and employer assistance.
- Developed job descriptions with employers and tailored modifications to meet the requirements of injured and disabled employees.
- Provided health education classes to insured companies on injury prevention and early case management strategies.
Rehabilitation Nurse Consultant
Travelers Insurance Company
Danvers
09.1987 - 01.1989
- Disability Case Management for Travelers: internal and external referrals.
- Reviewed medical records and job descriptions.
- Conducted initial histories and developed an appropriate medical rehabilitation plan.
- Reviewed services for appropriateness (length of time, effectiveness, interim assessments); MD visits, specialist consults, PT & OT services, durable medical equipment, and medications.
Occupational Health Nurse
C.R. Bard Corporation
Billerica
09.1985 - 09.1987
- Illness and injury management, Medical Surveillance Programs, OSHA Compliance, Case management for employees on Short and Long-Term Disability.
- CPR and first aid training for first responder teams.
Occupational Health Nurse-Evening Shift
Computervision Corporation
Bedford
01.1984 - 01.1985
- Managed employee health, illness, and injury.
- OSHA compliance and documentation.
- Established and taught health and wellness programs.
- Pre-placement exams.
- Referrals as needed.
- Worked closely with mid-level management to identify health and safety concerns and recommend solutions.
- Developed and taught safety programs, CPR, First Aid.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA01.1980
Diploma in Nursing -
Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing
Boston, MA01.1978
Skills
- Nursing
- Managed Care
- Occupational Health Experience
- ICU Experience
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Case Management
- Litigation Management
- Workers' Compensation
- Utilization Review
- Visiting Nurse
- Public Health Nursing
- Medication Administration
- ICD-10
- Critical Care Experience
- Medical Billing
- Employee Orientation
- Medical Records
- Patient Care
- Medical Terminology
- CPT Coding
- Patient monitoring
- Patient observation
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Insurance Verification
- Health care consultation
- Family and patient support
- Health and wellness expertise
- Home Health Care
Certification
- Board Certified RN Coach Health & Wellness, NC-BC
- BLS Certification
- Licensed RN in Massachusetts
- Licensed RN in New Hampshire, Compact State
- NC-BC
- CRRN
- CCM
- CIRS
References
References will be provided upon request.
Affiliations
- Graduation Honors from MGH School of Nursing: Excellence in Patient Care
- ANA and MNA membership'
- American College of Lifestyle Medicine: Professional Membership
- Certified in Guided Meditation
Accomplishments
- ANA and MNA membership'
- American College of Lifestyle Medicine: Professional Membership
- Certified in Guided Meditation
- Health Made Simple-Affiliate
- American Holistic Nurses Association
- Professional Member of National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, NCCS
Websites
Timeline
Board Certified RN Health and Wellness Coach
Middle Essence Wellness, PLLC
07.2023 - Current
COVID-19 Vaccinator
CVS Health
02.2021 - 08.2022
Podiatric RN
Footcare By Nurses
07.2020 - 12.2021
Medical Analyst-prn
Litigation Management, Inc
01.2020 - 06.2020
Utilization Review RN, Flu
Sargent and Associates Loss Management Services
03.2018 - 11.2019
PIP Casualty Nurse-Medical Strategy Department
Hanover Insurance Group
03.2015 - 08.2017
Medical Analyst
ISO Claims Partners
06.2013 - 03.2015
Commercial Pre-Certification RN
Tufts Health Plan
01.2013 - 06.2013
Northeast Onsite RN / Wellness Nurse
Concentra Health Services, Inc
09.2008 - 01.2013
Legal Nurse Consultant
Self-Employed
10.2004 - 12.2008
Small Business Owner and Manager
F & M McMillan Of Ayer, Inc
09.2001 - 10.2004
School Nurse (Per Diem)-Elementary, Middle, and High Schools
Town of Ayer Public Schools
09.1998 - 09.2001
Public Health Nurse
Town of Acton
01.1995 - 06.1997
Rehabilitation Nurse Consultant
Sentry Insurance
09.1989 - 09.1993
Rehabilitation Nurse Consultant
Travelers Insurance Company
09.1987 - 01.1989
Occupational Health Nurse
C.R. Bard Corporation
09.1985 - 09.1987
Occupational Health Nurse-Evening Shift
Computervision Corporation
01.1984 - 01.1985
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Fitchburg State University
Diploma in Nursing -
Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing
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