NEW ORLEANS — University Medical Center New Orleans has announced additions to its leadership team.
John R. Nickens IV has been officially appointed CEO of UMC. He will continue to serve as the president of the LCMC Health Hospital Services. In this dual capacity, he will oversee academic facilities, including Children’s Hospital New Orleans and East Jefferson General Hospital. Prior to his current role, Nickens spent five years as CEO of Children’s Hospital New Orleans.
Allison Guste has been named the chief nursing officer of UMC. Guste, also the LCMC Health vice president of nursing and clinical services, will serve in a dual role. She began her LCMC Health career as an emergency nurse tech at Touro over 18 years ago before transitioning to the outpatient cardiology clinic.
Tom Patrias is the newly appointed chief operating officer of UMC. Patrias was the CEO of Tulane Medical Center and Lakeside Hospital.
C.J. Marbley, chief operating officer and chief nursing officer at New Orleans East Hospital, will expand his role to serve as the vice president of nursing services at UMC. At NOEH, Marbley oversees nursing, ancillary services and hospital operations, and he leads outreach efforts.
“As a system, LCMC Health continuously evolves to better meet the needs of our patients,” said Greg Feirn, CEO of LCMC Health. “I am proud of the cohesive leadership team we’ve built to guide University Medical Center towards operational excellence and dedicated service to our community. With strong leaders driving positive change, we will continue integrating hospital services to enhance the experiences of our patients.”
