Author: Peter Abraham, BSN, RN
Peter Abraham, BSN, RN, is a compassionate hospice and palliative care nurse, certified end-of-life doula, and grief specialist who walks alongside individuals, families, and healthcare teams during life's most challenging transitions.
Peter's Experience
With extensive experience in heart care, medical-surgical nursing, hospice, and palliative care, Peter is deeply aware of the unique challenges families face during times of illness. His valuable hands-on roles as a case manager and admissions nurse have equipped him with insights into the true needs of individuals navigating these impactful health transitions.
How Peter Helps Through Compassion Crossing
Peter founded Compassion Crossing to provide personalized support that transforms fear into peace. His services include:
- Advance Care Planning to ensure your wishes are honored
- End-of-Life Support with hospice guidance, legacy projects, and vigil planning
- Illness Navigation to help you understand and manage health changes
- Grief Support for healing through all types of loss
- Medication Reviews to ensure safety and comfort
- Wellness Checks that combine companionship with nursing care
Peter also provides staff development training for healthcare teams, helping them feel more confident when caring for patients with chronic and terminal illnesses.
Peter's Mission
Peter's goal is simple: create a supportive environment where no one faces life's hardest moments alone. He writes helpful articles, books, and guides to help caregivers, families, and healthcare professionals feel prepared and confident.
He also shares his knowledge through his YouTube channel, Nurse Peter, where he discusses death, dying, and compassionate care with hospice nurses, holistic nurses, caregivers, and end-of-life professionals.
Life Beyond Work
When Peter isn't working or writing, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Laura, and their two rescue dogs in the beautiful countryside of central Kentucky.
Ready to Talk?
Schedule a free conversation with Peter to see how we can support you, someone you care about, or your organization.
You don't have to face life's difficult transitions alone. We're here to help.
