Andres Ayala
February 2026
Andres
Ayala
,
RN
Medical Oncology
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
Idaho Falls
,
ID
United States
That evening was the worst in my life, and Andres was the positive light that kept me together.
It’s taken me a couple of months to write this, as each time I begin to write it, the tears flow. My experience with several nurses on the 5th floor was beyond wonderful. The interaction and care provided by Nurse Andres was exemplary.
My elderly father was admitted to the 5th floor with breathing issues and coughing up blood. Several masses were found in his lungs, and after a couple of days, the prognosis was less than favorable. After being given the news of the prognosis, my dad chose to be kept comfortable as he did not want any invasive procedures at this stage of his life. Once he made this decision, we were moved to the larger room on the 5th floor, where families can be with their loved one during this difficult time. Andres was the night nurse assigned that evening for my father’s care.
From the moment he introduced himself to our family and me, he exemplified professionalism and tremendous empathy for what we were going through. Andres came to my dad’s room several times to see if anyone in the family needed anything, in addition to attending to everything my dad needed.
As the evening went on, the family went home, and I stayed all night next to my dad’s bedside. Throughout the night, Andres checked in on me to see if I needed anything, and at one point, he shook my hand and told me, " Thank you for being there!"
Andres kept me very well informed with the medications being given to my dad and at what intervals to keep him comfortable. Any time a revision or adjustment was being made due to the needs of my dad, he would go over everything with me - the names of the medications and what they do and how they would help my dad during such a difficult time.
He was very attentive to my dad's progress and adjusted as needed to help him. I asked Andres about the machine showing my dad’s vitals, regarding what to expect and watch for. He explained precisely, which prepared me for what was to come, as much as anyone could be 'prepared' in this situation. Throughout the evening, he would ask if there was anything I needed as well.
Not only was Andres attentive to my dad's needs, but he was also fully aware of the emotional experience I was going through and did his best to provide me with any support he could offer. As the evening, early morning hours passed on, my dad was struggling and I stepped out to find Andres at the nurses station and asked him if he could help my dad.
When Andres came into the room, he leaned down to my dad’s ear and said, “I’ve got you. This is Andres, remember? I’ve got you.” I will never forget that moment. Andres was extremely caring and attentive to my dad. His constant attention and compassionate care for my father at the end of his life were beyond anything I could have ever asked for.
That evening was the worst in my life, and Andres was the positive light that kept me together. I wasn’t able to speak to Andres before his shift ended and express my gratitude for all he did. Hopefully, this will explain how grateful I am. I will never forget him.
What an incredible person and nurse you have! I hope he's aware of how much he touches the lives of others and the impact he leaves with them. I understand EIRMC has excellent nurses, and Andres is an asset to the hospital and the 5th floor.
My elderly father was admitted to the 5th floor with breathing issues and coughing up blood. Several masses were found in his lungs, and after a couple of days, the prognosis was less than favorable. After being given the news of the prognosis, my dad chose to be kept comfortable as he did not want any invasive procedures at this stage of his life. Once he made this decision, we were moved to the larger room on the 5th floor, where families can be with their loved one during this difficult time. Andres was the night nurse assigned that evening for my father’s care.
From the moment he introduced himself to our family and me, he exemplified professionalism and tremendous empathy for what we were going through. Andres came to my dad’s room several times to see if anyone in the family needed anything, in addition to attending to everything my dad needed.
As the evening went on, the family went home, and I stayed all night next to my dad’s bedside. Throughout the night, Andres checked in on me to see if I needed anything, and at one point, he shook my hand and told me, " Thank you for being there!"
Andres kept me very well informed with the medications being given to my dad and at what intervals to keep him comfortable. Any time a revision or adjustment was being made due to the needs of my dad, he would go over everything with me - the names of the medications and what they do and how they would help my dad during such a difficult time.
He was very attentive to my dad's progress and adjusted as needed to help him. I asked Andres about the machine showing my dad’s vitals, regarding what to expect and watch for. He explained precisely, which prepared me for what was to come, as much as anyone could be 'prepared' in this situation. Throughout the evening, he would ask if there was anything I needed as well.
Not only was Andres attentive to my dad's needs, but he was also fully aware of the emotional experience I was going through and did his best to provide me with any support he could offer. As the evening, early morning hours passed on, my dad was struggling and I stepped out to find Andres at the nurses station and asked him if he could help my dad.
When Andres came into the room, he leaned down to my dad’s ear and said, “I’ve got you. This is Andres, remember? I’ve got you.” I will never forget that moment. Andres was extremely caring and attentive to my dad. His constant attention and compassionate care for my father at the end of his life were beyond anything I could have ever asked for.
That evening was the worst in my life, and Andres was the positive light that kept me together. I wasn’t able to speak to Andres before his shift ended and express my gratitude for all he did. Hopefully, this will explain how grateful I am. I will never forget him.
What an incredible person and nurse you have! I hope he's aware of how much he touches the lives of others and the impact he leaves with them. I understand EIRMC has excellent nurses, and Andres is an asset to the hospital and the 5th floor.