Minnesota Hospice Team

Grief Support Resources

Volunteer Support

Brighton Hospice Minnesota opened its doors in 2014. This Minnesota Hospice became the second division Brighton Hospice opened after beginning with our Utah Hospice headquarters in the Salt Lake City area in 2012. Brighton was founded by our two owners, one of which had extensive experience in geriatric care while working in Assisted Living as a director of nursing, spent time as an RN in a transitional rehab hospital and also had experience in hospice care. Having this knowledge and experience allowed ownership to learn what to do or not to do when it came to hospice care. It was their mission and goal to provide twice the amount of hospice care to our patients in order to provide the hospice service and care they deserve. This plan of care was all established with the hospice patient and family in mind. Hospice care and communication became our number one priority.

Brighton Hospice Minnesota has rapidly become one of the elite Hospice Companies in the Minneapolis area with headquarters based in St. Louis Park, MN. At Brighton Hospice Minnesota, we take pride in providing the best comfort care to patients and their families. Whether it’s Hospice care, or Palliative care, we can provide our patients with the best experience in the Twin Cities area. Our staff consists of experienced hospice nurses who put the needs of the patient first. Our main goal is to provide as much care as needed to patients along with support to family members who may be experiencing grief and pain through this difficult time. Brighton Hospice MN even provides grief support for families up to 13 months beyond the passing of a loved one.

Our hospice staff has grown to consist of over 70 employees in just 3 short years and continues to grow each month. This is the result of providing the best hospice care in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Brighton Hospice has a very extensive hiring process to ensure we find the best Nurses, CNA’s, Social Workers, Chaplains, Doctors, Nurse Practitioners and support staff to set us apart from the competition. When looking for a Minnesota Hospice, look no further than Brighton Hospice MN. We are always willing to meet with a family for hospice education or to answer hospice questions that may arise as you make this decision for your loved one. Hospice FAQ’s are also located on this website to help with support and direction.

The end of life should be just as beautiful as the beginning. Hospice patients should be able to die with dignity in a familiar setting surrounded by those they love. Hospice care provides an opportunity to have and enjoy the quality of life an individual deserves; to be free of pain as they leave this life. It is about giving an opportunity to have peace and comfort to the hospice patient and family.

If you have questions about Hospice in Minnesota and are in or near the Twin Cities area, give us a call. Our services expand from Northfield MN area all the way to the Minneapolis Metro. We look forward to serving you in any way we can.

Travis Easton
RN, BSN, Administrator
5 Year Team Member
Biography

Jennifer Blazek
Clinical Director
Biography

Kelly Weiler
Clinical Director

Sarah Ahlman
Regional Coordinator of Aide Services

Nicole Mull
Office Manager
Biography

Emily Rothmeier
Office Assistant

Erika Mendoza
Office Assistant

Nicole Besonen
Intake Coordinator

Dr. Chris Johnson
Medical Director

Dr. Erin Emerson Egginton
Hospice Physician

Angela Guerrero
Nurse Practitioner

Lisa Burns
Nurse Practitioner

Katie Heins
Nurse Practitioner

Julie Such
Nurse Practitioner

Debra Mike
Nurse Practitioner

Laura Mech
RN Case Manager
Biography

Elizabeth Lindeke
RN, CHPN, Case Manager

Sonia Pond
RN Case Manager

Briana Hemann
RN Case Manager

Jacquelyn Funke
RN Case Manager

April Richter
LPN

Cindy Jensen
On-Call RN

Alex King
RN Case Manager

Emily Ptak
LPN

Patty Reuben
LPN

Meagan Thomas
RN

Sara Brink
RN Case Manager

Ashley Dardine
RN Case Manager

Cheryl Johnson
RN Case Manager

Leisa Haberer
RN Case Manager

Destin Anderson
RN Case Manager

Sara Morales
RN Case Manager

Jackie Johnson
RN Case Manager

Kate Skorseth
RN Case Manager

Lori Billmeyer
RN Case Manager

Joan Lahti
LPN

Susan Wicklund
LPN

Danielle O’Kane
RN Case Manager

JoAnn Olson
RN Case Manager

Sara DesJardins
LPN

Selina Ojard
RN Case Manager

Calista Vos
RN Case Manager

Rosie Carlson
RN

Brittany Carston
RN Case Manager

Tricia Mack
RN Case Manager

Erika Hinson
LPN

Kelly Maciej
RN Case Manager

Emmy Rudolph
RN Case Manager

Kathy Phillipsen
RN Case Manager

Aleecia Sirek
Aide Coordinator

Martha Gonzalez
Aide Coordinator

Lindsay Johns
Aide Coordinator

Tonesia Williams-Gbadyu
CNA

Jeana Manka
CNA

Calvin Marucha
CNA

Lisa Wever
CNA, CHPNA

Emma Collins
CNA

Lauren Werner
CNA

McKenzie Baxter
CNA

Meron Girma
CNA

Heather Tischler
CNA

Whitney Houge
CNA

Kenneth Gordon
CNA

LaDonna Coleman
CNA

Caitlin Howard
CNA

Abby Fruetel
CNA

Amber Groninga
CNA

Ali Hieb
CNA

Andrew Hultquist
CNA

Jarquese Cosey
CNA

Michaela Viskocil
CNA

Jenna Carlson
CNA

Shelly Carlson
CNA

Shayla Walters
CNA

Breana Zierden
CNA

Brenda Cornell
CNA

Megan Johnstad
CNA

Sandra Latch
CNA

Melissa Hanna
LSW
5 Year Team Member

Hannah Rangel
LICSW

Alana Brown
Social Worker

Nick Tobkin
Social Worker

Emily Deye
Social Worker

Heidi Simon
Social Worker

Carolyn Cochran
Chaplain

Glenna Cook McKitterick
Chaplain

Howard Dotson
Chaplain

Annbridget Makena-Daggett
Chaplain

Carolyn Philstrom
Chaplain

Paul Rockswold
Chaplain

Stephanie Larson
Volunteer Coordinator

Nekeidra Morrison
Volunteer Coordinator

Lauren Ebert
Bereavement & Volunteer Coordinator

Shannon Esser
Massage Therapist

Amanda Verstegen
Music Therapist

Jared Sundstrom
Dietician

Mary Buth
Director of Marketing
Biography

Amy Williamson
Hospice Care Consultant

Geoffrey Brown
Hospice Care Consultant

Lauren Bednar
Hospice Care Consultant

Aaron Johnson
Hospice Care Consultant

Erin Moe
Hospice Care Consultant