Vanderbilt Tullahoma – Harton Hospital (VTHH) recognized Kyle Stroud, BSN, RN, Intensive Care Unit, as their most recent DAISY Award recipient.

A nurse at Vanderbilt Tullahoma – Harton Hospital is honored quarterly with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of The DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day.

The nomination for Kyle was made by a long-time, highly respected community physician.  A portion of the nomination read, “I have been a physician for over 38 years and have worked with many nurses in many situations.  My family is extremely grateful for Kyle’s presence here!”

Kyle’s unit manager shared, “Kyle is a team player.  He is caring and compassionate, as a nurse should be, but he takes time and attention to be sure that patients are advocated for every step of the way.  His top concern is that all patients are receiving the highest level of care to meet their individual needs.”

“Vanderbilt Tullahoma – Harton Hospital is proud to be a healthcare organization who participates in The DAISY Award program,” said Chief Nursing Officer Marilyn Smith, DNP, MSN, RN, NE-BC. “We know our nurses are heroes every day. The DAISY Foundation allows us to spotlight them and the wonderful care they provide.”