Author: JBrown@welia.org

Position: Pharmacy Technician

Start Date: 6/27/16

Birthday: 1/19

Background/Educations: I began working in an insurance agency and was introduced to pharmacy after being at home with my kids for a couple years. I have been in pharmacy for over 10 years now and am currently attending school for pre-pharmacy, hoping to get into the program soon.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I love to be challenged. I'm most excited to learn new computer programs and procedures.

What are your hobbies?: I love anything to do with nature - it cures me! National and State Parks are my favorite, hiking and exploring all of the earths beauty.

Position: Materials Management Assistant

Start Date: 6/27/16

Birthday: 11/2

Background/Educations: I have been a hair stylist for 6 years. I love it! I have a twin sister, her name is Jessica.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I would have to say working with my sister Melissa, and the other ladies in her department. I hear FirstLight is a great place to work.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Forrest Gump 2. The Notebook 3. Mrs. Doubtfire

What is your favorite color? Orange

What are your hobbies?: Gardening, playing volleyball, and rollerblading.

Position: Surgical Tech Student

Start Date: 6/22/16

Birthday: 4/22

Background/Educations: I am a mother of 4 children - Myles 13, Coby 11, Kaitlyn 10, Blake 6. I've been married for 4 years to my husband Chris. I graduated in 2009 with my AAS in paralegal. I decided that wasn't the career for me, currently I'm attending Rasmussen College for AAS in Surgical Technologist. I will graduate in September 2016.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am excited to get to know everyone and learning more! I am also excited to work with some of the doctors I worked with in Aitkin while I was there for clinical rotation.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Fast & Furious Series 2. Notebook 3. Star War Series

What is your favorite color? Teal

Do you have a nickname? Dee

What are your hobbies?: Crafts, camping, being with friends and family, but lets be honest being a mother of 4 my hobbies are - taxi cab, ref, cop, doctor, nurse.

Position: Pharmacy Student

Start Date: 6/20/16

Birthday: 11/24

Background/Educations: I have a B.S. degree in microbiology from the University of Minnesota. I'm currently a 4th year pharmacy student at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I'm excited to meet new people, learn about a new health system, and spend time exploring this beautiful part of the state.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. The Princess Bride 2. Drumline 3. Amadeus

What is your favorite color? Purple

What are your hobbies?: Biking, reading, baking, walking my dog, and traveling.

Position: Perioperative RN

Start Date: 6/13/16

Birthday: 7/31

Background/Educations: Surgical Technician, RN

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

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Tommy Boy 2. Road Trip 3. Old School

What is your favorite color? Green

What are your hobbies?: Camping, mountain biking, and vintage snowmobiling.

Position: Coding Specialist

Start Date: 6/13/16

Birthday: 6/5

Background/Educations: Graduated from Pine City High School. Attended Inver Hills Community College for generals. Received my degree in Health Information Technology from Rasmussen College.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I've been a stay at home mom for 6 years so I am very excited to get back in the working world again, and I am excited to join a great team!

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Braveheart 2. The Notebook 3. The Rock

What is your favorite color? Aqua

Do you have a nickname? Kay

What are your hobbies?: I love any outdoor activities, camping, swimming, and hiking. We like to play a lot of basketball and soccer also! I am very obsessed with vintage finds that can be reclaimed. My husband and I are currently renovating a vintage house and love home reno projects and in my spare time I enjoy quilting and playing fantasy football!

Position: Janitor

Start Date: 6/13/16

Birthday: 12/17

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I've heard only positive feedback from current employees about working for FirstLight. I think that says a lot.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. American Graffiti 2. Christmas Story 3. My Cousin Vinny

What is your favorite color? Black

Do you have a nickname? Hotrod or Scrappy

What are your hobbies?: I like to build and modify stuff. Mostly I love to hang out with the family, doing just about anything.

Position: Nursing Student

Start Date: 6/13/16

Birthday: 11/30

Background/Educations: I finished an undergraduate degree in biology from Loyola University in Chicago and then Masters of Biomedical Science. I always wanted to work in the healthcare field and nursing seemed like a great fit for me so now I am finishing my B.S.N. at the College of St,. Scholastica.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am the most excited about being able to float on different units and all that I can learn from excellent nurses who work here.

What is your favorite color? Blue

What are your hobbies?: Cooking, baking, geocaching, and hiking.

Position: Pharmacy Student

Start Date: 6/13/16

Birthday: 4/2

Background/Educations: University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy. Undergraduate University of Nevada, Las Vegas. University of Pittsburgh. Live in Guatemala.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Hospital in a rural setting. Excited to have new experiences in a different setting.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Dark Knight Rises 2. Life is Beautiful 3. The Longest Yard

What is your favorite color? Blue

What are your hobbies?: Watch soccer games, tv shows, and play basketball.