VTHH DAISY Recipients

Read Sara's Nomination

“Impressed, grateful, overwhelmed by her kindness; these are the very strong emotions that come to my mind when I think of what ED Nurse Sara Elliott did for my family recently. My 37-year-old son had ALS. He was on hospice care at home. On Sunday afternoon while watching a movie, his time came, and he slumped over in his wheelchair. My daughter-in-law was terrified and very upset. Despite knowing he had a fatal disease, she began resuscitation efforts. She called 911 and he was taken by ambulance to the VTHH ED. There he was provided care by the most amazing group of folks. (The staff was nothing short of amazing at every turn, but that is a different story). Sara was the ED charge nurse that day, and ensured my son received exceptional care, individualized to him..”

Read Kyle's Nomination

““I have been a physician for over 38 years and have worked with many nurses in many situations. None have done a better job than this young man. He is compassionate and caring and very competent. He has been extremely attentive to my dad during his week in the CCU and has been a great blessing as he passed from this life to his home in heaven this evening. My family is extremely grateful for Kyle’s presence here! Thanks, Kyle!” ”

Read Jenny's Nomination

“When given the news that our daughter had a very rare, and almost always fatal, chromosomal condition called Triploidy, our hearts were shattered. We moved through life hoping for a miracle, or a misread blood test, but that just was not part of our plan. We checked in at Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital and were immediately greeted by nurse Jenny Shelton. She has the kindest bedside manner, was extremely warm and nurturing. She was delicate with our situation, and graciously welcomed our friends and family that were visiting to love us during such a hard time. Jenny cared for me, and I felt that she was loving me as a daughter as I was laboring to meet my own.”