Author: JBrown@welia.org

Meet New Employee Mary Beseke

Meet Mary Beseke
Position: RN
Start Date: 01/11/2016
Birthday: 10/23
Background/Educations: Graduated with B.S. in Criminal Justice out of SCSU. Worked for 20 years as a social worker in various positions. 2004 I returned to school for a nursing degree. Worked at Mayo for 10 years. A year ago I left to work for the prison and didn't like it. Returning to hospital nursing.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am most excited to return to happy nursing and work with my friends again. A positive work environment is very important to me.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. Color Purple 2. 3.
What is your favorite color? Candy Apple Red
Do you have a nickname? MB
What are your hobbies?: Bees, cooking new things, and Harley.

Meet New Employee Danielle Frisbie

Meet Danielle Frisbie
Position: Dietary Aide
Start Date: 01/11/2016
Birthday: 07/21
Background/Educations: Medical Administrative Assistant - AAS - Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Wadena
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? It seems family orientated and I would love to be a part of an organization like that.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. The Mummy 2. The Lion King 3. Princess Bride
What is your favorite color? Green
Do you have a nickname? Dani
What are your hobbies?: Reading mysteries, writing, hunting, fishing, and gardening.

Meet New Employee Josh Dettmer

Meet Josh Dettmer
Position: Radiologic Technologist
Start Date: 01/11/2016
Birthday: 08/03
Background/Educations: Argosy University - AAS 2015
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am excited to help patients and become part of the FirstLight team.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. Gladiator 2. Top Gun 3. Inception
What is your favorite color? Blue
Do you have a nickname? No
What are your hobbies?: Spending time with my family, fishing, and hunting. I am also into custom knife making.

Meet New Pharmacy Student – Callie Krummel

Meet Callie Krummel
Position: Pharmacy Student
Start Date: 01/11/2016
Birthday: 01/10
Background/Educations: HS: Irondale High School New Brighton, MN grad 2009. College: Loras College Dubuque, IA BS Biology grad 2012. University of MN Twin Cities Campus College of Pharmacy PharmD grad 2016.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Learning hospital pharmacy, something I don't have experience with.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. Aladdin 2. Splash 3. Harry Potter
What is your favorite color? Pink
Do you have a nickname? Cal - but most people call me Callie
What are your hobbies?: What are hobbies? Been in school too long to have any. Reading, netflix, music/concerts, friends/family.

Meet New Lab Student – Kirsten Waldowski

Meet Kirsten Waldowski
Position: Lab Student
Start Date: 01/11/2016
Birthday: 08/20
Background/Educations: Graduated from Denfield High School in Duluth in 2010. Currently attending Lake Superior College in Duluth.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Getting real work experience, not just being in the student lab.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. Pitch Perfect 1 &2 2. The Other Woman 3. Disney Movies
What is your favorite color? Green
Do you have a nickname? None
What are your hobbies?: Yoga, reading, puzzles, dancing, and animals.

Ron Gloe will be here on Thursday, January 14, 2016 from10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

FirstLight Health System–Deferred Compensation Vendor Visit  

Ron Gloe – Thursday, January 14, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. in Hospital Meeting Room 1.

Start off the new year with contributing to a deferred compensation, 457b, retirement plan. New to 2016 ~ Ron’s group is now offering 457Roth options. Please stop by to visit with him about this new option to see if it is right for you or about 457b options available to you.

Offsite, please feel free to call in at 320-225-3375 to talk with Ron.

*If you are unable to attend or call you can contact one of these three vendors to further assist with your deferred compensation questions or to sign up:

Ron Gloe with Securities of America, Inc. 1-866-708-3894.

Bob Root with Investment Centers of America 320-629-7713

Minnesota Deferred Compensation Plan 1-800-657-5757

If you have any questions you can always call Human Resources at extension-3611.

 

Meet New Employee – Penny Menke

Meet Penny Menke
Position: RN
Start Date: 1/5/2016
Birthday: 3/8
Background/Educations: Diploma Nursing at Mounds Midway School of Nursing 1980. Bachelor's of Arts at Metropolitan State University 1987. Masters of Science Nursing at U of M 1997.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Opportunity to work in emergency department and in a rural setting to perform a variety of nursing roles.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. New in Town 2. Toy Story Series 3. The Grinch
What is your favorite color? Blue
Do you have a nickname? Penelope Pitstop
What are your hobbies?: Waterskiing, quilting, East Coast swing dancing, and fishing.

Meet New Employee – Cora Nelson

Meet Cora Nelson
Position: Surgical Tech
Start Date: 1/5/2016
Birthday: 11/5
Background/Educations: Graduated High School in 2003 from Milaca High School. 2003 went to ProSource (now Kaplan) and received my Real Estate license. 2007 moved to Duluth and studied at Lake Superior College where I graduated in 2010 with an Associates Degree in Surgical Technology.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am excited to work in a community close to home so I can be home on call. I am excited to meet and work with new people forming new friendships.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. Elf 2. Bridesmaids 3. Mrs. Doubtfire
What is your favorite color? Lime Green
Do you have a nickname? Corski, Red
What are your hobbies?: Swimming, biking, anything outdoors, crafting, shopping, and baking. I love catching up with friends and spending time with family. A good book, a hot bath, and movies are sometimes the perfect weekend.

Meet New Employee – Pat Sweeney

Meet Pat Sweeney
Position: LPN
Start Date: 1/5/2016
Birthday: 2/23
Background/Educations: I grew up in Nashwauk, MN and attended high school there. Moved down to the cities and went to Anoka Technical College and graduated with my LPN. I worked at Guardian Angel's in Elk River for 8 years prior to being hired by FirstLight.
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am excited to use my nursing skills in a new way. I am also excited to be a part of a team that makes a difference in people's lives.
What are your three favorite movies? 1. Wedding Crashers 2. Eat, Pray, Love 3. Bridesmaids
What is your favorite color? Purple
Do you have a nickname? Patti
What are your hobbies?: I love to road bike (I participate in the MS150 annually). I also love mountin biking.

Meet New Employee – Tasha Swanson

Meet Tasha Swanson
Position: LPN
Start Date: 1/5/2016
Birthday: 12/23/2016
Background/Educations: Presentation College - RN/BSN
Pine Technical College - LPN
Pine City High School
What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Getting to know everyone and being closer to home and family
What are your three favorite movies? 1. Frozen 2. The Purposal 3. The Ugly Truth
What is your favorite color? Pink
Do you have a nickname? Tasha
What are your hobbies?: All outdoor activities, being with my husband and children, and hanging with friends