Employee Spotlight Archive — Page 7 of 14
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February 15, 2021
Patients’ stories motivate Lizzie Simonds, the only paramedic working in VUMC’s COVID unit
She remembers one man who was scared and couldn't rest: “I spent 45 minutes…sitting next to him, holding his hand so he felt safe enough to try to sleep for a little bit." -
February 9, 2021
VUMC Valentines: They met at employee orientation, the proposal was in Langford Auditorium, the wedding is set for next year
Camille Allison and Tyler Deresky didn't learn much about policy or parking permits, but orientation was the start of something beautiful -
February 8, 2021
The Christmas bombing cut a patient off from her vital medications. Specialty pharmacy technician Nikki Auen was there to help.
“We will always advocate for our patients in any way we can. It’s just what we do.” -
December 22, 2020
VUMC front-line workers receive special delivery
Cards from local schoolchildren bring special greetings, including "You deserve 100 million candy canes." -
November 17, 2020
On the front lines of COVID with a word and a prayer
Sherry Perry knows what it's like to have COVID, and she brings her experience to patients and families as chaplain on VUMC's COVID unit -
November 17, 2020
Kevin Johnson and Reed Omary want to put a podcast in your ear
Faculty members' podcasts focus on biomedical informatics and future design of health care -
November 13, 2020
VUMC employee attends honor walk for her brother, becomes passionate organ donation advocate
Her brother Taylor's death was heartbreaking, but Anna Lorenz is determined to inspire others with his example