Nursing Archive — Page 10 of 33

Kelly Mathis, BSN, RN, smiles while holding a framed DAISY Award certificate in a hospital hallway. The certificate reads “The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses” and “KELLY MATHIS BSN, RN.”
January 20, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘She devoted every second to saving my daughter’s life, and she did so with grace, love and a smile.’

Kelly Mathis, BSN, RN, works in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.

By Kylie Avery
Edie Vaughn, RN, stands near the center of a large group of colleagues and well-wishers at her retirement party, with a presentation screen behind them.
January 20, 2025

Edie Vaughn retires after 52 years of service at Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Edie Vaughn began her career at VUMC in the fall of 1972, and after 52 years of service she retired from her role as a nurse in the Surgical Specialties unit.

By Kylie Avery
Exterior of a multi-story building with the entrance labeled “Vanderbilt Primary Care” and street number 2153. A sign reads “FDC Fire Department Connection.”
January 17, 2025

Vanderbilt Primary Care North Nashville helping to improve health outcomes

Vanderbilt’s first primary care clinic in North Nashville is nurse-run and offers all aspects of primary care, preventive and acute services to adults and children over 2.

By Matt Batcheldor
Nurse in blue scrubs stands beside a hospital bed and medical equipment in a patient room.
January 16, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘She looked out for me and connected with me on a deep level.’

Rio Cady, RN, works in the Obstetrics/Gynecology Unit at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.

By Kylie Avery
Regina Akin, RN, BSN, smiles while holding a white flower arrangement in a room with framed artwork and display shelves in the background.
January 16, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘When my daughter lost vision in her left eye, we were terrified.’

Regina Akin, BSN, RN, works at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.

By Kylie Avery
Charles Botamer, an RN, smiles while wearing navy-blue medical scrubs in a hospital room.
January 16, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘When Dad needed care and compassion, Charles was there.’

Charles Botamer, RN, works in the Intensive Care Unit at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital. He is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.

By Kylie Avery