Triniti Home Health & Hospice

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  Andrea Jung

  OTR/L President and CEO

  She has 29 years’ experience in healthcare including transitional care, home care, hospice, care management, and private duty. Andrea has worked both locally and nationally in sales leadership, business development, project management, and most recently administration. In her current role with Triniti Home Health & Hospice, Andrea is able to utilize her passion for home and community based services as well as end of life care. In her spare time she us a dedicated book club member, devoted dog mom, and enjoys Crossfit with her husband of 29 years.

  Link: Andrea Jung

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  Julie Embry

  Business Administration Director

  With over two decades of success in healthcare administration, Julie has blessed us with her expertise since 2014. Currently, she is furthering her studies in the MBA program at Bethel University with a focus in finance. Although she loves many aspects of her job, her favorite part of her job is working with other passionate people and using her God-given talents to benefit the needs of His kingdom.

  Link: Julie Embry

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  Dr. Megan Otis, DO, MPH, HMDC

  Home Health & Hospice Medical Director

  Since 2019, Dr. Otis has been a dedicated provider for the hospice and home health team. As a hospice medical director, she is present for the interdisciplinary group meetings every week, she signs off on all patient care plans, writes orders for medication changes, educates the team on medical conditions, medical contraindications, and other pharmaceutical issues. In her spare time, she is the mother of 4 children, enjoys Crossfit, gardening, outdoor sports adventures with her family, such as mountain biking, water skiing, snow skiing, and skijoring with her 2 doodles.

  Link: Dr. Megan Otis, DO, MPH, HMDC

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  Lynette Wallmow

  Accounting Manager

  Prior to joining our agency, Lynette was at our parent company, Guardian Angels of Elk River, for many years starting in 2007. Her responsibilities at Triniti Home Health and Hospice include preparing our monthly financial statements, annual budgets, processing and managing payroll and benefits, AR Aging Management and collections, hospice billing, eligibility, and AP. Thanks to her diverse responsibilities, the variety her job offers has become one of her favorite parts. Lynette specifically loves working on Medicare collections.

  Link: Lynette Wallmow

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  Laura Betker, LICSW

  Hospice Director

  Laura has been with our team since November 2020. As our Social Work Manager and Bereavement Coordinator, she manages operations of social services, chaplaincy, music therapy, massage therapy, volunteers, and bereavement services. She enjoys the positive impact being made from the personalized care provided to our patients and families.

  Link: Laura Betker, LICSW

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  Beth Ellingson, RN

  Hospice Clinical Manager – Buffalo

  Beth has managed our team of RNs since 2018. Outside of her managerial duties, she also assists with coordinating schedules, admits, and ensuring the agency complies with Medicare rules and regulations for hospice. Beth’s favorite part of her job is working with the team to coordinate care and ensuring patients and families feel supported during difficult times.

  Link: Beth Ellingson, RN

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  Stephanie Andersen, RN

  Clinical Intake Manager

  Stephanie has excelled in the role as our Lead Intake Coordinator since 2016. She ensures all referrals are processed for our upcoming home health and hospice patients. Stephanie enjoys working with a compassionate and dedicated team who looks forward to giving patients the very best care.

  Link: Stephanie Andersen, RN

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  Michaela Ulmen, RN

  Director of Home Health

  Michaela has been with our staff since 2018, ensuring we hire the very best home health staff. In addition to hiring, she also supervises, provides performance reviews, and evaluates our growing team. When she’s not managing staff, Michaela provides oversight of our home health patients and their care services. Her favorite part about her job is being part of a team that has fun together and cares about the successes of others.

  Link: Michaela Ulmen, RN

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  Angela Swanson, RN, COS-C

  Elk River and Buffalo Manager

  Angela has been with our agency since 2016. Her responsibilities include hiring and training new staff, supervising and coaching an interdisciplinary team, reviewing care plans, ensuring Medicare compliance, and supporting the clinical team wherever help is needed. Her favorite part of her job is coaching staff and collaborating with all disciplines to ensure patients are receiving the best possible care in their homes.

