Vanderbilt Health Nursing Archive — Page 5 of 27

Lacey Thomas, identified in the attachment caption, holds a DAISY Award presentation folder in a room decorated with white daisies. The folder reads “The DAISY Foundation” and “Honoring Nurses Internationally in Memory of J. Patrick Barnes”; a chalkboard behind her reads “DAISY Honoree Lacey.”
November 26, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Lacey’s warm greeting and confident professionalism set the tone for our entire experience.’

Lacey Thomas, BSN, RN, works in the Progressive Care unit at Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
Tammie Cornell, RN, smiles while holding a framed DAISY Award certificate for Extraordinary Nurses.
November 26, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘She knows what her patients need and knows how to approach difficult topics.’

Tammie Cornell, RN, works in the Intensive Care unit at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
Black banner under a white canopy reading “VANDERBILT HOME CARE SERVICES” and “CELEBRATING 40 YEARS,” beside a catered food table in a grassy outdoor setting.
November 12, 2025

Vanderbilt Home Care Services celebrates 40 years of excellence

Founded in 1985, VHCS has grown into a comprehensive home-based care program, serving a daily census of over 650 patients.

By Kylie Avery
Kaelyn Miller, BSN, RN, smiles while holding a framed DAISY Award certificate for Extraordinary Nurses in a hospital hallway.
November 5, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Kaelyn was brave, bold and attentive.’

Kaelyn Miller, BSN, RN works in the Pediatric Medicine Acute Care unit at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
Trey Brown, NP, smiles while holding a framed DAISY Award certificate in front of a Vanderbilt Orthopaedics and Vanderbilt Health backdrop. The certificate reads “The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses” and “Trey Brown, NP.”
November 5, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘I hope all patients get to experience the same great care and attention.’

Trey Brown, MSN, NP, works in the department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation at Vanderbilt Adult Ambulatory Clinics. He is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
Tess Whitworth, RN, smiles while holding a DAISY Award trophy in front of a colorful balloon display.
November 5, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Her ability to balance technical skill with genuine compassion is a testament to her excellence as a nurse.’ 

Tess Whitworth, BSN, RN, works in the Myelosuppression/Stem Cell Transplant unit at Vanderbilt University Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery