Aran Paul Bautista
August 2024
Aran Paul
Bautista
Boyne Level 3 East
Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda
Drogheda
,
Louth
Ireland
Even when Dad was heavily sedated, Aran would put his hand on Dad's head and say, "We are just going to take some blood," or whatever procedure was going to take place.
Aran stood out as an individual whose complete approach to nursing appeared to go way beyond what we would have expected in what were very difficult circumstances. Aran was on duty for the majority of shifts during dads last week with us. From the arrival at the start of his shift until he left we feel he made such a difference by his presence every time he entered dad’s room.
From the early days, he could sense the atmosphere in the room and adjust to each occasion. When Dad was in good form, he always liked banter, and Aran would be the first to join in. This was the same in other rooms where you would always hear him enjoying the company of his patients, as was also the case with his work colleagues. On his arrival, the first thing you would hear him say in the corridor was, "Hello, my friend." On completion of his shift, he would always come in and tell Dad he would see him again in the morning, and on one occasion, he seemed apologetic that the following day was his day off but explained he would be back the day after.
From a nursing aspect, he was always very professional and knowledgeable. He would always explain to Dad what he was going to do, making him as comfortable as possible at all times. Even when Dad was heavily sedated, he would put his hand on Dad's head and say, "We are just going to take some blood," or whatever procedure was going to take place. His empathy for all family members was always very apparent, always asking if we were ok or needed anything. Every time he left the room, at least one family member would say, "Isn’t he just great?" Even Dad, on one occasion, asked me, "What is that chap's name again? He does everything around here; he’s very good." Dad’s sense of humor meant he often rated stuff out of 10, with this nurse constantly getting 10 out of 10 and Dad telling him he could have the rest of the day off. So it is safe to say that this recommendation also comes from Dad!
However, it was from a patient caring point of view that he stood out; his exceptional care, respect, empathy, and concern for Dad's needs gave the family great comfort throughout his admission. For me, he sets the bar and standard for what nursing care stands for and should be all about. I know this is indeed high praise, but it’s well-deserved as I know, coming from a family with three nurses, what is required in what must be one of the most difficult professions.
From the early days, he could sense the atmosphere in the room and adjust to each occasion. When Dad was in good form, he always liked banter, and Aran would be the first to join in. This was the same in other rooms where you would always hear him enjoying the company of his patients, as was also the case with his work colleagues. On his arrival, the first thing you would hear him say in the corridor was, "Hello, my friend." On completion of his shift, he would always come in and tell Dad he would see him again in the morning, and on one occasion, he seemed apologetic that the following day was his day off but explained he would be back the day after.
From a nursing aspect, he was always very professional and knowledgeable. He would always explain to Dad what he was going to do, making him as comfortable as possible at all times. Even when Dad was heavily sedated, he would put his hand on Dad's head and say, "We are just going to take some blood," or whatever procedure was going to take place. His empathy for all family members was always very apparent, always asking if we were ok or needed anything. Every time he left the room, at least one family member would say, "Isn’t he just great?" Even Dad, on one occasion, asked me, "What is that chap's name again? He does everything around here; he’s very good." Dad’s sense of humor meant he often rated stuff out of 10, with this nurse constantly getting 10 out of 10 and Dad telling him he could have the rest of the day off. So it is safe to say that this recommendation also comes from Dad!
However, it was from a patient caring point of view that he stood out; his exceptional care, respect, empathy, and concern for Dad's needs gave the family great comfort throughout his admission. For me, he sets the bar and standard for what nursing care stands for and should be all about. I know this is indeed high praise, but it’s well-deserved as I know, coming from a family with three nurses, what is required in what must be one of the most difficult professions.