Category: NEW FACES

Position: Nursing Assistant

Start Date: 10/12/20

Birthday: 3/30

Background/Educations: Currently Anoka Ramsey Community College finishing pre-reqs for nursing.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Gaining experience as a Nursing Assistant on my journey to becoming a RN at Welia and becoming part of the team of employees that work there to help better the community.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. The Notebook 2. Any of the Ice Age movies 3. Mr. & Mrs. Smith

What is your favorite color? Aqua blue/green

Do you have a nickname? Wawadoo

What are your hobbies?: Paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing, ice fishing, rollerblading, horseback riding, cooking, anything outdoors.

Position: PT Student

Start Date: 10/12/20

Birthday: 12/21

Background/Educations: I grew up in St. Cloud and attended St. John's for undergrad. I am currently in PT school at St. Catherine's.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Friday Night Lights 2. Saving Private Ryan 3. Lord of the Rings

What is your favorite color? Red

What are your hobbies?: I enjoy sports, especially football and basketball, fishing, hiking, biking, and reading.

Position: PT Student

Start Date: 10/5/20

Birthday: 3/15

Background/Educations: Undergraduate Degrees in Exercise Science and German from the University of Minnesota Duluth. Currently attending College of Scholastica in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? That there are so many different opportunities to experience in patient care and learn about the field of physical therapy.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Any Harrry Potter or Star Wars 2. Pride and Prejudice 3. She's the Man

What is your favorite color? Blue

What are your hobbies?: I love sports, my favorite is soccer. I am a die-hard MN sports fan and love to watch or go to games. I love to read and play piano and violin. I also love spending time outdoors hiking, camping, and spending time at the lake.

Position: Occupational Therapist

Start Date: 9/28/20

Birthday: 5/26

Background/Educations: OT degree from College of Saint Catherine

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Trying a new practice setting and getting to know the community and my neighbors better.

What is your favorite color? Ocean blue

Do you have a nickname? Annie

What are your hobbies?: Spending time with family, nature walks, and golfing.

Position: Hospital RN

Start Date: 9/28/20

Birthday: 11/27

Background/Educations: Went to school at Pine Tech for my LPN. Anoka Ramsey for my RN and currently enrolled in St. Scholastica for my BSN.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Learning. My previous experience has been in LTC and TCU and Sub-acute care. I am excited to experience hospital nursing.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Fracture 2. Gone in 60 seconds 3. Face Off

What is your favorite color? Black

Do you have a nickname? Hemi

What are your hobbies?: Varies with the time of the year.

Position: Athletic Trainer

Start Date: 9/28/20

Birthday: 1/4

Background/Educations: (Undergrad) St. Catherine University-Exercise and Sport Science. (Grad) Minnesota State University, Mankato-Athletic Training.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Getting to work as a physician extender/ATC and have great coworkers.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Storks 2. The Grinch 3. The Princess Diaries

What is your favorite color? Blue

Do you have a nickname? Britt

What are your hobbies?: Volleyball, rollerblading, snowboarding, running, and four-wheeling.

Position: OT Student

Start Date: 9/28/20

Birthday: 4/8

Background/Educations: Attended Superior High School, UW-Stevens Point for Bachelor's majoring in Health Science with minors in coaching and psychology. Currently attending UW-LaCrosse for Masters in Occupational Therapy.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am excited to learn more first hand knowledge and skills from my experiences.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Anything Disney 2. Walk Ride Rodeo 3. The Last Song

What is your favorite color? Mint green or pink

Do you have a nickname? Tay

What are your hobbies?: Softball, volleyball, basketball, and spending time with family and friends. Spending time at our family cabin on the lake.

Position: Pharmacy Student

Start Date: 9/28/20

Birthday: 11/23

Background/Educations: 4th year pharmacy student at UMN College of Pharmacy - Duluth. BS Biochemistry from UMN Twin Cities.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Learning how the team has overcome the challenges presented by COVID-19.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Hamilton 2. Interstellar 3. Iron Man

What is your favorite color? Blue

What are your hobbies?: Exploring local parks and nature spots, running, and playing video and/or board games.

Position: OT Student

Start Date: 9/28/20

Birthday: 11/10

Background/Educations: I earned my Bachelor's Degree at Western IL University in exercise science with a minor in psychology. Taught senior fitness at several assisted living facilities. Currently earning my Masters in Occupational Therapy at St. Scholastica.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Expanding my knoweldge in all areas.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Sandlot 2. Any Batman Movie 3. Creed

What is your favorite color? Blue and green

What are your hobbies?: Watching movies and my favorite Chicago teams (Bears and the White Soxs). Trying all types of cuisine.

Position: Anesthesia Student

Start Date: 9/21/20

Birthday: 3/6

Background/Educations: BSN from the University of Minnesota. Currently in the Masters program at Minneapolis School of Anesthesia.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Getting experience in a rural setting and meeting new people!

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Tommy Boy 2. The Proposal

What is your favorite color? Turquoise

What are your hobbies?: Hunting, fishing (especially muskie), scuba diving, running, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and anything outside.