Category: NEW FACES

Position: Paramedic

Start Date: 10/26/20

Birthday: 7/9

Background/Educations: Bachelor's degree in criminal justice and masters degree in public safety administration, both from St. Mary's University of MN. Paramedic program completed through Ridgewater/HCMC. Graduated from the National Fire Academy EMS Leadership program in Emmitsburg, MD. Law enforcement diploma through Hibbing Community College.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Getting to know the team and serving the citizens and visitors of Kanabec County.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. In the Line of Fire 2. Dave 3. The American President

What is your favorite color? Royal Blue

What are your hobbies?: Road trips, coffee shops, and hosting dinners.

Position: Paramedic

Start Date: 10/22/20

Birthday: 9/16

Background/Educations: I have been in EMS since 2010 when I enlisted in the Army National Guard as a combat medic. I have worked in a few different EMS ambulance services. Excited to start a journey here.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Being able to learn from future co-workers and healthcare personnel.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Home Alone 2. Shawshank Redemption 3. Most comedy movies

What is your favorite color? Blue

Do you have a nickname? Lissy

What are your hobbies?: Playing and spending time with my kids, husband, and animals.

Position: Facilities Operations Engineer

Start Date: 10/26/20

Birthday: 12/5

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

What is your favorite color? Red

Do you have a nickname? Curt

What are your hobbies?: Hunting and fishing with family.

Position: Anesthesia Student

Start Date: 10/20/20

Birthday: 1/10

Background/Educations: Critical Care Nursing - Regions Hospital,. Graduating from the Minneapolis School of Anesthesia in November. Live in Hudson, WI.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Regional anesthesia opportunities

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Shawshank Redemption 2. King Pin 3. Dumb and Dumber

What is your favorite color? Orange

Do you have a nickname? JJ

What are your hobbies?: Backpacking, canoeing, music, and biking.

Position: CMA

Start Date: 10/12/20

Birthday: 11/16

Background/Educations: I have worked at Allina Health the last 3.5 years within the dermatology and mental health departments. Graduated medical assistant school at Minneapolis Business College in 2016.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Meeting my new co-workers and working closer to home!

What are your three favorite movies? 1. The Longest Ride 2. Safe Haven 3. The Purge

What is your favorite color? Purple

Do you have a nickname? Jessi

What are your hobbies?: Hanging out with my baby, Chuck. Four-wheeling, fishing, and being at the family cabin.

Position: Clinic Lab Tech

Start Date: 10/12/20

Birthday: 12/27

Background/Educations: AAS

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Doing a job I love while being close to home.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Top Gun 2. Ever After

What is your favorite color? Baby Blue

Do you have a nickname? Jo

What are your hobbies?: Whatever task that needs to be done.

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.