Peter Abraham is a compassionate and experienced nurse who is deeply committed to supporting nurses, caregivers, families, and patients as they navigate their journeys of learning, growth, and well-being. With a rich nursing background, he has worked as a cardiac telemetry nurse in a busy cardiology unit at a Magnet-awarded teaching hospital, where he has witnessed the resilience and strength of both patients and healthcare professionals. Additionally, Peter has served as a second-shift RN supervisor, overseeing an entire building in a Skilled Nursing Facility/Long-Term Care (SNF/LTC) setting that is home to 151 residents. During the challenging early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, he played a vital role in achieving a remarkable recovery rate of nearly 100% for patients, demonstrating his unwavering dedication and care when it was needed most.
Peter’s nursing career encompasses a strong focus on rural home hospice care. As a visiting hospice registered nurse case manager, he excels in providing compassionate and expert care to patients across diverse settings, including private homes, personal care homes, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and hospitals. His dedication to compassionate care led to the establishment of the Peter Abraham Wound Care Scholarship, which offers education in wound care. This scholarship, associated with the theme of “Wound Care: Enhancing Healthcare for the Aging Population,” underscores Peter’s commitment to improving care for those in need.
Peter M. Abraham, BSN, RN, an author associated with Compassion Crossing, is dedicated to supporting holistic nurses, hospice nurses, and caregivers through his heartfelt articles, books, guides, and printable materials. He understands the unique challenges these professionals face and aims to empower them to improve patient outcomes while also addressing the anxiety that can stem from striving for better results in an often demanding environment. His work reflects a deep compassion for those who give so much to others, helping them find the support they need to thrive in their vital roles. His books can be found on Amazon.
When Peter is not working or writing, he finds joy in each moment spent with his wife, Laura, and their two rescue dogs, immersed in the inspiring beauty of central Kentucky, USA. To learn more about Peter, you can listen to an interview by Marie Betcher, RN, on her Hospice Explained Podcast Series and subscribe to his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@NursePeter.