Marlyn Lagrama, RN

Marlyn exemplifies nurse engagement through her dedication to patient care, professional development, and supporting the team. As a charge nurse, she serves as a trusted leader who consistently fosters collaboration, resilience, and a positive work environment. She actively preps and mentors new nurses, helping them build confidence and competence while feeling welcome and supported by the team. As a CLABSI Champion, she promotes best practices and accountability to improve patient outcomes and ensure safe, high-quality care. Marlyn’s willingness to lead, teach, and advocate for excellence inspires those around her, boosts staff satisfaction and retention, and strengthens our unit's culture of compassionate care.

Marlyn exemplifies nurse engagement through her positive attitude, strong leadership, and unwavering commitment to her team. She always has a smile on her face and brings calm and encouragement to every shift, no matter the challenges the day brings. Her extensive knowledge, willingness to help, and can-do attitude inspire confidence in those around her and motivate the team to provide extraordinary, compassionate care. As a leader, she consistently rallies staff, promotes collaboration, and creates an environment where team members feel supported and valued. Her resilience, positivity and dedication to others contribute significantly to staff satisfaction, well-being and retention, making her an invaluable assess to both her colleagues and patients.

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Marlyn saved my life literally. I could not breathe the way my body was positioned when I was lying down. Marlyn and a team member worked together to listen to my chest, provide oxygen, and reposition me in bed so I could breathe. I felt so comfortable after that. I could rest peacefully after that.

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I would like to formally recognize and commend Marlyn for the exceptional professionalism, leadership, compassion, and dedication she demonstrated during my recent stay. During my stay, I had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the level of excellence Marlyn brings not only to her patients but also to the nursing staff she leads and mentors. In today’s medical environment, strong leadership can often make the difference between average care and truly exceptional care; Marlyn clearly exemplifies the highest standards of nursing leadership and patient advocacy. From the start, it was clear that Marlyn maintains a calm, organized, and compassionate presence even in extremely demanding, high-pressure situations. The shift was exceptionally busy, yet she consistently remained composed, professional, attentive, and supportive of both patients and staff. Her ability to lead while staying kind and empathetic speaks volumes about her character and dedication to the nursing profession. What impressed me most was not only her direct interaction with patients but the positive influence she has on the nurses working under her supervision. Her professionalism reassured not only me but also my wife and family that we were in capable, caring hands. Individuals like Marlyn uphold and strengthen Baylor Scott and White's respected reputation within the healthcare industry. She embodies what patients hope to find when they come to a hospital seeking help, healing, and compassion. In my opinion, she is an invaluable asset to Baylor Scott and White and an exceptional example of true nursing leadership. Her ability to lead by example and inspire excellence in those around her deserves recognition.