Nursing and Case Management

Anne M. Dunne, RN, MBA, MSCN

Ms. Dunne is the Administrator of South Shore Neurologic Associates, PC. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the College of New Rochelle (1984) and her Masters of Business Administration degree from Dowling College (1990). She is a former Critical Care and Assistant Head Nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center. Ms. Dunne is a member of the Clinical Advisory Committee for the Long Island Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and a member of the Board of Governors for Our Lady of Consolation Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center. She is certified in case management (CCM) and is a Multiple Sclerosis Certified Nurse (MSCN). She is responsible for the operation of our practice sites and subspecialty units, the coordination of professional activity, and the supervision of the support staff, nursing and case management services. Ms. Dunne joined the practice in 1987.

Barbara Bumstead, MS, ANP-C, MSCN

Ms. Bumstead is an Associate in Nursing Services. She is a certified Adult Nurse Practitioner. She received her diploma in Nursing from John Abbott College (1979), Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (1997) and Master of Science degree in Adult Health Nursing from State University of New York – Stony Brook (1999). Ms. Bumstead has extensive hospital experience as a Staff and Teaching/Research Nurse on neurology and neuro-surgery units. She is a former Nurse Manager of the Neurology Unit at University Hospital at Stony Brook, responsible for the supervision and daily operation of a thirty bed unit. She is a Multiple Sclerosis Certified Nurse (MSCN). Ms. Bumstead joined the practice in 2001.

Patricia Grant, MS, ANP-C

Ms. Grant is an Associate in Nursing Services. She is a certified Adult Nurse Practitioner. She received her Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing from Suffolk Community College (1982), a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Molloy College (1998) and a Master of Science degree in Adult Health Nursing from State University of New York - Stony Brook (2002). Ms. Grant is a former Critical Care and Emergency Room Nurse at Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Ms. Grant joined the practice in 2002.

Latidra Heyward, RN, BSN, MSCN

Ms. Heyward is an Associate in Nursing Services. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Molloy College (1994). Ms. Heyward is a former Medical and Surgical Staff Nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center. She has an extensive background in the home care setting as an IV Specialist and Patient Care Supervisor. She has experience in all aspects of infusion therapy, including chemotherapy. She is responsible for the administration of intravenous infusions, the coordination of nursing/home care services and patient education. Ms. Heyward is certified in Basic Life Support, PICC line insertion and Intravenous Administration. She is a Multiple Sclerosis Certified Nurse (MSCN). Ms. Heyward joined the practice in 2002.

Lourdes Cruz, RN

Ms. Cruz is an Associate in Nursing Services. She received her Associate of Service in Primary Care Nursing from Farmingdale State University (1998). Ms. Cruz is a former general duty nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center. She has an extensive background in the home care setting as a High Tech/Infusion Nurse. She is responsible for the administration of intravenous infusions, the coordination or nursing/home care services and patient education. Ms. Cruz joined the practice in 2003.

Matthew Mattone, ANP-C

Matthew Mattone is an Associate in Nursing Services. He is a certified Adult Nurse Practitioner. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Adelphi University (1981) and Master of Science in Adult Health Nursing from State University of New York - Stony Brook (1996). Mr. Mattone has extensive hospital experience as a Staff Nurse and Teaching and Research Nurse in the Emergency Department. Mr. Mattone joined the practice in 2005.

Clifford Miller, MS, FNP-CS

Clifford Miller is an Associate in Nursing Services. He is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from College Misericordia (1980) and Master of Science in Family Health Nursing from University of South Florida (1998). Mr. Miller has extensive hospital experience as a Staff Nurse and Nurse  Educator in Neonatal Intensive Card. Mr. Miller joined the practice in 2004.