Credo Award

February 16, 2024

Inspired by a childhood friend’s care journey, Jennifer Wright always knew she would work for Vanderbilt one day

“I love what I do; I have a passion for people, and I know getting my job done is helping someone. When I say I’m going to do something, I want to succeed.”

By Nancy Humphrey
February 12, 2024

Technical glitches are no match for Trisha James’s grant submission skills.

Strong work ethic, dedication to customer service, compassion and commitment to teamwork earn James a VUMC Credo Award.

By Kathy Whitney
January 25, 2024

Credo Awards hit 15-year milestone

168 winners (so far) of the honor for exemplary employees

By Wayne Wood
November 16, 2023

Random acts of kindness and team building put pediatric nurse anesthetist Caroline Campbell in the spotlight with Credo Award

“When people are feeling down, I want to do something to make everyone feel better.”

By Christina Echegaray
September 19, 2023

Flavia Atkins brings caring and leadership to the patients she guides as a health care navigator

She takes pride not only in guiding patients on their health care journeys but also in serving as a resource who is always available to her fellow navigators

By Leigh MacMillan
August 29, 2023

For VUMC materials management supervisor Kelvin Devane, surgical patients’ needs are top of mind

“I don’t know these people on the table having surgery, but it’s somebody’s dad, somebody’s mom, somebody’s child. I just want to help take care of them.”

By Nancy Humphrey
August 25, 2023

Employing her background in counseling, Shannon Ontiveros brings compassion, advocacy and confidence to the Office of Faculty Affairs

By Bill Snyder
March 24, 2023

Whittney Ransom brings infectious positivity and exemplary work to her pharmacy job. She tells jokes too.

"Her level of commitment to her colleagues is amazing and something we should all strive for."
By Nancy Humphrey
March 6, 2023

“Mama Stella” Lochmiller brings softness and support to the PICU

A combination of professional experience and personal loss makes Lochmiller a Credo Award winner during the February 2023 Leadership Assembly.
By Danny Bonvissuto
February 27, 2023

Calm, cool and collected, Lamar Bowman shines in high-pressure situations

For his professionalism, kindness, patience and nursing skills, Bowman, assistant nurse manager, was recognized with a Credo Award.
By Kathy Whitney
December 29, 2022

Katonya Graham’s dedication and persistence saved a patient’s life

“Without Katonya’s efforts, the patient would not have seen us in a timely manner. This is condition where any delay in treatment can result in death or disability."
By Leigh MacMillan
December 6, 2022

Paula Ciero fun toy toolkit puts children at ease during clinic visits

From fidget bracelets to sound tubes to "squishies," Ciero finds ways to make children smile.
By Christina Echegaray
November 11, 2022

With each pediatric heart surgery she schedules, Alicia Kepley builds a rapport with families

By Nancy Humphrey