Category: NEW FACES

Position: Lab Technologist

Start Date: 12/11/17

Birthday: 8/3

Background/Educations: I started at Anoka Ramsey Community College and transferred to the University of MN for the last 2 years of the MLS program.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Being a part of a hospital that is making great efforts for the community!

What are your three favorite movies? 1. All of the Marvel movies

What is your favorite color? It changes every hour

What are your hobbies?: Running, hockey, and Nintendo.

Position: Nursing Assistant

Start Date: 12/5/17

Birthday: 5/14

Background/Educations: Graduated from St. Francis High School. Currently enrolled in nursing school at Anoka Ramsey Community College. I love working with people!

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am excited to be in a hospital setting and meeting new peers and learning new things!

What are your three favorite movies? 1. 50 Shades Darker 2. The Grinch 3. Wizard of Oz

What is your favorite color? Pink

What are your hobbies?: I love hanging out with friends and family. I like to dance and be outdoors.

Position: E.S. Tech

Start Date: 11/29/17

Birthday: 11/24

Background/Educations: The last 22 years I have worked in the childcare field. Also have been blessed to a mom of 3 amazing children.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Just exciting for a change and learn something new.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. A Christmas Story 2. Bridesmaids 3. The Lorax

What is your favorite color? Yellow

What are your hobbies?: I love to read, take naps, and have quality time with kids and husband. Love to find new places to explore.

Position: Anesthesia Student

Start Date: 11/27/17

Birthday: 9/11

Background/Educations: RN - Clark College Vancouver, WA. BSN - University of Louisiana. Masters of Science in Anesthesia - Minneapolis School of Anesthesia.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Gaining valuable skills to become a better anesthesia provider.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Godfather 2. Lone Survivor 3. Interstellar

What is your favorite color? Blue

What are your hobbies?: Reading, hiking, playing basketball, and spending time with family and friends.

Position: Paramedic

Start Date: 11/27/17

Birthday: 1/22

Background/Educations: Worked in healthcare for 25 years. Worked as an assistant in nursing home, rehab assistant, also took part with setting up care plans for clients. Past 12 years in EMS, almost 10 as a paramedic, and past four years a community paramedic. EMS has always been my passion. I'm an American heart educator, and have my DOT instructor. Have assisted with EMS education program. Took an active role in assisting with the state community paramedic work groups.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Getting to know the employees and working at another hospital based ambulance service.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Face Off 2. Wild Hogs

What is your favorite color? Black

What are your hobbies?: Spending time with my family. I like to keep busy.

Position: EMT

Start Date: 11/27/17

Birthday: 8/27

Background/Educations: Retired volunteer firefighter. Reupholstered furniture before my career in EMS.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Working/serving in my own community.

What is your favorite color? Packer Green/Yellow

Do you have a nickname? Red

What are your hobbies?: Bow hunting for deer. Bass fishing off the dock. Restoring our antique cars.

Position: Clinic RN

Start Date: 11/27/17

Birthday: 2/10

Background/Educations: Rasmussen College

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? The environment and opportunities

What is your favorite color? Pink

Do you have a nickname? Allie

What are your hobbies?: Hunting, fishing, and shopping.

Position: Patient Service Specialist

Start Date: 11/27/17

Birthday: 1/7

Background/Educations: General Secretary diploma. Applied associates degree in health information.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Working in a positive, friendly environment.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. The Notebook 2. Elf 3. Pretty Woman

What is your favorite color? Grey

Do you have a nickname? Angie

What are your hobbies?: Four-wheeling, knitting, camping, and reading.

Position: ED Support

Start Date: 11/14/17

Birthday: 10/17

Background/Educations: Currently attending SCTCC for Practical Nursing

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I'm most excited about gaining knowledge and experience in the healthcare field.

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

What is your favorite color? Purple

What are your hobbies?: Camping, spending time with family/friends, and bringing daughters to 4-H cattle shows.

Position: Perioperative RN

Start Date: 11/13/17

Birthday: 4/20

Background/Educations: Bachelor's of Science in Nursing from St. Cloud State University and Bachelor's of Arts in Political Science from College of St. Benedict.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Getting back into the surgical setting and learning more about nursing in the OR

What are your three favorite movies? 1. It's a Wonderful Life 2. Cold Mountain 3. Charlie Brown's Christmas

What is your favorite color? Blue

Do you have a nickname? My grandma called me "Neysie" growing up, but otherwise no

What are your hobbies?: Pretty much anything outdoors in MN - running, walking in the woods, hunting, fishing, and gardening.