Author: JBrown@welia.org

Position: Anesthesia Student

Start Date: 3/20/17

Birthday: 11/17

Background/Educations: I am currently in a master's program at Minneapolis School of Anesthesia to become a certified registered nurse anesthetist. Before going back to school I received my bachelor's degree in nursing from Bethel University in St. Paul, MN. After graduation I worked in the ICU at the University of Colorado for 3 years and the University of Minnesota for 2 years.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am excited to spend the next 3 weeks getting to know the patients that FirstLight Health System services in the Mora area. I am also looking forward to learning from the knowledgeable staff and nurse anesthetists who serve these patients.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. The Sound of Music 2. It's a Wonderful Life

What is your favorite color? Blue

Do you have a nickname? Alex

What are your hobbies?: I love to spend time with my family when I'm not studying for school. My son will be 3 this summer and loves to take our new dog on walks around the neighborhood. We also like to go on Saturday afternoon bike rides on the trails around the city.

Position: EMT

Start Date: 3/13/17

Birthday: 6/4

Background/Educations: EMT Certificate program, continuing EMS Education ATC

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Starting a much anticipated career in EMS and getting to know my co-workers

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Braveheart 2. Catch me if you can 3. Gladiator

What is your favorite color? Pink

Do you have a nickname? Jen

What are your hobbies?: Running with my dog, swimming, horseback riding, hiking, any outdoor activities, traveling, working, playing with my kids and watching them play sports.

Position: Clinic LPN

Start Date: 2/27/17

Birthday: 8/18

Background/Educations: I attended high school at Ogilvie High School. After I graduated I went on to college at Pine Technical and Community College.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am excited about being able to work close to home for my family. I am also excited to help keep my community and the surrounding ones healthy!

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Because I said so 2. Safe Haven 3. Trolls

What is your favorite color? Purple

Do you have a nickname? Cassie

What are your hobbies?: Reading, cooking, swimming, and fishing

Position: Dietary Aide

Start Date: 2/27/17

Birthday: 5/15

Background/Educations: I grew up in southern California where I attended high school in Escondido. I also took some marketing classes at Century College in White Bear Lake, MN. I have several years of customer service experience. I love working with people. I worked at Deluxe Corp for 18 years, another great company.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? The professional environment, the people, and I know FirstLight will be a great place to work!

What are your three favorite movies? 1. 12 Angry Men 2. Misery 3. Beach Blanket Bingo

What is your favorite color? Purple

What are your hobbies?: Cooking, gardening, quilting, and some painting

Position: Anesthesia Student

Start Date: 2/27/17

Birthday: 3/6

Background/Educations: BSN Grand Valley State University, Michigan. MS Nurse Anesthesia - Minneapolis School of Anesthesia. 4 years as ICU RN at Abbott Northwestern Hospital before going back to anesthesia school.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I have heard great things about the teams of people here. I am excited to get experience in a CRNA only facility.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Wild 2. Harry Potter 3. Children of Men

What is your favorite color? Blue

What are your hobbies?: Camping, hiking with my husband and our dogs, kayaking, and reading.

Position: PT Student

Start Date: 2/27/17

Birthday: 3/23

Background/Educations: 3 years lead logistics provider at Ford Plant. 3 years Walgreens Assistant Manager. Northwestern College, St. Paul (BS Marketing). Northwestern Health Science University (BS Human Biology). St. Catherine University (Doctor of Physical Therapy).

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Working in a rural community and working with multiple types of patients and levels of acuteness/chronicity. Also, I grew up in this community, I want to give back to community.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Star Wars 2. Almost Famous 3. WalkHard

What is your favorite color? Green

Do you have a nickname? Breedo

What are your hobbies?: Hunting, outdoors, weight lifting, cooking, animal care, learning, physical therapy science, and movies.

Position: Clinic LPN

Start Date: 02/14/2017

Birthday: 09/22

Background/Educations: I went to Pine Technical and Community College for my LPN, and am continuing on to obtain my ADN! I then will transfer to work on my BSN.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am excited to start my first job as an LPN and to continue helping people to the best of my ability!

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Home Alone 2. The Notebook 3. Transformers

What is your favorite color? Pink

What are your hobbies?: Fitness/exercise

Position: Environmental Services Tech

Start Date: 2/13/17

Birthday: 11/19

Background/Educations: Mora Alternative Diploma. Pine Technical College CNA/Home Health Aide.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Love cleaning and meeting new people

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Pretty Woman 2. Gran Torino 3. Taken

What is your favorite color? Pink

Do you have a nickname? Birdie

What are your hobbies?: Camping, reading, and casino

Position: Anesthesia Student

Start Date: 2/6/17

Birthday: 9/3

Background/Educations: Nursing School: St. Cloud State University. Nursing experience: University of Minnesota Surgical ICU. Currently pursuing a masters in nurse anesthesia from Minneapolis School of Anesthesia.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am excited to practice regional anesthesia techniques and other experiences unique to the rural hospital setting.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. The Departed 2. Good Will Hunting 3. Gangs of New York

What is your favorite color? Green

What are your hobbies?: Golf, biking, camping, hiking, canoeing, and rock climbing