Ruth M. Abelt, APRN, CPNP

Ruth is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who specializes in assessing and treating infants, children and adolescents with critical illness. She has been recognized as an outstanding nurse and clinician in her field and provides care to critically ill children in the surgical, neurological and medical intensive care units utilizing evidence-based medicine and best practice guidelines. She has been invited to and spoken at conferences at a local and national level.

Ruth is looked to as a mentor and educator in her division.

Personal Statement

I believe in an all-inclusive culture of patient and family centered care. Focusing on the needs of the patient and how those needs can best be met. I believe every member of the team brings something of value to the conversation and together we can have excellent outcomes for our patients and their families as they transition through these difficult times in their life.

My interest is in improving communication between providers and the families/patients we serve, as well as improving communication between services and multidisciplinary teams of providers caring for the same family.

I serve as a trainer for the Break through communication initiative for improved communication, and as instructor and debriefer for Simulation.

Education

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