Shirley Tagle
Shirley Tagle, BSN, RN, is an accomplished registered nurse with over a decade of experience specializing in preoperative preparedness and exceptional post-surgical care. Throughout her career, Shirley has demonstrated a strong commitment to patient safety, quality care, and fostering a safe work environment. Her clinical expertise in patient assessment, pain management, and critical care has consistently contributed to improved patient satisfaction, including a notable 10% increase in patient satisfaction ratings under her care. Currently, she serves as a Travel Registered Nurse with Aya Healthcare, where she collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across various high-acuity units, including surgical, interventional radiology, and intensive care.
Shirley’s leadership abilities have been recognized through multiple Daisy Award nominations and an Employee of the Month award, reflecting her dedication to excellence in nursing practice. She has also been honored for her frontline efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic with local recognition for her vital role in patient care and disease prevention. A bilingual nurse fluent in English and Spanish, Shirley holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Capella University and continuously pursues professional growth with a focus on transitioning into nursing leadership roles that emphasize quality management, employee health, safety, and team development.
• OSHA 10-Hour
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• NIH Stroke Scale Training
• Registered Nurse
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Experienced Provider
• Laredo Community College- Associate's
• Capella University- B.S.
• One world surgery
• American Nursing Association
• American Nurses Journal
• International Medical Relief
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to resilience and a strong passion for helping others. After battling breast cancer, I realized how precious life is and was inspired by the care I received to pursue nursing. I love giving back through surgical outreach and local donations, knowing even small acts can make a big difference. One of my proudest achievements was helping design and open a new hospital, ensuring it supports both patients and staff. My personal journey keeps me passionate and dedicated to my work every day.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I ever received came from a mentor early in my nursing career who reminded me that while we must strive for perfection, we’re human and mistakes happen; this taught me to stay diligent but also to be kind to myself, understanding that errors can be opportunities to learn rather than reasons to be harsh.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in nursing right now is the shortage of nurses, which leads to heavier patient loads—especially with the growing number of baby boomers and geriatric patients—making it harder to provide quality care; this is compounded by medication shortages that affect timely treatment, but it also presents an opportunity to lead with passion, resilience, and innovation to improve healthcare systems.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The most important values to me are treating everyone with respect, dignity, and love, supporting others so they can thrive, and ensuring that every patient feels seen and valued—not just like a number. Nursing is more than a job; it’s about uplifting people, and being nominated multiple times for the Daisy Award reminds me how kindness and compassion can truly make a difference in someone’s life.