VUH DAISY Recipients

Read Angela's Nomination

“I cannot say enough positive and affirming things about Ms. Angie. Wow! God’s gift to the nursing profession. Smart, knowledgeable, insightful, capable, compassionate, down to earth, and, most importantly, kind. I am so grateful that I was assigned to her on PostOp Day Zero. She gave me all her attention — no request was ignored, she anticipated things I didn’t know I needed and she brought a smile and encouraging word every time she walked into the room. ... She is an incredible nursing professional and an exemplary human being.”

Read Joseph's Nomination

“Joseph was an amazing nurse to my brother the entire shift (7-7). He showed true care and compassion and made my brother and me top priority. He was gentle and kind and allowed my brother every bit of dignity that he could. ... We have been here 14 days so far and while we have been treated very well, Joseph truly went above and beyond and could tell this was something that he does during each shift he works. He is an amazing nurse. There were so many things that he did throughout the night that I cannot begin to list them all, but I can say he exhibited the absolute best nursing care that I have ever witnessed. ... He is truly a gem within your hospital.” 

Read Marsha's Nomination

“I came into L&D at the hospital as a transfer from the birth center. I had another nurse for a couple hours who was also incredible, and she handed me over to Marsha when the shift change occurred and told me ‘I’d let Marsha take care of me any day.’ By the end of my experience, I definitely understood why! Marsha was so respectful, kind, and understanding of how much my birth plans had already had to alter, and she fought so hard to give me the labor and delivery I was wanting still. She advocated for me as a patient both in labor and after my son arrived, helped me move into so many positions to keep baby happy through contractions, and was never too busy to answer questions or speak to my doula, who she worked so well with.” 

Read Danielle's Nomination

“Danielle made sure that all the education and resources that were at our disposal were clear to us and that we understood how they fit within the needs we had during those first 48 hours. Danielle is wise beyond her years. Not only is she clinically sound, she informs her work by getting to know her patients and is then able to provide the kind of care that deliriously sleepy parents can only dream of. … Vanderbilt, and by extension our family, is lucky to have her and her experience.”