We strive to build a culture of learning, engagement and inclusion in which our nurses feel supported and empowered, both personally and professionally.
Nurses Play a Critical Role in Delivering High-Quality, Compassionate Care
At University of Vermont Health, our nurses are at the center of every patient experience, working at the frontlines of medicine to provide the best possible care, day after day.
Nurses at UVM Health invest in our patients and our community, and in turn, we invest in them. We strive to build a culture of learning, engagement and inclusion that supports and empowers our nurses, both personally and professionally.
Who We Are
Our nurses proudly serve patients across our rural academic health system by providing care at an academic medical center, two community hospitals, three critical access hospitals, a cancer center, a children's hospital, 154 outpatient care sites and continuing care services.
- University of Vermont Medical Center
- UVM Children's Hospital
- Central Vermont Medical Center
- Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
- Elizabethtown Community Hospital
- Alice Hyde Medical Center
- Porter Medical Center
- Home Health & Hospice
Partnerships with UVM Larner College of Medicine and UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences inform care through research and innovation. Through both our academic partnerships and other programs and partnerships with others, we are training the next generation of skilled individuals who both provide and support health care.
Nursing at UVM Health
We ensure your voices are heard by driving evidence-based changes to improve patient and employee experience.
We offer many ways for you to continually learn and grow, whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out in the nursing field.
Informatics nurses are patient advocates — using data and digital tools to support the best possible care.
Why Choose a Nursing Career at UVM Health?
At UVM Health you'll find:
- Multidisciplinary approach: A collaborative, interprofessional approach to nursing, with opportunities to work with and learn from colleagues across different departments and the health system as a whole.
- Career growth: An emphasis on professional development, with access to trainings, tuition reimbursement, career advancement pathways and more.
- Diverse opportunities: A range of clinical settings, from small community hospitals to specialized medical services, so you can find your niche.
- Inclusion: A chance to get involved, make your voice heard and shape policies and practices through professional governance.
- Strategy: Nursing strategic planning enables an organized look into the future in a systemic way that ensures nursing remains relevant and responsive to the needs of our patients and our people to provide a clear and consistent focus areas.
- Recognition: We honor our nurses and the extraordinary care they provide through recognition programs, including: Nurse's Week celebrations, certification celebrations, the BEE Award for our support staff and the DAISY Award, which celebrates the compassion and skills nurses bring to their work every day.
'They saved me.'
Sydney Hewit spent 10 days at UVM Medical Center as doctors searched for the cause of a mass pushing on her cerebellum. Nurses brought joy, silliness and hope.
Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care
UVM Health offers 24-hour skilled nursing care in home-like centers, so patients receive the personalized treatment and support they need in an environment that promotes privacy and dignity. Our experienced skilled nursing teams provide the highest level of care, delivered with compassion and respect. Learn more about our skilled nursing centers:
Nursing Leadership
Our nursing leadership fosters a dynamic environment that assures excellence in professional nursing practice across our health system.
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Carrie Howard-Canning, MBA, MSN, RN, CENP | Chief Nursing Executive, UVM Health |
| Peg Gagne, MSN, RN | Chief Nursing Officer, UVM Medical Center |
| Matthew Choate, BSN, RN, MBA, CEN, CPEN | Chief Nursing Officer, Central Vermont Medical Center |
| Linda Havey, DNP, RNC-OB | Chief Nursing Officer, Porter Medical Center |
| Carly Haag, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN-K | Chief Nursing Officer, Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital |
| Monica Ogelby, RN, MSN | Chief Nursing Officer, Vice President of Care Delivery, Home Health & Hospice |
| Julie Tromblee, MSN, RN | Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer, Elizabethtown Community Hospital |
| Rebecca Shutts, MSN, MBA, RN | Vice President of Medical Group Operations, Chief Nursing Officer, Alice Hyde Medical Center |
| Dawn Godaire, RN | Vice President, UVM Health Medical Group Clinical Operations |
| Rebecca Freeman, PhD, RN, FAAN | Vice President of Health Informatics, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer |
