Hilde Perala
Hermantown,Minnesota
Summary
Experienced leader with demonstrated effectiveness in building teams, developing positive work relationships across all levels of an organization, and utilizing team strengths to maximize productivity. Consistently meets deadlines through organization and motivation. Flexible and curious learner who enjoys the ability to work within various environments. Seeking opportunities to expand skills and share strengths.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Emergency Management
Essentia Health
Duluth, MN
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Enhanced hiring process and strengthened interview protocols.
- Built a system team that created functional stability with the EM program across the multi-state healthcare system.
- Aligned goals, met budget targets, and created a leadership program for staff.
Director of Security & Emergency Preparedness
Essentia Health
Duluth, MN
01.2018 - 02.2022
- Co-lead establishment of the health system COVID-19 tiered Incident Management Team structure; served as system Liaison Officer in our Unified Command structure.
- Created the first integrated enterprise Security & Emergency Preparedness Department that included security operations, physical security and security technology oversight, investigations, emergency preparedness program, guest gervices program, gommunication center for medical and security dispatching, and parking.
- Conducted needs assessments and worked closely with leaders to correct problems and implement improvements.
Emergency Preparedness Program Manager
Essentia Health
Duluth, MN
09.2013 - 01.2018
- Conducted a comprehensive gap analysis, resulting in the formulation of actionable plans that improved Joint Commission reviews.
Region 1 Program Manager
Wisconsin Hospital Emergency Preparedness Program
Hayward, WI
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Coordinated the Federal grant from the Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response for 25 hospitals, 4 community health centers, and 4 tribal clinics throughout 14 counties.
- Effectively managed program budgets and timelines, ensuring projects stayed on track and within allocated resources.
- Ensured successful implementation of all program initiatives by coordinating with internal stakeholders.
Health Officer, Director for Public Health Department
Barron County Health & Human Services
Barron, WI
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Created first multi-disciplinary county-wide team for emergency planning and response for healthcare and schools.
- Statewide leader in creating effective local health response to pertussis health outbreak.
- Developed innovative staffing model that increased throughput by 25%, increased staff retention and improved client feedback scores by 35%.
Education
Certificate - Hospital Emergency Management
Georgia Regents University
Augusta, GA06-2014
Master of Public Health - Administration & Policy
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN08-2002
Bachelor of Science - Child and Family Studies
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI12-1997
Skills
- Strategic thinking & planning
- Emergency planning & response
- Interagency collaboration
- Crisis management
- Team building & culture building
- Interpersonal Communication
- Adaptability & flexibility
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management & organizational Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Volunteer Experience
- Superior Spring Trail Races, Rocksteady Running, Aid Station Volunteer; 2023, 2024
- YWCA Essentia Wellness Center Advisory Council, Member; January 2020 - Present
- Grandma’s Marathon – Essentia Health, Aid Station Volunteer; June 2018
- Passport to Adventure – Family Fun Night, Fit Bike Helmets; June 2017, June 2018
- United Way, Day of Caring and Essentia Health Chili Nights; 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
- Healthy & Active Programming at Lincoln Park Middle School Gardens; Volunteer, Spring - Summer 2016
- Essentia Health and Kohls water safety family night, Fitting PFDs; June 2015
- Chester Bowl, Ski Assignments & Returns, Ski Races, Concession Stand, Winter 2015 - Winter 2022
- Hermantown Elementary School, Classroom (Math, Reading), Book Fair; 2014-2019
Training
- Leading with Emotional Agility, 2 Hr, 04/26/23
- Leading with Emotional Intelligence at Work, 1 Hr, 03/15/23
- Leadership Improvement Foundational Training (LIFT), 16 Hr, 08/22/22, 01/23/23
- Disaster Readiness International (DRI) Business Continuity Conf., 20 Hr, 02/13/22, 02/16/22
- Empathy and Emotional Intelligence at Work, 4 Hr, 2019
- ICS-400 Advanced ICS, Complex Incidents, 16 Hr, 11/14/17, 11/15/17
- Pediatric Disaster Response & Emergency Preparedness, 16 Hr, 10/04/17, 10/05/17
- PEER Emotional First Aid Training, 4 Hr, 07/20/17
- ICS-300 Intermediate ICS, For Expanding Incidents, 16 Hr, 03/16/17, 03/17/17
- IS-800 National Response Framework, 4 Hr, 03/13/15
- WMD/Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders, 4 Hr, 08/18/16
- Introduction to Process Excellence, 16 Hr, 05/26/16, 05/27/16
- Emergency Management Standards Base Camp, The Joint Commission, 8 Hr, 04/29/15
- IS-200 Applying ICS to Healthcare Organizations, 4 Hr, 03/02/15
- IS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System for Healthcare/Hospitals, 4 Hr, 06/18/14
- IS-0001.a Emergency Manager: An Orientation to the Position, 2 Hr, 06/18/14
- IS-00120.a An Introduction to Exercises, 2 Hr, 06/18/14
- IS-00235.b Emergency Planning, 2 Hr, 06/18/14
- Essentia Health Leadership Launch, 40 Hr, Spring, 2014
- IS-00910.a Emergency Management Preparedness Fundamentals, 2 Hr, 11/04/13
- Mass Fatalities Incident Response, WI Emergency Management/FEMA, 20 Hr, 03/13/13
- Personal & Family Emergency Preparedness, University of Minnesota, 4 Hr, 11/13/13
- Crisis Leadership & Decision Making for Elected Officials, 16 Hr, 09/25/08, 09/26/08
- Rural Hospital Incident Command, Kaiser Permanente, 8 Hr, 02/27/07
- IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction, 2 Hr, 05/25/05
- Basic Public Information Officer, 8 Hr, 02/18/04
- Advanced Public Information Officer, 8 Hr, 02/19/04
- Emergency Response to Terrorism Awareness, 4 Hr, 12/22/03
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Emergency Management
Essentia Health
02.2022 - 09.2023
Director of Security & Emergency Preparedness
Essentia Health
01.2018 - 02.2022
Emergency Preparedness Program Manager
Essentia Health
09.2013 - 01.2018
Region 1 Program Manager
Wisconsin Hospital Emergency Preparedness Program
01.2006 - 01.2013
Health Officer, Director for Public Health Department
Barron County Health & Human Services
01.2003 - 01.2006
Certificate - Hospital Emergency Management
Georgia Regents University
Master of Public Health - Administration & Policy
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science - Child and Family Studies
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Similar Profiles
Kristen BrynKristen Bryn
Registered Nurse at Essentia HealthRegistered Nurse at Essentia Health
Juliane L. AndersonJuliane L. Anderson
OBGYN Triage Nurse at Essentia HealthOBGYN Triage Nurse at Essentia Health
Holly VohnoutkaHolly Vohnoutka
RN Care Manger at Essentia HealthRN Care Manger at Essentia Health
Jill EssayJill Essay
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner at Essentia HealthCardiology Nurse Practitioner at Essentia Health
Kyle TaylorKyle Taylor
Personal Chef at North Shore Private DiningPersonal Chef at North Shore Private Dining