DAISY Award
“She is an amazing nurse, and I am so thankful for her calming presence,” and other DAISY Award-winning examples of extraordinary nurses
By Matt Batcheldor
DAISY Awards are given to great nurses all over the United States and in many other countries. Here are VUMC's latest winners.
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Five Pillar Leader Award
For Ali Grubbs, leadership means mentoring and empowering every employee
By Matt Batcheldor
"My favorite part of this job is taking care of the people and engaging with our staff and helping them solve problems and achieve professional growth and development.”
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In memoriam
Debbie Kemp Kimbro remembered for her ability to build connections
By Jill Clendening
“She developed friends everywhere she went in her professional and personal life with her warm and engaging personality," said C. Wright Pinson of the EMS nurse, LifeFlight nurse, physician liaison and singer for the VUMC band Soul Incision.
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Patient and Family Choice Award
Thomas Akins recognized for his compassionate spirit in the Emergency Department
By Jill Clendening
Thomas Akins was named winner of the Patient and Family Choice Award.
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Employee Spotlight
Donna Atherton and Karen Pinkard are nurses who have worked together for years. The day Karen’s heart stopped at work, Donna was there to save her life.
By Tom Wilemon
A lot of people worked to save her life and help her recover. Thanks to them, Karen Pinkard is back at work.
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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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Credo Award Winner
After a tornado tore through Thomas Akins’s home in an overnight storm, he was only worried about one thing: getting to work to serve patients and families.
By Paul Govern
“He is truly the most positive person and a real example of the Credo.”
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