Credo Award Archive — Page 7 of 8

Smiling person wearing glasses and a purple checkered shirt stands with arms crossed in a warmly lit hallway.
January 2, 2020

Chris Pua’s behind-the-scenes work brings him into spotlight

He hopes the software applications and systems he and his team develop work so well that users don’t even notice them.

Smiling man in green scrubs and an ID lanyard sits in a pediatric hospital examination room, with an exam table and medical equipment around him.
November 20, 2019

Nicholas Blackmon creates casts to help children heal. He just received a Credo Award for his dedication, positivity and work ethic.

“Nick always says, ‘it will be OK,’ and ‘we got this.’”

Drea Gaffney stands smiling in a Vanderbilt Office of Finance hallway, wearing a magenta top and black cardigan.
September 23, 2019

Drea Gaffney thinks of her own father every time she speaks with patients about their bills

Gaffney said that the best part of her job is being able to tell patients that their account is resolved, and they don’t have to worry about it any more.

Debora Bohlen poses indoors wearing a black top, white cardigan, layered pearl necklaces, and name badges.
September 11, 2019

Deborah Bohlen celebrated for compassion and support of her team at the office and beyond

“Deb supports people in their professional roles as well as their personal roles.”

A uniformed plant operations employee stands with folded arms in an industrial workspace, with machinery and work surfaces in the background.
August 19, 2019

The Fixer: Dalton Hogue’s behind-the-scenes work keeps VUMC running smoothly

“I didn’t think many people noticed what we do, so it was nice to know someone noticed.”

Gail Cherry, wearing a blue patterned nursing uniform with a stethoscope and identification badge, smiles at the camera in a bright indoor setting.
July 17, 2019

Gail Cherry remembers what it’s like being a patient and brings that sensitivity to others

“She has a passion for nursing, for the patient and for anybody else in the room with the patient. She’s a beautiful person inside and out.”