Pharis embodies the best in nursing care. After only 3 years of nursing experience, Pharis has consistently demonstrated excellent patient care and the highest ethical standards.

A student nurse who was precepting with Pharis last November writes, "out of all the nurses that I have worked with during my two years of clinical rotation in Memorial Medical Center, Pharis is one of the best nurses a patient could ever have. I have never seen a nurse as kind, compassionate, and caring as Pharis."

Examples of Pharis Martin-Serna's outstanding care include

- She takes time to talk to her patient (alert or confused) and holds their hand to show them that she cares.

- Pharis uses her nursing judgment and critical thinking when administering medications. She assesses the patient's reactions to medications and documents them in a timely manner.

- She works as a preceptor, teaching nurses in training, delegating tasks so the student will learn. She intervenes if there is anything she feels would jeopardize the patient's care.

- Pharis maintains the utmost professionalism in her relationships with her co-workers

- She goes the extra mile to finish her documentation daily and arrange the clean rooms, making sure all supplies are in their proper place.

- Pharis is exceptionally sensitive to protecting patients' privacy

- She communicates with each patient in a way that calms their worries and touches their heart