Employee Spotlight
Paula Ciero and Jo Ann Kounlavong named Medical Assistants of the Year
By Matt Batcheldor
They were chosen for demonstrating outstanding Credo behaviors, willingness to consistently exceed role expectations and dedication to patients, colleagues and the VUMC community.
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DAISY Award
Third quarter 2021 DAISY Awards honor extraordinary nurses
By Matt Batcheldor
DAISY Awards are given to great nurses all over the United States and in many other countries
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Elevate Team Award
The COVID Mass Vaccination Site Team faced a daunting task – put 200,000 shots in arms in six months. The team never wavered.
By Matt Batcheldor
The accomplishment earned the group the Elevate Team Award.
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In memoriam
There is a bell on the transplant unit. It rings in celebration — and memory
By Matt Batcheldor
Coleen Leszczynski's family dedicated the bell, to be rung every time a transplant patient leaves the hospital
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DAISY Award
Second quarter 2021 DAISY Awards honor extraordinary nurses
By Matt Batcheldor
DAISY Awards are given to great nurses all over the United States and in many other countries
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Employee Spotlight
“Why on earth would I not do this?”
By Matt Batcheldor
Sarah Osman works in the Transplant Pharmacy. She heard that Nathan Horton, her boss from a previous job, needed a kidney. She immediately offered one of hers.
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Five Pillar Leader Award
VUMC’s Alex Jahangir became Nashville’s coronavirus czar, all while never missing a beat in his day job.
By Matt Batcheldor
“He has served VUMC and our community as the coronavirus czar selflessly and voluntarily while not decreasing by one clinic visit or call night his load or work productivity.”
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Patient Spotlight
Marcus Trammell almost died on his way to pick up some pandemic takeout. A year later, his amazing rehab journey continues.
By Matt Batcheldor
The long way back from the turn lane in front of Dino's Bar and Grill
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Employee Spotlight
Songs written by Palliative Care Unit caregivers reflect uncertain times and offer a reminder: “Take Good Care”
By Matt Batcheldor
Five songs providing a snapshot of how the pandemic year felt on the patient care front lines
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