Employee Spotlight Archive
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July 7, 2021
VUMC nurse Tamara Slagle was losing her sight. A cornea transplant allowed her to keep the job she loves.
“My day-to-day living has gotten easier, and my job too.” -
June 18, 2021
The whitewater trip was a disaster. It motivated Renée Garside to become an expert kayaker.
There’s no doubt she loves it, especially when she says things like: “I just love it, love it, love it.” -
June 18, 2021
Midwives saving lives
The mother of the groom was choking at a wedding reception. A person needed CPR on a plane. Two Vanderbilt midwives stepped up. -
May 17, 2021
A child’s beloved stuffed toy was missing. Two Children’s Hospital nurses mounted a midnight expedition to the basement to find Stuart the pink tiger.
Searching dozens of laundry bags in quest of a patient's pink-and-white companion -
April 29, 2021
Songs written by Palliative Care Unit caregivers reflect uncertain times and offer a reminder: “Take Good Care”
Five songs providing a snapshot of how the pandemic year felt on the patient care front lines -
April 22, 2021
A young doctor wrote of a life-or-death moment caring for a patient. The New England Journal of Medicine published it as a graphic novel.
A terrifying tale from her first weekend on call. -
April 14, 2021
Goats galore are the ultimate stress reliever for lab manager Kris Ellis
She loves her job at VUMC, but it can be stressful. She gets home from work, heads to the barn, and the stress melts away.