01/06/2026
Today we were proud to present Marty Northern from Heart to Heart Hospice with our Heart of Caring Award for the month. We received 9(!) nominations from Marty, sharing about her compassionate heart of caring:
"Marty is an outstanding nurse!! She gives the utmost compassionate care to not only her patients but anyone who needs help around her! She is always going above and beyond. Marty has a heart of gold. I am extremely blessed to have crossed paths with her. She is the most deserving nurse and person. She can light up a room with her smile! Her personality radiates the whole room, her laugh is contagious! We love our Marty!!" - Kristin Farmer
"I actually work with Marty. I’m a CNA and I just think she goes above and beyond with how she cares for patients and deals with facilities. She is super helpful even when it comes to helping me when I need it. She is willing to help anyone out anytime. She is amazing." - Nancy VanHouten
"Compassionate care towards her own patients. Creates relationships and welcoming attitude to other residents in the home. Works above and beyond to provide the best care for her residents. Knows and can answer professionally and educationally." - Rachael Black
"I just met her and think that she is just a wonderful person and cares dearly about the residents." - Shannon Gipson
"Goes above and beyond for residents of our community who are at the end stages of life. Is attentive and is thorough with her patients." - Melissa Towne
"She is an amazing person. She is very attentive to things about a family member close to me!" - Marlon Evans
"Marty always goes above and beyond. She’s nice, caring, passionate and patient." - April
"This RN wears her heart on her sleeve! Always goes the extra mile to make sure her residents are well cared for and comfortable! She always shows up with a smile on her face and [is] very helpful to staff and families at the most trying time. She truly cares and shows empathy and compassion for all those around her." - Erica Phipps
"Marty exemplifies the true spirit of compassionate caregiving in every interaction with patients and their families. Marty is a Registered Nurse Care Manager for Heart to Heart Hospice. Her dedication to patient comfort and well-being is unparalleled. She often goes above and beyond to ensure every individual's needs are met with kindness and respect. Marty consistently displays exceptional clinical skills while fostering a warm and supportive environment, creating a sense of trust among those she cares for and for the facilities she provides care in. Her ability to connect on a personal level makes a lasting impact, demonstrating that caregiving is not just a profession, but a heartfelt calling." - Carlee Allard
As the winner of our Heart of Caring Award, Marty received a Heart of Caring glass heart, her name inscribed on our award plaque, and a $100 American Express gift card. Thank you, Marty, for going over and above in your care for your patients and for your impact on so many! We are proud to present you with this award!
If there is a hospice caregiver you would like to nominate for our Heart of Caring Award, you can nominate them through our online nomination form: https://www.sharpfuneralhomes.com/heart-of-caring-award
