Vanderbilt University Hospital Archive — Page 4 of 21
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October 16, 2025
DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Shanda is the kind of nurse who changes lives, not just through her skill but through her heart.’
Shanda Bridges, RN, works in the Neurological Intensive Care unit at Vanderbilt University Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners. -
October 16, 2025
DAISY Award spotlight: ‘I have never seen this level of compassion combined with a dedication to go above and beyond for the patient.’
Megan Wambold, BSN, RN, works in the Transitional Care unit at Vanderbilt University Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners. -
September 18, 2025
Elevator encounter highlights case manager Sharon Johnston’s compassion and problem-solving skills
“Somebody had a problem, and I knew I could fix it,” said Johnston, who received a 2025 Patient and Family Choice Award. -
September 7, 2025
First floor of new Jim Ayers Tower set to open Oct. 1 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
The 28,000-square-foot pulmonary stepdown unit is the first of six inpatient floors in the new building that rises above 21st Avenue on the Vanderbilt Health Main Campus in Nashville. -
August 21, 2025
DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Thank you to Sam, for upholding the highest level of nursing care and bringing happiness and peace in the darkest of times.’
Samantha Murphy, RN, works in the Medical Intensive Care unit at Vanderbilt University Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners. -
August 8, 2025
Renovated kitchen elevates staff efficiency and enhances patient nutrition and care
The resulting space brings new capabilities to as many as 80 staff members operating in and out of the kitchen for every meal. -
July 15, 2025
Love for storytelling and science led Paul Parisot to become a hospitalist
“He deserves the highest recognition for his endless effort, dedication and thoughtful approach to the care of his patients.”