Madison Solis of Hennessey is not someone who sits still for long. She started her career in Emergency Medical Service (EMS) at just 18, inspired by watching paramedics care for her mom, who frequently experienced severe allergic reactions. Madison knew early on she wanted to do something exciting in healthcare, leading her directly to EMS.
Madison became a paramedic nine years ago, spending five years with Life EMS in Enid, four years at Major County EMS (including a supervisor role), and then joining LifeNet in Stillwater full-time in January 2020 right before COVID hit. She now works two 24-hour shifts each week, with an additional shift every other week on-call.
Although sheโs tackled nearly everything EMS can offer, Madison admits she’s never actually delivered a baby but sheโs been close. One memorable moment was being nine months pregnant herself when she narrowly missed a delivery call, arriving just after the mother had delivered on her own. Madisonโs favorite part has always been caring for kids, something that grew stronger once she became a mother herself.
Recently, Madison graduated from Northern Oklahoma College on May 3rd and is preparing to take her RN boards. She has accepted a position in the ICU at Stillwater Medical Center, excited to see the full journey of patient care, from emergency response through recovery. Her ultimate goal is to become a nurse practitioner and eventually open her own practice, especially if Oklahoma approves full-practice rights for nurse practitioners.
This year marks a special turning point, as Madison recently won LifeNetโs prestigious Star of Life Award, recognizing her as the top employee in her division. She’ll travel to Washington, D.C., to represent EMS professionals and advocate for needed resources and legislation.
Despite two back surgeries by age 25, Madisonโs drive hasnโt slowed. Her husband, Hennessey Police Chief Christian Solis emphasizes Madisonโs natural leadership skills and supports her ambition to advance further into healthcare management or education. While Madison enjoys the critical care side of nursing, calmly handling emergencies and complex situations, sheโs looking forward to exploring teaching opportunities down the road.
As Madison transitions from EMS to ICU nursing, her family and community eagerly watch her next steps, confident she’ll continue making an impact wherever she goes.
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