Maria has created a work climate for the nursing staff and our providers that nurtures and supports clinical expertise, education, integrity, competence, and has increase patient satisfaction. Maria has increased the clinic proficiency concerning POCT testing and has significantly reduced any opportunities for errors. Her outreach for our patients has patients requesting her by name daily. Maria LVN exhibits true Nursing passion for compassion. Her approach towards patient advocacy for each patient and their families is individualized, compassionate, and culturally appropriate.