Madison is from Wapello a small farming community in SE Iowa. She is very excited to be the new Restorative Nurse and all the possibilities it may bring. Madison passed her LPN Boards in September and will graduate in August from Kirkwood Community College with her Nursing Degree. She plans to attend the University of Iowa for her BSN. Madison started at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids in September after passing the LPN boards. She has always loved working with the geriatric population, and she plans to stay with The Gardens upon graduation. Madison found her love for nursing by always wanting to make a difference in people’s lives. Madison Said, “I am excited to see where this new position will take me in life and most importantly the care and time I get to spend with our residents. I want to change lives one smile at a time!”