(Masterson was a tireless advocate for family presence at patient bedside in critical care)
Mercy Hospital has established the Robert J Masterson Nursing Scholarship Fund in recognition of his years of service and dedication to his patients. Masterson, who retired recently from Mercy after more than thirty years, has left his colleagues very big shoes to fill. “Bob created a culture of excellence in Critical Care that he perpetuated in his everyday performance,” stated colleague Carlene Stevens, BSN, CCRN, Clinical Nurse Lead, Critical Care. “Bob genuinely cared for his patients and their families. He not only promoted but expected family presence at the bedside.”
“Bob’s deep-seated faith and unwavering compassion for the vulnerable – especially the chronically homeless, set him apart,” said Eileen Skinner, Mercy President and CEO. “He led by example and embodied the Mercy values in a way that made everyone who worked with him feel privileged and inspired to be a better person, a better care giver.”
Gifts to the Robert J. Masterson Nursing Scholarship Fund are tax-deductible and will be held in a restricted fund at Mercy c/o of the Mercy Development Office at 144 State Street in Portland, ME 04101. For additional information about giving to Mercy, please go to https://www.mercyhospitalstories.org/cms/support-mercy/online-giving/ or call 879-3487.
About Mercy Health System
Mercy Health System of Maine is a growing community of health care providers who provide clinically-excellent, compassionate care. A recognized leader in quality, safety, innovation and patient experience, Mercy operates campuses throughout southern Maine, offering a broad range of medical and surgical services, as well as primary and specialty care. The story of Mercy includes Mercy Hospital, Gary’s House, McAuley Residence, Mercy Recovery Center, and VNA Home Health Hospice.



