A AZUSA PACIFIC April 2016 ‘Loma Linda University Medical Center Dear Human Relations or Nurse Recruiter, It is my privilege to give recommendation of Patricia Farias, with highest regard, as a potential employee in your organization. I have had the pleasure of having Patricia in two of her four semesters at Azusa Pacific University School of Eniry Level Masters (ELM). She is an A student with a GPA of 3.86 and she is an accomplished professional with physical therapy and respiratory therapy background, before beginning the ELM program, Patricia is a skilled beginning level practitioner with a skill set far beyond her nursing process and critical thinking skills, She has computer wizardry skills, has Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, and English language fluency and the Portuguese and Spanish cultural competency skills. Patricia is a team player, committed to growing the whole team and the patient and family in person-centered care, She has multiple leadership qualities: the ability to take charge and delegate, or be a team player and give insightful needed direction to the team without usurping the leaders’ role. She has incorporated spiritual care in her nursing practice whether in the hospital or community setting. Patricia is emotionally mature as evidenced by her ability to remain calm in the face of patient non-compliance, manipulative patient behaviors, and when it appears the computer document has been wiped out. Consequently, she is valued by all in the university, She also has that delightful Latin dramatic side seen in expression of humor and success, Patricia's character is one with the humility of a learner and a servant, never proclaiming herself. She is a self-starter, taking initiative for her own learning and performance goals, utilizes erature and research for enriching her planning and implementation of projects, and demonstrates emotional intelligence and relational skill beyond a new grad level. I received multiple calls from her community health preceptor singing her praises for giving amazing in- home care to previously resistant diabetic patients. It is without reservation that I give Patricia the highest recommendation possible for her future employment as a nurse leader. If further information is required, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, tit Jane Pfeiffer, PhD, RN Assistant Professor of Nursing, IERC ELM nursing program 626-815-6000, x 2265 Inland Empire Regional Center 575 West Hospitality Lane God First Since 1899 | apu.edu San Bernardino, California 82408 1 (809) 888.9977,UNIVERSITY sa AZUSA PACIFIC April 18, 2016 Loma Linda University Medical Center 11234 Anderson Street Loma Linda, California 92354 Dear Nurse Recruiter, Asa clinical instructor at Azusa Pacific University (APU), | am pleased to recommend to you and your program an excellent nursing student, Patricia Farias, who will be graduating from the first portion of the Entry Level Master’s program and will be receiving her BSN. have had the opportunity to instruct and interact with Patricia during her fourth semester critical care jinical rotation as well as didactic settings. Patricia has been an eager learner who is quick to grasp nursing concepts and apply them in a clinical environment. Her critical thinking ability is solid and substantiated. Patricia has always provided a professional appearance and demeanor, even in difficult situations. Patricia's clinical experiences were at Riverside Community Hospital which is a Level Il ‘trauma, stroke, and STEMI center. Her direct patient care has included: Fresh cardio thoracic surgeries {including CABGs), neuro surgeries (including craniotomy/ventriculostomy, lobectomy, tumor rescission/excision, and spinal stabilization), GI surgeries from bowel resections to Whipple procedures. Thave enjoyed Patricia’s ability to synthesize and apply a holistic approach to her patient care experiences. I have personally witnessed her provide compassionate nursing care to critically ill patients and their families, Patricia has demonstrated that she is dedicated to learning and applying the theories of nursing. It is clear that Patricia is dedicated to academic excellence as evidenced by her cumulative ELM GPA of 3.86. Patricia has learned and applied many concepts of nursing and leadership. She is self-aware, organized, and understands the needs of others. I believe these traits make her a qualified candidate and that she will be a very successful nurse in your new graduate residency program. Patricia has consistently demonstrated that she is committed to excellence in nursing, Please contact me with any questions at your convenience. Sineerely, (> tle Ek stevé Lehr, BSN Critical Care Clnieal Instructor ‘Azusa Pacific University School of Nursing ~ IERC slehr@apu.edu 909 649-3662 Re bfeure. Pda R.Theresa Anderson, RN, MSN, PMHNP-BC Azusa Pacific University ELM Director -IERC Inland Empire Regional Center 375 West Hospitality Lane God First Since 1899 | apu.edu San Berarino, California 92408 1 (909) 88.9977