Being a nurse is so rewarding. I am honored to be able to educate and empower patients and their families.
Where I see patients (1)
Smell the roses
Wander outside into our Butterfly Garden in Oakland and our healing gardens at Mission Bay.
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Nurse
Viktoriya Kotlyar is a nurse who cares for children with a variety of headache disorders. She handles telephone triage for headache-related calls, takes patients' medical histories, assists with medication management and refills, provides care-related school letters and forms, and works with patients and their families to ensure they understand their treatment plans.
Kotlyar earned a bachelor's degree in nursing at California State University San Marcos. When not at work, she enjoys spending time outdoors with family and friends.
Smell the roses