Sarah Hagel
Denver,CO
Summary
Proactive and resolution-focused nursing professional with 15+ years experience in the healthcare field and a strong background in geriatric care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Manager
Balfour at Riverfront Park Senior Living
Denver, CO
03.2023 - Current
- Coordinated individualized care plans to meet resident needs and preferences
- Monitored resident health outcomes and adjusted care strategies as needed
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, insurance providers, and other healthcare professionals for seamless care coordination efforts.
Memory Care Director
Vivage - Colorow Care Center
Olathe, CO
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed individualized care plans to enhance resident engagement and well-being.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Led staff training sessions on best practices for resident engagement
- Facilitated family meetings to address concerns, establish goals of care, and provide psychosocial support.
- Participated in interdisciplinary case conferences fostering teamwork collaboration sharing best practice insights to optimize patient care outcomes.
Referral Coordinator
Delta Health Hospital - Home Health Dept.
Delta, CO
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Coordinated patient referrals between healthcare providers and home health services.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Managed scheduling for home health visits to optimize resource allocation.
- Evaluated referral documentation for completeness and accuracy before processing.
Field Nurse
Delta Health Hospital - Home Health Dept.
Delta, CO
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Delivered high-quality patient care in home settings, ensuring adherence to established protocols and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for patients with chronic illnesses.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, enhancing understanding of health conditions and treatment options.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs, developing personalized care strategies accordingly.
Education
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Technical College of The Rockies
Delta, COAssociate of Applied Science -
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO04-2026
Skills
- Knowledgeable of Medicare regulations
- Master of empathetic listening
- Techno-savvy
- Fluent in the management of chronic illnesses
- Experienced in individualized care planning and prioritizing patient needs using a holistic approach
- Adaptable to the ever-changing field of healthcare and quick to learn new challenges
- Autonomous
- Talented in establishing trust and building relationships with patients and families
Empathetic Listening
Experienced in using a Holistic Approach and identifying SDOH
Techno-savvy
Knowledgeable in Medicare Compliance and Insurance Processes
Fluent in Healthcare Navigation
Experienced with oversight of Polypharmacy and "Polyproviders"
Timeline
Care Manager
Balfour at Riverfront Park Senior Living
03.2023 - Current
Memory Care Director
Vivage - Colorow Care Center
04.2022 - 01.2023
Referral Coordinator
Delta Health Hospital - Home Health Dept.
08.2020 - 01.2022
Field Nurse
Delta Health Hospital - Home Health Dept.
08.2019 - 08.2020
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Technical College of The Rockies
Associate of Applied Science -
Community College of Denver