Author: JBrown@welia.org

Position: CMA

Start Date: 10/26/20

Birthday: 12/22

Background/Educations: Studied at Rasmussen for my CMA. I am currently in school for medical billing and coding.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am excited to work with a great company. I am also excited to meet the wonderful staff.

What is your favorite color? Blue

What are your hobbies?: Hunting (ducks, geese, pheasant, grouse, and deer). I also fish all year round.

Position: Clinic LPN

Start Date: 10/26/20

Birthday: 10/23

Background/Educations: Pine Tech graduate 2006. 10+ years in long term, TCU and dementia care.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I love learning new things.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Sisterhood of the traveling pants 2. My Girl 3. Ghost

What is your favorite color? Green

Do you have a nickname? Susie

What are your hobbies?: Playing with my grandkids, reading, baking, and crafts.

Position: Reception/Registration Associate

Start Date: 10/26/20

Birthday: 3/16

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Working in a hospital setting helping patients.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. 8 Seconds 2. Notebook 3. Burlesque

What is your favorite color? Pink

Do you have a nickname? Dani

What are your hobbies?: Horseback riding, fishing, and hiking.

Position: Clinic LPN

Start Date: 10/26/20

Birthday: 4/15

Background/Educations: High School Diploma. EMT certification. LPN license.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am excited about growing with a team and company that cares for their employees. I am also excited to expand my knowledge and gain experience.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Tombstone 2. Deadpool 3. Notebook

What is your favorite color? Coral

What are your hobbies?: Family time, demolition derbys, and any activity outside with the family.

Position: Paramedic

Start Date: 10/26/20

Birthday: 7/9

Background/Educations: Bachelor's degree in criminal justice and masters degree in public safety administration, both from St. Mary's University of MN. Paramedic program completed through Ridgewater/HCMC. Graduated from the National Fire Academy EMS Leadership program in Emmitsburg, MD. Law enforcement diploma through Hibbing Community College.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Getting to know the team and serving the citizens and visitors of Kanabec County.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. In the Line of Fire 2. Dave 3. The American President

What is your favorite color? Royal Blue

What are your hobbies?: Road trips, coffee shops, and hosting dinners.

Position: Paramedic

Start Date: 10/22/20

Birthday: 9/16

Background/Educations: I have been in EMS since 2010 when I enlisted in the Army National Guard as a combat medic. I have worked in a few different EMS ambulance services. Excited to start a journey here.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Being able to learn from future co-workers and healthcare personnel.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Home Alone 2. Shawshank Redemption 3. Most comedy movies

What is your favorite color? Blue

Do you have a nickname? Lissy

What are your hobbies?: Playing and spending time with my kids, husband, and animals.

Position: Facilities Operations Engineer

Start Date: 10/26/20

Birthday: 12/5

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Meeting new people.

What is your favorite color? Red

Do you have a nickname? Curt

What are your hobbies?: Hunting and fishing with family.

Position: Anesthesia Student

Start Date: 10/20/20

Birthday: 1/10

Background/Educations: Critical Care Nursing - Regions Hospital,. Graduating from the Minneapolis School of Anesthesia in November. Live in Hudson, WI.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Regional anesthesia opportunities

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Shawshank Redemption 2. King Pin 3. Dumb and Dumber

What is your favorite color? Orange

Do you have a nickname? JJ

What are your hobbies?: Backpacking, canoeing, music, and biking.

Position: CMA

Start Date: 10/12/20

Birthday: 11/16

Background/Educations: I have worked at Allina Health the last 3.5 years within the dermatology and mental health departments. Graduated medical assistant school at Minneapolis Business College in 2016.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Meeting my new co-workers and working closer to home!

What are your three favorite movies? 1. The Longest Ride 2. Safe Haven 3. The Purge

What is your favorite color? Purple

Do you have a nickname? Jessi

What are your hobbies?: Hanging out with my baby, Chuck. Four-wheeling, fishing, and being at the family cabin.

Position: Clinic Lab Tech

Start Date: 10/12/20

Birthday: 12/27

Background/Educations: AAS

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Doing a job I love while being close to home.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Top Gun 2. Ever After

What is your favorite color? Baby Blue

Do you have a nickname? Jo

What are your hobbies?: Whatever task that needs to be done.