Author: JBrown@welia.org

Position: Patient Service Specialist

Start Date: 10/12/20

Birthday: 11/1

Background/Educations: Westview High School, Braham, MN

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I'm excited to work with and get to know a good group of people. As I've walked through the different areas of Welia Health, everyone seems very happy and positive about their jobs.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. The Sandlot (I used to play softball) 2. Quiqley Down Under

What is your favorite color? Purple

What are your hobbies?: I enjoy time with my family most, either through just quick gatherings, or my favorite would be to get together on a camping trip where hiking is involved. I love the outdoors. I also enjoy spending time making homemade cards. And most recently, I have started a hopefully long lasting interest in canning.

Position: Patient Service Specialist

Start Date: 10/12/20

Birthday: 5/1

Background/Educations: I attended CAL Community School in Latimer, IA, was a small farm community. I did not grow up on a farm. I lived in the small town of Coulter, IA. I went to a community college NIACC in Mason City, IA, and obtained my LPN license. Worked as a nurse for 27 years and decided to try something different and moved to North Platte, NE. This is where I worked at the Police Department and it was a wonderful experience. I have lived in IA, TN, MN and NE and now back to MN.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Getting to meet the other employees, working in a good community, and meeting and dealing with the patients.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. The Way We Were 2. Tootsie 3. Stand By Me

What is your favorite color? Purple

What are your hobbies?: Sewing, reading books, crochet, craft items, and walking the dogs.

Position: Perioperative RN

Start Date: 10/12/20

Birthday: 6/3

Background/Educations: ADN completed at Central Lakes College. BSN completed at Capella University.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I'm excited to become part of a rural hospital family! I'm excited to get to know my co-workers and expand my nursing knowledge within the perioperative area!

What are your three favorite movies? 1. The Best of Me 2. Just Go With It 3. Sweet Home Alabama

What is your favorite color? Rose Gold

Do you have a nickname? Britt

What are your hobbies?: Camping, fishing, volleyball, and netflix

Position: Dispensing Optician

Start Date: 10/12/20

Birthday: 4/5

Background/Educations: College of Saint Benedict. Communication Studies B.A.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I'm most excited about working with individuals of all backgrounds, and being a part of a community of positivity, support, and respect.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Kill Bill Vol 1 & 2 2. Pulp Fiction 3. The Lorax

What is your favorite color? Black

What are your hobbies?: My hobbies include, cooking and baking, hiking, painting, kayaking, watching movies with a bunch of snacks, reading, and traveling to new places.

Position: Nursing Assistant

Start Date: 10/12/20

Birthday: 3/30

Background/Educations: Currently Anoka Ramsey Community College finishing pre-reqs for nursing.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Gaining experience as a Nursing Assistant on my journey to becoming a RN at Welia and becoming part of the team of employees that work there to help better the community.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. The Notebook 2. Any of the Ice Age movies 3. Mr. & Mrs. Smith

What is your favorite color? Aqua blue/green

Do you have a nickname? Wawadoo

What are your hobbies?: Paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing, ice fishing, rollerblading, horseback riding, cooking, anything outdoors.

Position: PT Student

Start Date: 10/12/20

Birthday: 12/21

Background/Educations: I grew up in St. Cloud and attended St. John's for undergrad. I am currently in PT school at St. Catherine's.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Friday Night Lights 2. Saving Private Ryan 3. Lord of the Rings

What is your favorite color? Red

What are your hobbies?: I enjoy sports, especially football and basketball, fishing, hiking, biking, and reading.

Position: PT Student

Start Date: 10/5/20

Birthday: 3/15

Background/Educations: Undergraduate Degrees in Exercise Science and German from the University of Minnesota Duluth. Currently attending College of Scholastica in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? That there are so many different opportunities to experience in patient care and learn about the field of physical therapy.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Any Harrry Potter or Star Wars 2. Pride and Prejudice 3. She's the Man

What is your favorite color? Blue

What are your hobbies?: I love sports, my favorite is soccer. I am a die-hard MN sports fan and love to watch or go to games. I love to read and play piano and violin. I also love spending time outdoors hiking, camping, and spending time at the lake.

Position: Occupational Therapist

Start Date: 9/28/20

Birthday: 5/26

Background/Educations: OT degree from College of Saint Catherine

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Trying a new practice setting and getting to know the community and my neighbors better.

What is your favorite color? Ocean blue

Do you have a nickname? Annie

What are your hobbies?: Spending time with family, nature walks, and golfing.

Position: Hospital RN

Start Date: 9/28/20

Birthday: 11/27

Background/Educations: Went to school at Pine Tech for my LPN. Anoka Ramsey for my RN and currently enrolled in St. Scholastica for my BSN.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Learning. My previous experience has been in LTC and TCU and Sub-acute care. I am excited to experience hospital nursing.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Fracture 2. Gone in 60 seconds 3. Face Off

What is your favorite color? Black

Do you have a nickname? Hemi

What are your hobbies?: Varies with the time of the year.

Position: Athletic Trainer

Start Date: 9/28/20

Birthday: 1/4

Background/Educations: (Undergrad) St. Catherine University-Exercise and Sport Science. (Grad) Minnesota State University, Mankato-Athletic Training.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Getting to work as a physician extender/ATC and have great coworkers.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Storks 2. The Grinch 3. The Princess Diaries

What is your favorite color? Blue

Do you have a nickname? Britt

What are your hobbies?: Volleyball, rollerblading, snowboarding, running, and four-wheeling.