Oksana Silva
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Patient-oriented practical nurse student with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in different settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Practical Nurse
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, VA
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of patients in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Administered medication under the supervision of a clinical instructor.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and blood sugar.
- Educated patients about proper nutrition and healthy life style.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Functional Pathways LLC.
Virginia Beach, VA
04.2019 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress including notes from sessions and outcomes achieved during treatment.
- Provided emotional support to help motivate a patient throughout his and her rehabilitation process.
- Actively participated in continuing education courses relevant to physical therapy practice.
- Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, VA
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Instructed patients on how to use assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers.
- Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
- Observed patients closely for any changes in symptoms or behavior that may require further evaluation or intervention by the Physical Therapist.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Olympia Therapy
Cincinnati, OH
07.2016 - 09.2018
- Administered therapy treatments to patients using hands or therapeutic devices.
- Instructed patients on how to use, remove and put on external assistive devices.
- Documented patient progress, treatments, and data in charts.
Education
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Riverside Health College of Health Sciences
Newport News, VA10-2034
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH05-2016
Skills
- Patient Education
- Heavy caseloads
- Progress reports
- Treatment implementation
- Customer Service
- Therapeutic equipment
- Self-care instructions
- Body Mechanics
- Safety Management
- Certified clinical instructor
Languages
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Student Practical Nurse
Riverside Regional Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Functional Pathways LLC.
04.2019 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Riverside Regional Medical Center
11.2018 - 04.2019
Physical Therapist Assistant
Olympia Therapy
07.2016 - 09.2018
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Riverside Health College of Health Sciences
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
Sinclair Community College
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