Menika Marshall, Staff Nurse, CICU, Children’s at Egleston
Menika Marshall realizes that being a patient advocate at Children’s isn’t just about caring for an individual patient—it’s about caring for an entire family. Countless families have praised her for her caring words and actions, even though Menika might not be their nurse. She eased the anxiety of one devastated parent after her son was an emergency admit from pre-op. “I was very upset,” said the parent. “Menika, who was not even his nurse, gave me a hug and made me feel better.” Another parent appreciated her comforting words during a chaotic time. Finally, not only does she soothe everyone with her words and actions, but Menika’s presence is enough to calm even the most distressed families. “She is always there for us,” one family said gratefully.