Alec Montoya worked as a pediatric emergency nurse at University of New Mexico Hospital for roughly three years, specializing in helping children and teenagers.

The 28-year-old had a knack for making every patient feel comfortable during times of distress, UNMH spokesperson Chris Ramirez wrote in a release.

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