  Link: Angela Swanson, RN, COS-C

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  Beth Callahan, CNA

  Patient Services Coordinator

  Since 2002 Beth has been a dedicated, hardworking, reliable team member of Triniti. Beth coordinates all schedules for both home health and hospice, manages frequent changes, and often helps in the field. Beth coaches and trains a team of 10+ home health aides. Her team is highly valued by our customers, and all have a sense of pride that Beth has instilled in them. When Beth isn’t working at Triniti, she is making jewelry, spending time with her family, and enjoying some travel.

  Link: Beth Callahan, CNA

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  Emmalee Martens Leiner

  Hospice Intake and Bereavement Coordinator

  Emmalee has been with the agency’s hospice side since October 2021, starting out in the field as an RN case manager. She has recently transitioned into her role as Hospice Intake & Bereavement Coordinator to continue ensuring all our clients feel supported during their journey. Emmalee is certified as an end-of-life doula and has extensive experience as a hospice nurse. What she enjoys most about her position is educating and advocating for our clients and their families on all the different aspects of hospice care.

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  Betty Schoen

  Community Liaison

  We welcomed Betty to the Triniti team in early 2024. As a Community Liaison, she collaborates with our partners and the community to share the importance of home health and hospice services and how they can benefit clients as well as their families. Betty enjoys being a part of a caring team, which is evident through her previous experience in home care, PCA work, and assisted living. When Betty’s not working with and helping others, she loves spending time with family, reading, doing yoga, and traveling.

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  Paula Beaudoin

  Corporate Office Manager

  In 2024, Paula joined the Triniti team as its Corporate Office Manager. She brought along more than 20 years of experience as an office manager in home health and hospice, including home health aide supervision, clinical supplies management, and billing and medical records professionalism. Away from the office, Paula enjoys spending time with family, reading, and fishing for walleye.

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  Megan Majsterski Lazere

  Social Work Manager

  Megan joined Triniti in 2024, bringing with her more than 20 years of experience in education, hospital care management, therapy, and hospice. As the Hospice Social Work Manager, Megan manages Triniti’s social workers, massage therapists, and music therapists. She is also passionate about advocating for clients and families regarding the supportive benefits of hospice for those on their new journey. Megan is an avid reader and loves being part of a dog-friendly work atmosphere.

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  Mary Helgeson

  Hospice Clinical Manager

  Mary started as a Case Manager with Triniti Hospice in 2023 and moved into the Clinical Manager role in October 2024. What she loves most about her position is that it affords her the best of both worlds, allowing her to be at the bedside for patients as well as provide leadership to the Buffalo team. When she’s not working, Mary can be found tending to her garden, fishing, or going on adventures with her husband, her son, and their dog.

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  Celia Peterson, BSN, RN

  Home Health Clinical Manager

  An RN since 2017, Celia began her nursing career at a skilled nursing facility before switching to home health care. She enjoys getting to know her patients through the stories and wisdom they share, and she finds great reward in working with seniors because of the appreciation they show for the care they receive. Celia is proud to be part of a supportive and caring team at Triniti. Outside of work, she likes reading, being outdoors, being active, and spending time with her husband and three kids.

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  Natalie Spiczka

  Director of Business Development

  With a background in marketing and clinical management as well as more than a decade of home health and hospice business development, Natalie is a natural fit for her position at Triniti. She developed a passion for home health and hospice while caring for her grandmother, and that passion fueled her career path. She started in home care before transitioning more than a decade ago to working in hospice. Professionally, Natalie has been recognized on many levels for overall sales and business development performance, and she has served on the Board of Directors for the American Case Management Association Minnesota Chapter since 2022. Outside of work, Natalie enjoys spending time with her daughter, husband, parents, and two cats.

  Link: Natalie Spiczka