Health Care Professional

Recommendation Correspondence
Student’s Full Name Christa Maki
Nursing Professional completing form (print name): Felita Wash-White MSN, RN, CCRN
Affiliation/Organization and Role: Grand Canyon University Instructor (Critical Care)/ 20yrs Acute Care RN

In the chart assign the rating most applicable Superior Above Average Below Average
to performance. Average
Utilizes critical thinking through the nursing x
process to determine priorities and
implement safe, effective patient care for
groups or individuals.
Collaborates with other healthcare team x
members within the healthcare setting to
meet individuals’ needs along the health-
illness continuum.
Utilizes communication skills to maintain x
effective and/or therapeutic relationships
with individuals, families, and members of
the health team.
Practices within the profession’s ethical and x
legal framework pertinent to the role of the
registered nurse.
Utilizes technical skills (including working x
with health equipment) in providing safe,
effective nursing care.
Demonstrates personal responsibility and x
accountability in the practice of nursing.
Attendance/Dependability x
Leadership Potential. x
Motivation. x
Maturity/Social skills x
Acceptance of constructive criticism. x
Organizational skills and time management x
skills.
Overall impression (please circle one) Highly Recommend Recommend Do not
recommend with reservation recommend

Comments: It is my great pleasure to recommend Christa Maki for admission to this clinical residency. I have Christa
in my Med-Surg II (Critical Care) course for this semester and I am delighted to serve as a guide for her learning in
critical care at Grand Canyon University. During this semester, I have watched Christa integrate her critical thinking
and clinical reasoning skills as a student who excels in both her academic and personal pursuits. In class, I have
witnessed the use of her sound judgement and knowledge of concepts and critical rationale first hand. Christa uses
experiential learning as a bridge to keep practical teaching relevant with nursing concepts. Christa is a member of the
Student Nurses Association and has a minor in the Honors College on campus. She is an excellent communicator
and hard worker looking to expand her knowledge and skills with this residency opportunity in a pediatric critical care
setting. I recommend Christa for the residency program. I am confident that her leadership, compassion, and caring
practices will make an excellent addition to the clinical team and unit.

Signature: Felita Wash-White, MSN, RN, CCRN Date November 8, 2019

Developed 05/19
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