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Our team : the heart of our success
Working closely with physicians on the medical staff and volunteers who graciously give their time , there is a strong sense of pride for the reputation of being a nationally recognized hospital specializing in heart and vascular care and a choice for many clinicians and patients . Employees develop commitment statements to summarize their reason for being in their role and giving their best to patients , families and each other .
The culture at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital is one that encourages all employees to value every role and every position . Not a single recognition day for one discipline is celebrated . Annually , the entire team celebrates “ Partners in Care Week ” which signifies that we are “ all in it together .”
ANCC Magnet ®
Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital attained Magnet ® recognition for the fourth consecutive time in 2022 . This four-time designation granted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center ( ANCC ) signifies that the hospital is one out less than 35 hospitals in Texas to achieve the fourth designation . According to the ANCC , only 2 % of the 6,300 US hospitals have achieved four consecutive Magnet recognition designations .
Employee recognitions for 2023

People

YEAR IN REVIEW ( FY2023 )
RNs with BSN or Higher Degree

94 %

RN / Direct patient care retention

90.6 %

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DFW Great 100 nurses
Megan Ramos , MSN , RN , NEA-BC , Post Anesthesia Care Unit ( PACU ) Manager and Magnet coordinator , was honored as a DFW Great 100 Nurse .
Baylor Scott & White Health Excellence in Nursing Award
To recognize extraordinary nurses whose compassion and commitment to caring for their patients are valued by their coworkers and their patients , Baylor Scott & White Health established Excellence in Nursing Award . Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas received recognition for two recipients in fiscal year 2023 .
Employee nominee to the Dallas- Fort Worth Hospital Council
Thomas Gilder is the first face most patients and visitors see when they enter Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas as our valet .
Volunteers : A part of the team
Caring Hearts ® volunteers are a part of the team providing emotional support and timely communication to patients .
Volunteer nominee to the Dallas- Fort Worth Hospital Council
Raymond Ornelaz had a cardiac event and underwent a successful cardiac catheterization . He says his experience as a patient coupled with the passing of his wife contributed to his desire and dedication to serving others as a volunteer .
Kristin Andrus , BSN , RN , CCRN , Supervisor for PACU
Megan Lastra-Cruz , BSN , RN , Specialty Care Unit