Parkland Health nurses recognized for their many contributions
Nurses among Great 100 and D Magazine Excellence in Nursing Awards
Fifteen registered nurses at Parkland Health have been recognized by two organizations for providing high-quality, safe and compassionate care as well as their dedication to serving the Dallas County community.
Seven of the nurses are among those honored as 2026 Dallas/Fort Worth Great 100 Nurses. The program has been celebrating nursing excellence for 36 years, honoring nurses from all practice areas including acute care, sub-acute care, school nursing, nurse leaders, academics and more.
The Parkland nurses recognized include:
• Rose Bagh, DNP, APRN, CCRN, RNFA, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, Stroke/Neurology Department
• Linda Bynum, BSN, RN, CCRN, Associate Nurse Manager, Cardiovascular ICU
• Karen Hollis, BSN, RN, ONC, Director of Nursing, Surgical Services
• Katie Mapula, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CCRN, Director of Nursing, Surgical Services, Critical Care & Burn Center
• Joyce Miller, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, Director of Nursing Advanced Practice, Women’s Health Centers
• Kim Oliphant, MSN, RN, Associate Nurse Manager, Bed Access Management
• Sarah Salone, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, Irving Women’s Health Center
The Great 100 Nurses celebration raises the awareness of the contributions of nurses to patient care, research, leadership, education and community service of nurses practicing in the DFW area.
In addition, the celebration builds the image of nursing through positive reinforcement of the profession as a scientific art and the recognition of those who exemplify excellence.
In addition, eight registered nurses at Parkland have been named winners of the 2026 D Magazine Excellence in Nursing Awards, which are designed to shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes of healthcare. Physicians, nurses and patients nominated the most outstanding nurses in North Texas for recognition.
Honored as winners in their categories are:
• Shara Baker, MPH, BSN, RN, CCRN, CPH, Senior Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
• Megan Bennett, BSN, RN, SCRN, CCRN, Senior Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
• Julia Broido, BSN, RN, CMSRN, Nurse Manager, Orthopaedics
• Noami Cavett, MSN, BBA, RN, Nursing Administrative Officer, Medicine Services
• Sherice Glasper, MSN, RN, Nurse Manager, deHaroSaldivar Health Center
• Jennifer Gonzales, BSN, RN, Clinical Psych Rapid Assessment Coordinator, Psychiatry
• Erum Kasmani, BSN, RN, Senior Registered Nurse, Medicine Services
• Yin (Mary) Lamb, MBA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, Director of Nursing, Ambulatory Services
An article highlighting the Excellence in Nursing Awards is featured in the March 2026 edition of D Magazine.
“Recognizing our nurses is an integral part of creating an inspiring and supportive environment that fosters high-quality, compassionate care,” said Donna Richardson, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive. “Parkland always has a focus on patient safety and quality care and I’m so thankful for the amazing nurses we have caring for our patients and bettering the health of our community.”
Nearly 5,000 nurses are currently employed system-wide at Parkland, serving patients in inpatient, outpatient and Dallas County Jail facilities. They provide vital care in specialties ranging from primary care to anesthesiology, oncology, emergency services, labor and delivery, behavioral health, diabetes, neurology, cardiology and many more.
For more information on the Dallas/Fort Worth Great 100 Nurses, visit www.dfwgreat100nurses.com. To learn more about becoming a part of Parkland’s nursing team, go to www.parklandcareers.com.
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