DALLAS, TEXAS – The annual list of the Metroplex’s best nurses is out, and seven nurses from Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas find themselves honored among the region’s Great 100 Nurses.
The honorees from Texas Health Dallas are:
- Stella Apari, B.S.N., R.N.-BC, staff nurse for inpatient psychiatry
- Marlon Encarguez Cortez, B.S.N., R.N., ONC, orthopedics staff nurse
- Salomie Devassy, M.S.N., R.N.-BC, NEA-BC, nurse manager for inpatient psychiatry
- Laura Helton, B.S.N., R.N.C-NIC, neonatal intensive care unit nurse
- Jenna Hermann, B.S.N., R.N., medical intensive care unit nurse supervisor
- Kelle McGough, M.S.N., R.N., nurse manager for orthopedics
- Michelle Palmore, B.S.N., R.N., CNOR, nurse supervisor for orthopedics and perioperative services
“It is an honor and privilege to practice beside these amazing nurses who have contributed to the profession of nursing, their patients and their communities in an extraordinary way,” said Cole Edmonson, D.N.P., R.N., FACHE, NEA-BC, chief nursing officer at Texas Health Dallas. “These nurses represent the future of nursing as they advance their own education, research, leadership and mentor the next generation of nurses.”
The DFW Great 100 Nurses Inc. annually sponsors the “DFW Great 100 Nurses” to honor registered nurses in the area who exemplify excellence in the art and science of nursing. Nurses are nominated by their peers, and may only be named to the list once in their career.
“The Great 100 Nurses are the best of the best, and we’re honored to have seven of these superstars at Texas Health Dallas,” said James A. Berg, FACHE, hospital president. “Our nurses set a high standard for each other, an example of excellence that is made up of hard work and dedication for every patient, every day. I am proud that their work was recognized among the best in our region.”
In all, Texas Health Resources system hospital nurses won 29 of the 100 spots on the coveted list, the most for any health system in North Texas. Click here to see the list of recognized nurses from Texas Health hospitals.
“Texas Health nurses like those recognized in this year’s Great 100 have created a distinctive reputation for compassion and excellence among patients and physicians,” said Barclay Berdan, FACHE, CEO of Texas Health. “It’s a privilege to see so many of our star caregivers recognized for excellence in their vital field.”
The “Great 100 Nurses” will be honored at the 25th annual gala on April 28 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas.