Tanya Hall
November 2025
Tanya
Hall
,
RN
Float Pool
Baptist Health Hardin
Elizabethtown
,
KY
United States
Her ability to remain composed, empathetic, and professional under pressure creates a healing environment for patients, families, and colleagues alike.
Tanya Hall is an exceptional nurse with profound compassion, clinical expertise, and unwavering dedication to her patients and community. A remarkable encounter with a patient exemplifies the depth of her impact.
While caring for a patient recovering from a hip fracture following a fall, Tanya conducted ger routine interview with her characteristic warmth and thoroughness. When she asked the patient if any family was present, the patient shared, “No, my husband was here earlier, but he has Parkinson’s and hasn’t been doing well since his wreck about a month ago. I sent him home to rest.”
Something about that struck Tanya, who, with her keen intuition and attentiveness, asked, “Does he drive a white pickup that wrecked on the Parkway?” The patient's eyes widened. “Yes… How did you know that?”
Tanya then revealed an extraordinary connection: on her way home from a long night shift weeks earlier, she witnessed a truck veer off the road, crashing into a fence and a tree. Without hesitation, Tanya pulled over, rushed to the driver’s side, and found the patient's husband, who had fallen asleep at the wheel. She immediately called 911, stayed by his side, held his hand, and offered calm reassurance until the ambulance arrived, ensuring he felt safe and cared for. Miraculously, he appeared uninjured.
The patient, deeply moved, shared that she and her husband had been searching for that compassionate nurse who was present with him and that they even posted on Facebook to find her. It was a full circle moment, one that captured the essence of nursing: quiet heroism, compassion without boundaries, and genuine human connection.
This serendipitous reunion is a testament to Tanya’s extraordinary character and nursing excellence. She consistently demonstrates advanced clinical judgement, delivering care with precision and compassion that transforms lives. Her ability to remain composed, empathetic, and professional under pressure creates a healing environment for patients, families, and colleagues alike.
Tanya’s meticulous attention to detail and relentless pursuit of quality set a gold standard in healthcare. Her actions-both on that roadside and in the hospital – reflect a rare blend of selflessness, expertise, and heart. Tanya’s care extends far beyond the walls of our facility, touching lives in unexpected and profound ways. Her story with this patient and her husband is not an isolated act but a reflection of her daily dedication to extraordinary care.
For her compassion, leadership, and unwavering commitment to excellence, Tanya is a true DAISY nurse.
While caring for a patient recovering from a hip fracture following a fall, Tanya conducted ger routine interview with her characteristic warmth and thoroughness. When she asked the patient if any family was present, the patient shared, “No, my husband was here earlier, but he has Parkinson’s and hasn’t been doing well since his wreck about a month ago. I sent him home to rest.”
Something about that struck Tanya, who, with her keen intuition and attentiveness, asked, “Does he drive a white pickup that wrecked on the Parkway?” The patient's eyes widened. “Yes… How did you know that?”
Tanya then revealed an extraordinary connection: on her way home from a long night shift weeks earlier, she witnessed a truck veer off the road, crashing into a fence and a tree. Without hesitation, Tanya pulled over, rushed to the driver’s side, and found the patient's husband, who had fallen asleep at the wheel. She immediately called 911, stayed by his side, held his hand, and offered calm reassurance until the ambulance arrived, ensuring he felt safe and cared for. Miraculously, he appeared uninjured.
The patient, deeply moved, shared that she and her husband had been searching for that compassionate nurse who was present with him and that they even posted on Facebook to find her. It was a full circle moment, one that captured the essence of nursing: quiet heroism, compassion without boundaries, and genuine human connection.
This serendipitous reunion is a testament to Tanya’s extraordinary character and nursing excellence. She consistently demonstrates advanced clinical judgement, delivering care with precision and compassion that transforms lives. Her ability to remain composed, empathetic, and professional under pressure creates a healing environment for patients, families, and colleagues alike.
Tanya’s meticulous attention to detail and relentless pursuit of quality set a gold standard in healthcare. Her actions-both on that roadside and in the hospital – reflect a rare blend of selflessness, expertise, and heart. Tanya’s care extends far beyond the walls of our facility, touching lives in unexpected and profound ways. Her story with this patient and her husband is not an isolated act but a reflection of her daily dedication to extraordinary care.
For her compassion, leadership, and unwavering commitment to excellence, Tanya is a true DAISY nurse.