Maddi Speed

Nurse Advocate

Travel Nurse
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HOMETOWN

Cincinnati, OH
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ALL-OUT KARAOKE SONG

God's Plan- Drake would be my walk-up song!
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GO-TO CHOICE OF CAFFEINE

Cold Brew!
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CLOGS OR SNEAKERS?

Sneakers!
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AVERSION (Puke, poop, sputum, IV starts in babies, hey, we’ve all got one)

I cannot stomach a GI bleed.
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FUN FACTS

I am half Brazilian and have lots of family all over the world! My parents work for the airlines, so I've been able to see some beautiful places growing up with my flight benefits! My husband and I paid off 200k+ in student loans in a little over 2 years through the Dave Ramsey baby steps. We were on his radio show to share our story, and it's one of my proudest accomplishments.
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What do you wish the world knew about nursing?

Clinicians are human beings who deserve rest, true appreciation, and work life balance. I believe that nursing is one of the most admirable, challenging, and under-appreciated careers in america. I'm so glad that I am able to advocate for nurses here to have the flexibility and compensation that they deserve to live their best lives!

BACK TO ALL

Maddi S., RN

Nurse Advocate

Pediatric Cardiology
Hometown

Cincinnati, OH

Specialty

Pediatric Cardiology

Hobbies

I love to play pickleball, travel, and spend time with my husband, friends, and sweet golden retriever!

All-out karaoke song

God's Plan- Drake would be my walk-up song!

Favorite way to unwind

Hot Yoga

Mountains or beach?

Beach

Aversion (puke, poop, sputum, IV starts in babies, hey, we’ve all got one)

I cannot stomach a GI bleed.

Favorite location

Rio De Janeiro during the olympics!

Favorite clinician

My husband - He is a brilliant CICU nurse!

Fun facts

I am half Brazilian and have lots of family all over the world! My parents work for the airlines, so I've been able to see some beautiful places growing up with my flight benefits! My husband and I paid off 200k+ in student loans in a little over 2 years through the Dave Ramsey baby steps. We were on his radio show to share our story, and it's one of my proudest accomplishments.

Clogs or sneakers?

Sneakers!

Go-to source of caffeine

Cold Brew!

What do you wish was better understood about clinicians?

Clinicians are human beings who deserve rest, true appreciation, and work life balance. I believe that nursing is one of the most admirable, challenging, and under-appreciated careers in america. I'm so glad that I am able to advocate for nurses here to have the flexibility and compensation that they deserve to live their best lives!