Get Up and Active Again After Orthopedic Surgery with At-Home Nurses by Your Side
Orthopedic Surgeries We Specialize In
- Monitor and manage pain using multimodal analgesia (oral medication, IV medication, nerve blocks) and mix and match therapies for maximal effectiveness
- Assess surgical site for bleeding, infection, swelling, and ensure proper dressing management
- Implement early mobilization protocol under physical therapy (PT) guidance, including CPM (Continuous Passive Motion) machine use as ordered
- Monitor for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) by checking for calf pain/tenderness, and ensure proper use of sequential compression devices and anticoagulant administration
- Provide patient education on home exercise program, wound care, and weight-bearing restrictions
- Strictly enforce hip precautions (no hip flexion beyond 90°, no adduction past midline, no internal rotation) using abduction pillows and elevated toilet seats
- Monitor for signs of dislocation (severe pain, limb shortening, external rotation)
- Assist with early ambulation using appropriate assistive devices (walker, crutches) while ensuring proper weight-bearing status
- Provide education on proper techniques for ADLs (activities of daily living) such as safe bathing, dressing, and transfers and assist with those activities until confident
- Apply cryotherapy (ice packs) according to surgeons protocol to minimize swelling and pain
- Assess portal sites for bleeding and ensure proper dressing care
- Teach proper use of prescribed assistive devices (crutches, brace) and monitor weight-bearing compliance
- Educate on prescribed home exercise program to maintain muscle strength and prevent stiffness
- Monitor for post-arthroscopy complications including hemarthrosis (bleeding into joint) and infection
- Ensure proper application and use of immobilization device (sling, immobilizer) according to surgical protocol
- Provide education on sleeping positions to protect the surgical repair (semi-reclined with pillow support)
- Teach and encourage proper pain management including positioning the arm for comfort and scheduled medication administration with as needed regimen that helps you wean from pain medications as quickly as possible
- Assist with and teach one-handed ADLs while maintaining immobilization
- Position the affected limb with proper alignment and elevation to reduce edema
- Monitor for compartment syndrome (pain out of proportion, paresthesia, pallor, paralysis, pulselessness)
- Ensure strict adherence to prescribed weight-bearing status and proper use of assistive devices
- Administer prophylactic antibiotics as ordered and monitor for signs of surgical site infection
Get Back to Life Sooner After Orthopedic Surgery
“I originally hired Navi to help my mother as she was going home after rehab. She is a snow-bird here, and had fallen and broken her hip. After surgery, I needed to get her back to family in North Carolina… called Navi, and [a nurse] was able to hop on a plane with my mom… and get her home safe and sound within hours. She was so great- and knowing my mom was flying with a nurse gave me so much peace of mind… My mom still talks about how sweet [she] was, and how much she enjoyed her company… I will definitely hire her and Navi again for any needs- even as an advocate for our care! 5 stars isn’t enough for what they provide.“
“I was in Phoenix from out of town and needed a nurse service. I hired Navi Concierge Nurses and was extremely happy with the care, compassion, and service… They went way beyond what I expected, and continued to check in with me well after the contracted period to make sure I was doing well. Their passion for providing care and comfort is the textbook definition of why… I think [the saying] that fits them best is ‘Not all angels have wings, some wear scrubs’.. I highly recommend Navi Nurses and if I ever have a similar need in the future I will absolutely hire them again.”
“Every nurse we had was absolutely amazing and took excellent care of my Mother in law. They always had her best interest and kept her safe. They also helped coordinate her transportation and medical appointments. They had so many resources and contacts for anything she needed in her care. This was comforting and helpful since we were far away. Your loved ones will get the absolute best care with these nurses. “
“Navi Nurses was amazing. Surgery is hard. They made the next day experience so much easier. Helping me change the badges and shower was life changing. I hired them an extra day just to give me a little extra help. I would hire them again. They were the best.“
“Navi Nurses were outstanding and very professional. I highly recommend this nursing agency. The staff were very helpful and caring. I would not hesitate to call them again.”
How We’re Different
Specialized RNs
Nurse-Founded,
Nurse-Led
Jasmine Bhatti is the heart and soul behind the rapidly growing, Phoenix-based Navi Nurses.
After caring for a family member and recognizing critical gaps in home nursing, Jasmine became a registered nurse in 2011. She spent 8 years in practice at Mayo Clinic before launching Navi Nurses in 2021.
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