Credo Award

August 26, 2021

When VUMC’s COVID-19 unit opened, Leslie Thompson eagerly stepped up to work there. She’d do it again in a heartbeat.

“Someone had to go clean those rooms up, and I’m happy to do whatever I’m asked to do. It comes with the job. I just wanted to help out and be a team player.”

By Jill Clendening
June 14, 2021

Opening a new patient care unit requires months of planning. Devin Bunch helped open the COVID-19 ICU in just a matter of days.

“Whatever it is, we roll up our sleeves and do what’s best for our patients.”

By Nancy Humphrey
June 1, 2021

Michelle Kennedy follows the same mantra whether at work or in her personal life: be a good role model and walk the walk.

“I won’t ask someone to do something I wouldn’t do myself. I try to give 110% every day. Whatever I can do to help people, I will.”

By Jessica Pasley
May 26, 2021

Chris Terry gets satisfaction from solving patients’ barriers to care long before they become real problems

“Chris’s dedication not only kept the patient from having a potentially bad outcome, but also demonstrates the type of customer service our patients should expect from VUMC.”

By Jill Clendening
March 18, 2021

Laresa Jackson’s coworkers are so sorry she won a Credo Award. (Not really)

Public recognition is not her thing. But she’s always reminding her staff of the difference they make.

By Jessica Pasley
February 25, 2021

Grace Cronin, known as “Miss Grace,” by patients and families, just earned a Credo Award for her ability to ease concerns and willingness to help out wherever possible.

“She is a positive influence to all who meet her, and it is a privilege to know such a wonderful physical therapist.”

By Emily Stembridge
February 25, 2021

Driven by passion and persistence, Kim Arnold goes above and beyond to help patients

“Her service and love for our patients translates directly with her quality of work.”
By Matt Batcheldor
January 8, 2021

In his first six months at Vanderbilt’s Dayani Center, Eric Jarvis maneuvered a car crash, a tornado and a pandemic.

Through it all, his leadership has been a steadying influence for his 60-member team
By Doug Campbell
November 17, 2020

Sharlinda Robertson has a way with toddlers having tantrums. And everybody else, too.

Her small acts of kindness earned her a Credo Award.
By Matt Batcheldor
November 6, 2020

Johnny Wedderburn’s positivity, kindness and innovation help patients become independent again

"He cares for the entire person and doesn’t just perform a job."
By Nancy Humphrey
September 18, 2020

With a smile and a paint brush, Tim Temple works to bring quality care to patients at VPH

“He problem solves solutions unique to the behavioral health environment and models empathy and compassion for our patients and for his colleagues.”
By Doug Campbell
September 18, 2020

After a tornado tore through Thomas Akins’s home in an overnight storm, he was only worried about one thing: getting to work to serve patients and families.

“He is truly the most positive person and a real example of the Credo.”
By Paul Govern
August 28, 2020

From organizing ugly sweater parties to serving as a guide for new international students, Jennifer Craker does it all.

“I’ve worked in four institutions with a ton of people in a role like hers, and I’ve never encountered anyone even close to her caliber.”
By Nancy Humphrey