The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award is an international recognition program that honors and celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide every day. The DAISY Foundation was established by the family of J. Patrick Barnes after he died from complications of the auto-immune disease ITP in 1999. During his hospitalization, they deeply appreciated the care and compassion shown to Patrick and his entire family. When he died, they felt compelled to say "thank you" to nurses in a very public way.
Please say thank you by sharing your story of how a nurse made a difference you will never forget! Share your story.
Vanderbilt Ambulatory and Clinic recipients (click on dates for complete list of all VUMC recipients):
Winter 2023
• Beatrice Thompson, RN, Vanderbilt Health Walk-in Clinic Cool Springs, a part of Vanderbilt Adult Ambulatory Clinics
• Aureata Majors, APRN, Vanderbilt Health Clinic at Walgreen’s on Hart Lane, a part of Vanderbilt Adult Ambulatory Clinics
• Mason Dobson Blatt, LPN, Medical Infusion Clinic, Vanderbilt Adult Ambulatory Clinics
Fall 2022
Summer 2022
Spring 2022
• Brittney Baer, BSN, RN, VICC Clinical Trials
• Kimberly Kramer, RN, Vanderbilt Center for Women’s Health
Winter 2021
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• Ashley McNeil, RN 2, Plastic Surgery Clinic
• Jodie Wickenheiser, RN2, Center for Women’s Health Fertility Clinic
Fall 2021
• Ronda Mathes, LPN, Franklin Walk-in Clinic
• Virginia Freeman, RN, Shelbyville
Late Summer 2021
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• Virginia Freeman, RN 2, VHVI Shelbyville Clinic
• Ronda Mathes, LPN2, Shelbyville Urgent Care Clinic
Summer 2021
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• Erin Leap, RN 4 CC, Cancer Infusion Center, 100 Oaks
• Hannah Lee Ritter, AGPCNP, Urology Clinic
Spring 2021
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• Janet Murrian, RN 2. CC, Cancer Infusion Center
• Charlotte Chavous, RN 3, Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Institute
Winter 2021
• Mason Dobson, LPN, Medical Infusion Clinic
• Meredith Nolan, RN, Vanderbilt Eye Institute
Fall 2020
• Jerry Ellis, RN, Cancer Infusion Center
• Makennah Wharton, BSN, RN, Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute
Summer 2020
• Sophia Fickel, BSN, RN, Cancer Infusion Center
• Valerie Matthews, MSN, RN, CBN, Surgery Patient Care Center
Spring 2020
• Elizabeth (Liz) Rice, RN, Cancer Clinic
Winter 2019
• Jennifer Baldwin, RN, Medical Infusion Clinic Entity
Fall 2019
• Brigitte Williams, BSN, RN, Cancer Infusion Center
Summer 2019
• Donna Atherton, RN, Cancer Clinic
Spring 2019
• Cordelia Bushong, BSN, RN, Multiple Sclerosis Clinic
Winter 2018 (Inaugural)
• Diana Levine, LPN, Cancer Clinic