DAISY Award

December 16, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Kayce made me feel confident when I was scared, reassured when I was anxious, and safe when I felt like everything was close to falling apart.’

Kayce Boyd, RN, works in the Center for Women’s Health Mt. Juliet. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.

By Kylie Avery
December 16, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Eric soared above what we expected and delivered holistic care (mind, body and soul)’

Eric Kapitbahay, RN, BSN, works on the 7 South Dialysis unit of Vanderbilt University Hospital. He is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.

By Kylie Avery
December 16, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘I was the victim of a traumatic attack. Alex was there in such big ways.’

Alex Ford, RN, works at Vanderbilt Primary Care Bellevue. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.

By Kylie Avery
November 21, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘She always goes above what we expect and is kind and patient’

Miriam Majors, BSN, RN, works in the Surgical Services unit at Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.

By Kylie Avery
October 3, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘He explained everything in full detail, so we knew what to expect.’

William Ladner, BSN, RN, works in the Intensive Care Unit at Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital. He is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.

By Matt Batcheldor
October 3, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘While I nervously anticipated fetal surgery, Taylor was a calm in the storm.’

Taylor Melanson, RN, works in the Labor & Delivery Unit of Vanderbilt University Hospital. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.

By Matt Batcheldor
October 3, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘I felt scared and alone until Miss Emily walked into my room.’

Emily Turner, BSN, RN, works on the 9 North Surgical Specialties unit of Vanderbilt University Hospital. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.
By Matt Batcheldor
October 3, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘I saw Denise after a sexual assault. She provided kind and sensitive care.’

Denise Savage-Desai, APRN-BC, works in the Student Health Center. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.
By Matt Batcheldor
October 3, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘She has been there so many times for my husband and me.’

Jenny Meier, RN, works in the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.
By Matt Batcheldor
September 16, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘She was kind, concerned, and had a genuine compassion for my daughter and me.’

Melanie McAfee, RN works in the Child & Adolescent Unit at Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.
By Matt Batcheldor
September 16, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Melody’s commitment to excellence and patient-centered care makes her an invaluable asset to the surgical department at Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital.’

Melody Mullaney, RN, works in the surgical department at Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.
By Matt Batcheldor
September 16, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Amidst the clinical efficiency of a hospital, there’s room for humanity and kindness.’

Keiryn Weiss, BSN, RN, CPN, works in the Pediatric Emergency Department at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.
By Matt Batcheldor
August 15, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: “When I think back on how scary that evening was, I always think about how grateful I am that Lauren was our nurse”

Lauren Guthrie, RN 2 CC, works on the Labor and Delivery unit at Vanderbilt University Hospital. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.
By Matt Batcheldor
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