Nursing Excellence

For our team, the compassion, art and science of nursing leads us to always strive for next-level care, quality outcomes and patient satisfaction.

A passion for patient care

Our team is rooted in the compassion of providing dignity and establishing trust to those in a vulnerable state, the art of technique and strategy in patient care, and the science of medicine and heart care.

“Our dedicated nursing team trains the next generation of nurses, using nursing students as techs to deepen their understanding of cardiac care needs. We support continuing education and professional development through scholarships and encourage staff to pursue higher education.”

Suzanne Krais, DNP  

Chief of Staff, Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Patient Services

The DAISY Award®

The DAISY Award is a special honor given to extraordinary nurses for the compassionate contributions they make every day, going above and beyond expectations in science and sensitivity.

Jocelyn Calauod—Denton
Ellen Nyquist—McKinney
Sydney McCall—Plano Q1
Courtnie Jones—Plano Q2

Sunshine Awards

This recognition and reward program is available to staff who provide non-nursing ancillary care and support services, as well as volunteers who go above and beyond to demonstrate exceptional service and compassion every day.

Alejandro Mercado—Denton
Kari Largent—Denton
Adrienne White—McKinney
David Carter—Plano Q1
Natalia Doroshchuk—Plano Q2

Excellence in Nursing 2024

The Baylor Scott & White Excellence in Nursing program honors remarkable nurses across the system.

Shiny Edwards—Plano
Gabriell Grayson (APRN System Winner)
Necole Kell—Denton
Alyson Rossee—Plano
Loree Thompson—Plano
Courtney Newsom—McKinney

Selected nursing accomplishments

Baylor Scott & White Heart – Plano named in 2024’s Becker’s Hospital Review for best hospitals for nurse communication.
Press Ganey Pinnacle of Excellence Award® and Guardian of Excellence Award® for emergency department admissions.
2024 Women’s Choice Award for Patient Safety, Heart Care, Minimally Invasive Surgery and Patient Experience.
Maria Hoffman, RN, won second place for her poster presentation, “Innovation through Education, Research and Evidence Based Practice,” presented at the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Delta Theta Chapter, Research Symposium.
Suzanne Krais, DNP, Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Patient Services, and Sharon King, DNP, Vice President of Patient Care, were recognized as Leaders in Healthcare by Local Profile magazine.
Jessica Thompson, RN, BSN, with Plano’s electrophysiology department, named Baylor Scott & White Health’s – DFW East Region Greatest Catch 2023.
Katie Choy, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, Regional Director of Nursing Professional Development and Wound Care, named one of the Texas Nurses Association’s Outstanding 25 Texas Nurses for 2024.