Fairfax Hospital Neuroscience Services - Inova Health System

Meet Your Healthcare Team
Nurses
Patient Care Director: The nurse leader of specialized units who oversees operations.
Nurse Manager: The nurse leader of each unit who oversees day-to-day operations.
Nurse: A nurse who is responsible for your overall healthcare needs during their shift.
Charge Nurse: A nurse assigned to manage the unit during a specific shift. This nurse
is available to answer any questions you may have while you are in the hospital.
Stroke Response Nurse: The stroke response nurse evaluates all patients in the
hospital with stroke-like symptoms. The Stroke Nurse streamlines the patient's care from
point-of-entry to treatment.
*Nursing Student: A student who is in nursing school to become a nurse.
*Inova Fairfax Hospital is proud to be a teaching facility, training and mentoring these
healthcare team members.
Support Staff
Unit Secretary: An individual who manages the front desk, enters physician orders into
the computer and answers the call bell and telephone.
Clinical Assistant or Tech: Assists the nurse with daily tasks, such as obtaining vital
signs, and activities of daily living.
Rehabilitation
Occupational Therapist: A therapist who focuses on helping patients rebuild skills
used in daily tasks such as bathing, toileting, and dressing.
Physical Therapist: A therapist who helps patients regain movement through walking,
balance, coordination, and strength training.
Speech Language Pathologist: A therapist who is trained to evaluate and treat
problems with speaking, listening, reading, and swallowing.
Physiatrist: A physician specialized in restoring optimal function to people with
injuries to the muscles, bones, tissues, and nervous system.
PATIENT INFORMATION GUIDE FOR STROKE
inova.org/stroke