Evelyn Quast

Bio

At Hospice of the Twin Cities in Minneapolis, MN, Evelyn Quast is a Registered Nurse Case Manager.  She manages the cases and provides care for about twelve to fifteen hospice patients and their families. Her Care Team consists of an LPN, Social Worker, Home Health Aide, Chaplain, Music Therapist, Pet Therapist and a Volunteer. Most of her patients live in their homes and are from low-income families residing in the urban areas of Minneapolis. Many others reside in nursing homes or assisted living developments. Her patients range in ages from 43 to 101years old and come from an array of cultures and backgrounds.  Evelyn received her Bachelor of Science degree cum laude from The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth Mn. She is also a certified Public Health Nurse.  She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International and the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association. She is passionate about educating communities about hospice and providing care to those in impoverished areas.

Specialties:

  • hospice nursing

Affiliation:

  • Sigma Theta Tau International

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Activity

  • Evelyn Quast
    What should I know about do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders?

    DNR and DNI (Do Not Intubate) typically go hand-in-hand. DNR means that if a person's heart stops beating, CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) will be performed. CPR involves chest compressions to attempt to create artificial circulation by manually pumping blood through the heart. CPR alone usually

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