2/4/2013.  Today in clinical Sky was assigned a patient (E.C.). She did her research on this patient and was prepared to care for her on Monday morning. The problem occurred when Sky walked into the semi-private room and immediately started to help a patient to dress.  She did not identify the patient and continued to care for her.  She was taking care of the wrong patient.  When I questioned her on how this happened, she admitted that she did not identify her patient.  We spoke about this and she stated understanding about the seriousness of the issue. Sky was made aware that she will be placed on clinical probation due to unsafe clinical practice.    
I also spoke with Sky about her overall clinical performance.  Sky has difficulty carrying over classroom theory into the clinical setting, as well as effective time management and confidence with patient interaction and communication.  She admitted to me that she is shy and interaction with the patient does not come easy.  
