VUMC People Archive — Page 5 of 80

July 9, 2026

Deonna Taylor named Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer of Adult Ambulatory Nursing

In her new role, Taylor will continue providing strategic leadership for nursing practice across more than 400 ambulatory clinical sites across Middle Tennessee, providing diagnostic, surgical, infusion, primary care, specialty care and home-based services.

Lori Martin, MBA, BSN, RT(R)
July 8, 2026

Lori Martin named COO/CNO at Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital

In this dual capacity, Martin will be responsible for overseeing operations, driving growth and supporting care teams, reflecting both the importance of the function and the strong leadership she brings to VBCH. 

July 6, 2026

Sara Horst named to new informatics post in Department of Medicine

Horst contributes to the development of digital health at Vanderbilt Health as a HealthIT medical director, Epic physician builder and physician champion, and as a steering committee member of the Clinical Informatics Center.

July 2, 2026

For Jess Gagen, caring for patients means caring for families

The third-year pediatric resident was recognized for her commitment to the Vanderbilt Health Credo.

July 2, 2026

Patient Care Center structure changing for physical medicine and rehabilitation

The changes align with Vanderbilt Health’s strategic vision for growth, including regional expansion and the development of innovative rehabilitation and pain medicine services.

July 1, 2026

Lived experience, elevated care: A nurse’s journey with kidney disease 

At age 30, she was diagnosed with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), a genetically inherited condition. She is the fourth generation in her family to face it. And the first to survive it.