Nicki Lakanen
About Nicki Lakanen
Nicki Lakanen is a Project Manager specializing in Implementation at MEDITECH in Minnetonka, Minnesota, where she has worked since 2022. She manages the implementation of the MaaS Expanse EHR system, traveling frequently to various sites across the United States to facilitate project milestones.
Work at MEDITECH
Nicki Lakanen has been serving as a Project Manager - Implementation at MEDITECH since 2022. Based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, she is responsible for managing the implementation of the MaaS Expanse EHR system. Her role involves coordinating with over 40 resources per project, including C-Suite Executives, to ensure successful project execution. Nicki travels 25-45% of the time to various sites across the United States to facilitate project milestones and build partnerships during the EHR implementation process.
Education and Expertise
Nicki Lakanen studied at Oakton College, where she focused on Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant, earning an Associate's degree in Health Sciences over eight years from 2010 to 2018. Additionally, she attended Northwood Technical College, where she completed Pre-Nursing Studies and achieved certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in 2000. Her educational background supports her expertise in healthcare project management.
Professional Background
Nicki Lakanen has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles prior to her current position at MEDITECH. She served as a Medicare Enrollment Specialist at UCare from 2002 to 2006 and later as a Member Service Representative from 2020 to 2021. Her experience also includes working as an Insurance Verification Specialist at Coram CVS/specialty infusion services from 2017 to 2019 and as an Office Assistant at Best Financial Group Ltd for four months in 2017. Additionally, she was a Whole Body Team Member at Whole Foods Market from 2019 to 2020.
Project Management Skills
In her role at MEDITECH, Nicki Lakanen focuses on improving project processes through enhanced documentation, reporting, and presentations. She utilizes Smartsheet for tracking and reporting project metrics, ensuring timely completion of tasks with dependencies. Nicki also invests time in mentoring and assisting co-workers through peer reviews and training initiatives, contributing to the overall effectiveness of her team.