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Dr. Steven G. Gabbe. Dean Dixon
The following Emergency Day Excellence Awards were awarded to these Vanderbilt University Medical Center employees Wednesday as part of National Emergency NursesWeek:
Adult Emergency Department
• The Excellence in Emergency Nursing was presented to Jan Dahlke, RN for exemplary professional behavior and a commitment to professional values in Emergency Nursing.
• The Emergency Department Excellence Award was presented to Thomas Shanteau, Paramedic for consistently demonstrating a commitment to professional values and job performance beyond expectations.
• The Emergency Department Rising Star Award was presented to Pyke Bobo, RN for promoting an environment of professional accountability, demonstrating consistent enthusiasm, and a positive attitude as deemed by their peers.
Pediatric Emergency
• The Excellence in Pediatric Nursing Award was presented to Cindy Hull, RN for exemplary professional behavior and a commitment to professional values in Emergency Nursing.
• The Pediatric Emergency Department Excellence Award was presented to Trinal Pachciarz for consistently demonstrating a commitment to professional values and job performance beyond expectations.
• The Pediatric Emergency Department Rising Star Award was presented to Brandy Dalton, RN For promoting an environment of professional accountability, demonstrating consistent enthusiasm, and a positive attitude as deemed by their peers.