Joie Hickenbottom
About Joie Hickenbottom
Joie Hickenbottom is a Flight Nurse at LifeFlight Des Moines and an EZIO Clinical Educator at Teleflex Medical, with extensive experience in emergency and critical care nursing.
Current Positions
Joie Hickenbottom is currently working at LifeFlight Des Moines as a Flight Nurse, bringing critical care skills to aviation medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. In addition, she serves as an EZIO Clinical Educator at Teleflex Medical, where she focuses on clinical education and training. She also works independently as an Expert Witness/Expert Consultant RN, offering specialized advice and testimony in legal cases concerning nursing.
Previous Roles and Experience
Joie Hickenbottom has an extensive background in emergency and transport nursing. She worked as a Flight Nurse at UW Med Flight from 2013 to 2019, offering critical airborne medical care for six years in Madison, Wisconsin. From 2012 to 2019, she served as a Neonatal & Pediatric Transport RN at CHETA, providing specialized care for young patients. Her experience also includes roles as an Emergency Department RN and in the Cardiothoracic ICU at UW Health, as well as working in various capacities at OSF St. Anthony’s Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois.
Education and Qualifications
Joie Hickenbottom holds a Bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse from Jacksonville University and another Bachelor's degree in the same field from Northern Illinois University, obtained between 2005 and 2006. She also earned an Associate's degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse from Rock Valley College, where she studied from 1996 to 1999.
Experience in Neonatal and Pediatric Transport Nursing
During her seven-year tenure at CHETA (Children's Hospital Emergency Transport Ambulance), Joie Hickenbottom gained significant experience in neonatal and pediatric transport nursing. She provided vital care during emergency transports, ensuring the safety and well-being of some of the most vulnerable patients.
Expert Witness and Consultant for Nursing
Joie Hickenbottom currently offers her expertise as an Expert Witness/Expert Consultant RN. In this role, she provides specialized medical knowledge and testimony in various legal cases related to the field of nursing. Her extensive experience and diverse background make her a valuable resource in legal matters requiring detailed nursing insights.