Awards and Recognitions
Perioperative team members are continuously advancing in their chosen career path. Congratulations to the below-listed staff members on their advancement!
Brian Kell, CerAT is now Lead Anesthesia Tech
Brian Emerson, MD, has been appointed as the new Pediatric Anesthesia Ambulatory Medical Director
Sara Hightower, Cath Lab Manager completed her Master of Science in Nursing
Heather Koehn, ENT fellow 2020-2021 completed Management in Health Care at
Matt Lucas, CSL completed the Master’s of Management in Health Care at Vanderbilt’s Owen School of Business in September 2021
Carrie Menser, MD, has been appointed to the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) Advisory Committee for Clinical Deterioration
Marti Milliken, CerAT, is now Manager of Anesthesia Technicians & Technologists
David Roberts, MD, is the recipient of the Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowship Educator of the Year Award (AY 2020-2021)
Jenna Sobey, MD, has been appointed as the Clinical Director of Anesthesia Services for VCH Radiology
Maria Sullivan, OR Manager completed the Master’s of Management in Health Care at Vanderbilt’s Owen School of Business in September 2021
Jeffrey S. Upperman, MD appointed governor of the American College of Surgeons (ACS)
Camila Walters, MD, has been selected by the TN Medical Association and the Nashville Academy of Medicine for the John Ingram Institute for Physician Leadership Immersion Program
Kudos
Jason Thorpe and Lynn Smith have performed exceptionally well as first assistants on complex cases where a second “first assistant” enabled a smoother operation, with better exposure allowing a shorter cross-clamp. Given their years of experience and engagement in overall patient care, they both do an outstanding job every day, and I especially appreciate their ability to flex into the first assist position. They have performed at this level in the past and once again are doing this during a critical period for our team. They are outstanding team members!
- Anonymous
This past Saturday Lauren Boston, Kathleen Gobbell, Jill McCann-Van Dokkum, Elizabeth Schwartz, Raven Stafford, and Molly Napier presented at the Tennessee Society of Perianesthesia Nurses (TSPAN) Conference. Both presentations highlighted the team’s commitment to evidenced-based practice and providing excellent care to our patients and families at MCJCHV! They received many accolades and questions following each presentation. Click
HERE for photos!
Congratulations Lauren, Kathleen, Jill, Elizabeth, Raven, and Molly! I am so proud of your accomplishments and grateful to have you on our team!!
- LeighAnn Chadwell, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Manager, Perioperative and Procedural Services