Sarah Berghuis
Willmar
Summary
Experienced RN with a strong background in long-term care, clinical coordination, and patient admissions. Skilled in team leadership, care optimization, and facilitating smooth transitions for patients. Proven track record of delivering compassionate care while achieving positive outcomes. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality patient-centered care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Admissions Coordinator RN
CURA of Willmar Therapy Suites
03.2025 - Current
- Coordinate patient admissions, verifying eligibility and readiness.
- Collaborate with care teams and hospitals for seamless intake.
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments for incoming patients to determine clinical needs and admission eligibility.
- Review clinical documentation and insurance information to ensure compliance with Medicare and payer-specific requirements.
- Serve as a liaison between referring providers, patients, and internal interdisciplinary teams.
- Triage incoming referrals and prioritize based on acuity, bed availability, and care needs.
- Educate patients and families on services, care plans, facility expectations, and rights.
Clinical Coordinator RN
CURA of Willmar Therapy Suites
12.2022 - 03.2025
- Led clinical team of 15 staff to maintain care quality.
- Ensured Medicare compliance through documentation and audits.
- Monitor, direct and assist other facility staff to ensure safe patient/resident outcomes.
- Nursing liason for residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Manage updates for insurance companies to ensure Medicare guidelines are satisfied.
- Advocate for serviced needed to ensure quality transitions of care and health outcomes.
Registered Nurse
CURA of Willmar Therapy Suites
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Delivered direct patient care and assessments.
- Provided charge nurse leadership and EMR documentation.
Pediatric Home Care Nurse
Recover Health – Home Health
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Managed trach and G-tube care in home settings.
- Educated families on complex pediatric equipment.
Education
BSN -
Minnesota State Univ., Mankato
01.2023
ADRN - undefined
Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN01.2018
Skills
- Admissions & Care Coordination
- Patient Assessment & Advocacy
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Leadership & Staff Development
- Quality Improvement & Compliance
- EMR Documentation
- Strong Organization
- Medical Admissions Processes
- Patient and Family Relations
- Data verification
Certification
- Registered Nurse, BSN
- Public Health Nurse (PHN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Affiliations
- Cum Laude Graduate – BSN
- Member – National Society of Leadership and Success
Timeline
Admissions Coordinator RN
CURA of Willmar Therapy Suites
03.2025 - Current
Clinical Coordinator RN
CURA of Willmar Therapy Suites
12.2022 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse
CURA of Willmar Therapy Suites
01.2019 - 12.2022
Pediatric Home Care Nurse
Recover Health – Home Health
01.2019 - 08.2019
ADRN - undefined
Ridgewater College
BSN -
Minnesota State Univ., Mankato
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