Grace Payden
February 2026
Grace
Payden
,
BSN
Bellevue Emergency Department
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
Nashville
,
TN
United States
She not only made a difference for this patient, but she also set an example for her fellow nurses of what it means to show genuinely kind and loving care, even when you know it may slow you down to do so.
Grace makes a difference every day with her patients and as a leader within the department. She leads, teaches, and is always willing to help anyone and everyone!

On this particular day, Grace was taking care of a homeless patient. She really went above and beyond, even going so far as to wash this patient’s feet. She also researched to find as many resources as she could for the patient in an attempt to provide him with new clothing and shoes. Her compassionate care for this patient is something that you just don’t see every day.

She not only made a difference for this patient, but she also set an example for her fellow nurses of what it means to show genuinely kind and loving care, even when you know it may slow you down to do so. She is a phenomenal nurse, a very kind soul, and someone who truly shows each patient the care that she would want someone to provide for her loved ones.