m THE UNIVERSllY

. OF ARIZONA .
College of Nursing

1305 N. Martin Avenue

P.O. Box 210203
Tucson , AZ 85721-0203
Tel: (520) 626-6154
Fax: (520) 626-4062
www.nursing.arizona.edu

To whom it may concern:

I am pleased to recommend Amanda Patterson for employment as a new graduate registered nurse . Ms.
Patterson successfully completed N470 "Acute and Chronic Illness Management II" at the Univers ity of
Arizona College of Nursing Spring 2016. This is a I 0- credit course with a clinical practicum. This
course integrates theoretical and clinical content through use of the nursing process in the care of acutely
ill patients. Emphasis is placed on the assessment, diagnosis, and management of human responses to
complex health problems.
I served as Ms. Patterson's clinical instructor while she was enrolled in the Baccalaureate Nur sing
Program at the University of Arizona. She completed her clinical practicum in the Medical Surgical unit
and Critical Care Units at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson , Arizona. Clinical skills focused on
tracheostomy care , suctioning, assisting with ventilator management, N therapy, titration of vasoactive
medications , managem ent of chest tubes , placement and management of nasogastric/enteric feeding , and
many other acute care nursing skills. Both her academic and clinical performance was excelle nt. She
demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills in the application of pathophysiology and medical surgical
concepts into the care of critically ill patients. She also was able to apply and integrate theory into
practice enhancing both her confidence and comfort in providing care.
Ms. Patterson is a focused, intell igent student. She has many strengths that include the ability to critically
analyze problems , and present a possible solution. She has a warm, compassionate personality and gets
along well with patients, fam ilies and her peers. She eagerly accepts challenging situations and works
diligently to make the most of every learning opportunity. She compassionately advocates on behalf of
patients and their families. Ms. Patterson 's additional strengths are her excellent written and verbal
communication skills and her ability to keep a positive attitude.
Ms . Patterson has spent numerous hours volunteering for Clinica Amistad and Flying Samarit ans during
her summers providing care to underserved populations. She is also bilingual and has spent numerous
volunteer hours serving as a medical translator. Through her volunteer experiences, Ms. Patte rson has
proven her ability to work as an integral member of the healthcare team and her commitment to the
profession. She has successfully obtained certification in BLS and ACLS. This achievement along with
her life experience will enhance her ability to be a great nurse. I highly recommend Ms. Patterson for
employment as a nurse in her area of interest as I believe she will make significant contributio ns to the
nursing profession. She is an intelligent , accountable student who is willing to work hard to meet her
goals. I believe she will one day be a leader in nursing.
If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,

Kathleen Olivare z, RN, MSN, RN-C

University of Arizona , Co llege of Nursing
1305 N. Martin Ave.
Tucson, Arizona 85721
kathleenolivarez @email.arizona .edu