Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

July 15, 2019

Second quarter DAISY Awards honor four extraordinary nurses

DAISY Awards are given to great nurses all over the United States and in many other countries. This is Vanderbilt’s latest group.

By Matt Batcheldor

May 22, 2019

Bridget Perez was in intensive care and couldn’t make it to her daughter’s graduation. With the help of Vanderbilt nurses, the graduation came to her.

“Pomp and Circumstance.” Tears. Cupcakes. All in an intensive care unit.

By Tavia Smith

February 18, 2019

As a paramedic, Kyle Fisher saved many lives. As an organ donor, he saved six more.

Vanderbilt staff pays tribute to his heroism with Honor Walk

By Matt Batcheldor

January 3, 2019

It was a normal workday at Kroger. Then Charles Fisher almost died.

After his collapse, a team formed to save his life: coworkers and bystanders who knew CPR; first responders who used a defibrillator; and doctors and nurses at Vanderbilt

By Matt Batcheldor