Employee Spotlight
A child’s beloved stuffed toy was missing. Two Children’s Hospital nurses mounted a midnight expedition to the basement to find Stuart the pink tiger.
By Christina Echegaray
Searching dozens of laundry bags in quest of a patient's pink-and-white companion
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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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Employee Spotlight
A young doctor wrote of a life-or-death moment caring for a patient. The New England Journal of Medicine published it as a graphic novel.
By Emily Stembridge
A terrifying tale from her first weekend on call.
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Employee Spotlight
Goats galore are the ultimate stress reliever for lab manager Kris Ellis
By Jill Clendening
She loves her job at VUMC, but it can be stressful. She gets home from work, heads to the barn, and the stress melts away.
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Employee Spotlight
VUMC scientist Edie Sannella celebrates 90th birthday, puts in full day in virology lab
By Jessica Pasley
“I don’t feel 90. And people say they don’t think that I am 90. So, I think I must be doing OK.”
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Employee Spotlight
Who is that masked man?
By Jessica Pasley
Frank Nix of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit finds a way to connect with patient families with his custom face covers
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Employee Spotlight
Patients’ stories motivate Lizzie Simonds, the only paramedic working in VUMC’s COVID unit
By Wayne Wood
She remembers one man who was scared and couldn't rest: “I spent 45 minutes…sitting next to him, holding his hand so he felt safe enough to try to sleep for a little bit."
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Employee Spotlight
VUMC Valentines: They met at employee orientation, the proposal was in Langford Auditorium, the wedding is set for next year
By Jill Clendening
Camille Allison and Tyler Deresky didn't learn much about policy or parking permits, but orientation was the start of something beautiful
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Employee Spotlight
The Christmas bombing cut a patient off from her vital medications. Specialty pharmacy technician Nikki Auen was there to help.
By Emily Stembridge
“We will always advocate for our patients in any way we can. It’s just what we do.”
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