Author: JBrown@welia.org

Position: Patient Service Specialist

Start Date: 12/12/16

Birthday: 12/10

Background/Educations: I am a 2011 graduate of Ogilvie High School. 2012 I attended Pine Technical College where I studied nursing and received my nursing assistant certificate. I am currently attending Pine Tech College to pursue a degree in nursing.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Being able to meet new people and help those who need it.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Grumpy Old Men 2. Captain America 3. The Hunger Games

What is your favorite color? Blue

Do you have a nickname? Bre

What are your hobbies?: I enjoy outdoor activities including: hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling, and snowmobiling. I enjoy spending my time with my 2 year old son and family members.

Position: Radiology Tech

Start Date: 12/12/16

Birthday: 5/1

Background/Educations: Argosy University AAS Radiologic Technologist

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? This is an entry point for me into the medical imaging world from Argosy University. I had clinical training here at FirstLight and saw how friendly the people are here at FirstLight.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. The Godfather 2. The Big Lebowski 3. The Family Man

What is your favorite color? Orange

Do you have a nickname? Gabe

What are your hobbies?: Hunting, fishing, and coaching youth sports

Position: Radiology Tech

Start Date: 12/12/16

Birthday: 8/22

Background/Educations: Dunwoody College of Technology

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? The opportunity to work with and meet new people.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. The Longest Ride 2. Nerve

What is your favorite color? Blue

What are your hobbies?: Rodeo and fishing

Position: Radiology Tech

Start Date: 12/12/16

Birthday: 10/26

Background/Educations: I attended college in Montana

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? New experiences

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Grumpy Old Men 2. A River Runs through it 3. Alone in the Wilderness

What is your favorite color? Olive Green

What are your hobbies?: Fishing and spending time with my wife

Position: RN Student

Start Date: 12/5/16

Birthday: 10/25

Background/Educations: UW-Superior - Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science. Certificate Radiologic Technology - working at Essentia - St. Mary's in Duluth. Currently attending the College of St. Scholastica - Nursing.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Experiencing a new health system I haven't been a part of before. Learning from nurses and learning and practicing skills.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. While you were sleeping 2. Harry Potter 2. Elf

What is your favorite color? Red

Do you have a nickname? Dani

What are your hobbies?: Running, basketball, outdoor activities, and watching favorite tv shows.

Position: Perioperative RN

Start Date: 11/28/16

Birthday: 7/4

Background/Educations: I grew up in Mora. Was a volunteer at Kanabec Hospital when I was 14. I worked as a CNA for a couple of years before joining the Army. I spent 5 years as a medic in the Army. When I got out I went back to school to become an RN. I have worked at Regions Hospital for 6 1/2 years as a PCA and a RN in cardiac and most recently L&D. I moved back to Mora 1 year ago and have been commuting because I love my job!

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am excited to work close to home. I am excited to work in the community I live in. Excited for the OR also.

What is your favorite color? Green

What are your hobbies?: Fitness, camping, hiking, spending time with my kids, BBQs, and family get togethers.

Position: Surgical Tech

Start Date: 11/28/16

Birthday: 9/15

Background/Educations: Askov High - Graduate. Lake Superior College - Surgical Technician Certification. AST membership - continuing education.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? To move to more challenges and a team who works together. People who support one another.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Family Stone 2. RN 3. Mom

What is your favorite color? Purple

Do you have a nickname? Kim, Kimmer, Kimmy

What are your hobbies?: 4-wheeling, fishing, gardening, walking for relaxation in woods and along creeks, outdoor activities, etc. camping.

Position: HUC

Start Date: 11/28/16

Birthday: 6/28

Background/Educations: Grew up in Ogilvie, MN. Graduated from Ogilvie in 2009. Graduated from Rasmussen College in 2016.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? To help put others before myself.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. The Longest Ride 2. Cry Baby 3. Flicka

What is your favorite color? Blue

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

Position: Lab Technologist Temp

Start Date: 11/28

Birthday: 4/7

Background/Educations: High School - Escanaba Area Senior High. College - Bayde Noc College, (AS) - Michigan Technological University (BS MT).

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? All my contact with manager has been so friendly and professional. Location - close enough to home to go home on ocassion.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. American President 2. Avatar 3. Notting Hill

What is your favorite color? Red

What are your hobbies?: Reading, art - (beading, painting, drawing), movies, and walking.