Employee Spotlight Archive — Page 7 of 14
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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. -
March 25, 2021
VUMC scientist Edie Sannella celebrates 90th birthday, puts in full day in virology lab
“I don’t feel 90. And people say they don’t think that I am 90. So, I think I must be doing OK.” -
February 18, 2021
Who is that masked man?
Frank Nix of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit finds a way to connect with patient families with his custom face covers -
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.”