Nurses Are at the Heart of Our Care Teams
Nurses are the heart of health care, and at AdventHealth Littleton, our award-winning nurses go above and beyond, caring for their patients in body, mind and spirit. Nurses leave a lasting impression on the people they care for and their families.
Through Magnet Recognition® and professional development programs, our nursing teams are supported and empowered to provide the highest quality health care. Inspired by our mission to Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ, they deliver compassionate care to our patients every day.
Happy nurses make happier and healthier patients, and we’re committed to delivering the highest quality patient care for years to come.
Professional Nursing at AdventHealth Littleton
Professional Nursing contributes to care of patients at AdventHealth Littleton Hospital and the surrounding community through the following services:
- Bone and Joint Care
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Nurses provide pre- and postoperative care to patients needing new joints or other surgical interventions. Nurses teach classes on what to expect while in the hospital, then support the patient and family through the hospital experience. Nurses prioritize early mobility and pain control to help patients get home as soon as possible.
- Cancer Care
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Our AdventHealth Littleton nurses provide evidence-based diagnosis and treatment unique to each patient. Our oncology nurses are nationally certified, providing a high level of expertise in providing chemotherapy therapy. Our nurse navigators support patients and connect them to hospital and community resources. Our radiation oncology nurses provide targeted treatments and assist patients in reducing side effects. Our nurses also facilitate community support groups to help patients manage their cancer experience.
- Cardiology Care
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Our highly trained nurse practitioners coordinate cardiac testing for the early identification of heart disease. Our nurses in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab collaborate with the Emergency Department to provide prompt interventions, reducing the negative effects of heart attacks. Telemetry nurses provide inpatients with support and monitoring to manage cardiac symptoms.
- Emergency and Trauma Care
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Our emergency and trauma nurses drove the implementation of protocols providing the optimum outcomes for geriatric, stroke and heart attack patients. Nurses complete rapid triage to decrease patient wait times and provide prompt emergency care. Nurses support the achievement and care provided through the hospital’s Level II Trauma Certification.
- Intensive Care
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Our nurses in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) care for patients in need of critical care around the clock. These critically ill patients require highly skilled nursing interventions. ICU nurses have worked to reduce patient infections and improve patient comfort, supporting the patient and their family members.
- Medical and Surgical Care
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Our nurses provide compassionate care for patients needing general medical or surgical services. Our AdventHealth Littleton medical surgical nurses have worked to reduce falls, hospital-acquired pressure injuries, urinary tract infections and bloodstream infections.
- Neurology Care
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Nurses provide care to patients through the diagnosis, treatment and surgical intervention process. We staff a nurse stroke coordinator who leads the AdventHealth Littleton Stroke Certification process, ensuring top-level care for stroke patients.
- Outpatient Care
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Nurses support patients who may not need an inpatient stay but need care and treatment. Our gastrointestinal lab nurses prepare and care for patients needing procedures like colonoscopies. Interventional radiology nurses support patients through skilled vascular procedures to improve circulation. Infusion center nurses provide outpatient intravenous medications, including chemotherapy and antibiotics.
- Perioperative Care
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Our skilled nurses support patients through preparation for surgery, assist during surgical procedures and provide support and care during recovery. Professional nursing organization standards have been implemented by nurses, including the time-out process, reduction of micro-organisms that can result in infections and team communication to track surgical instruments.
- Care of Birthing Persons and Newborns
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Nurses provide care in low and high-risk baby scenarios. Nurses triage birthing persons presenting to the hospital, identifying complications requiring immediate attention and care. Nurses support patients and their families experiencing a birth, helping align care with the family’s identified birth plan. Nurses follow perinatal guidelines for care from pre-birth through the postpartum period.