Nicole Marzan, LPN
Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse with a strong supervisory background and discharge skills seeking an LPN Lead Coordinator position in order to ensure the highest quality of patient care. EXPERIENCE:
The Eleanor Nursing Care Center, Hyde Park, NY 2/2016 - 11/2020, 1/2022 - Present LPN, Infection Control/Staff Development (1/2022 – Present)
Manages staffing of the nursing department for daily operations and staff medical records, and provides education to over 120 staff members including RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and auxiliary staff.
Oversees program and reporting for Flu Vaccine Program, Wound Care Surveillance, Antibiotic Stewardship Programs (ASPs), and Covid testing and vaccine administration.
Performs staff inservices, and educates all staff on Infection Control policies and procedures.
Educates CNAs on policies and regulations and evaluates CNAs on their skills.
Performs Health Electronic Response Data System (HERDS) NY State DOH Reporting
Oversees QAPI programs and implements improvement measures to optimize patient outcomes. LPN, Unit Manager (2/2016 – 11/2020)
Oversaw staffing and supervised 3 staff LPNs and 12 Aides across three units totaling 120 beds.
Performed patient admissions and documented with Sigma Care EMR.
Collected all relevant data and documentation, and developed individualized patient care plans.
Collaborated with patients, families and caregivers, and providers, communicated all changes in patient condition, and updated care plans accordingly.
Facilitated patient transfers between units or into acute care, evaluated risks and benefits to patient transfer, collaborated with care team, and created a care plan and goals for transfer.
Performed post-acute discharges for patients to return to facility or community settings, and identified any services, equipment, or follow-up needs for a safe and effective discharge. The Renaissance Nursing Care Center, Staatsburg, NY 4/2021 – 1/2022 LPN, Infection Control/Staff Development
Managed staffing of the nursing department for daily operations and staff medical records, and provided education to over 125 staff members including RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and auxiliary staff.
Oversaw program and reporting for Flu Vaccine Program, Wound Care Surveillance, Antibiotic Stewardship Programs (ASPs), and Covid testing and vaccine administration.
Performed staff inservices, and educated all staff on Infection Control policies and procedures.
Educated CNAs on policies and regulations and evaluated CNAs on their skills.
Performed Health Electronic Response Data System (HERDS) NY State Reporting.
Oversaw QAPI programs and implemented improvement measures to optimize patient outcomes. The Country House, Yorktown Heights, NY 11/2020 – 3/2021 LPN, Wellness Director
Oversaw staff scheduling, evaluation, and discipline for 5 Staff LPNs and 15 Aides.
Performed case management for patients, and coordinated psych referrals, doctor visits with primary care providers, and discharges.
Communicated all patient updates with family members and providers.
Performed Health Electronic Response Data System (HERDS) NY State DOH Reporting. Dr. Deepesh Patel, MD, Axis Medical PLLC, Poughkeepsie, NY 6/2015 – 2/2016 Clinic LPN/Medical Scribe
Provided direct clinical services in private practice including taking patient vital signs, weight and height measurements, venipuncture, and collection of urine and other specimens for lab testing.
Obtained all relevant documentation, and completed prior authorizations to ensure services provided to patients were necessary and cost effective.
Wrote detailed and accurate medical notes for patient charts on behalf of Dr. Deepesh Patel. The Grand at River Valley, Poughkeepsie, NY 9/2004 – 6/2015 Floor LPN
Performed medication pass and other direct patient care.
Carried out medication orders from providers and updated all treatment changes in EMR.
Communicated all patient updates with family members and providers.
Performed Medicaid and Medicare charting.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION:
BOCES Poughkeepsie, NY
LPN Certificate, 2003
BLS Certified
References Available Upon Request