Since day one that I have worked with Matt, he has demonstrated a caring heart and generous spirit with patients and colleagues alike - first as an RN, and now as intake coordinator for inpatient rehab. He forms special bonds with his patients, treating them like they are his own family members. Just the other day, Matt took time out of his schedule to assist a patient in need, even when he didn't have to and it wasn't even under his job description. Matt is just always there to help if and whenever you need him! He truly lives out the mission of St. Francis.

Matt takes the time to get to know people, even in a fast-paced environment such as ours on the rehab floor. Matt never fails to check in with colleagues, ask how they are doing, and of course, give out countless high fives to passersby. He also spends time with patients and their families, encouraging them and comforting them during their stay. His positive and welcoming spirit has been a steady constant on our rehab floor for years and I know so many people appreciate what he does for our department.

Sometimes, there can be a gap between therapy and nursing as we all attempt to understand what our roles are in the system and serve our patients the best we can. I believe Matt does an exceptional job of building bridges across those gaps and making our rehab floor feel like one big family. He is an irreplaceable part of this team, and I am so honored I got to work with him for as long as I have. Inpatient Rehab would not be the same without him!