Pearl Bengay
Youngsville,NC
Summary
Professionally-trained Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit nurse for almost 5 years at UNC Rex Hospital. Actively providing high standards of culturally competent and compassionate patient care and consistently aspiring to exceed patient/family satisfaction and quality benchmarks. Endeavoring for further professional growth in an intensive care setting.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CN II - Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit
UNC Rex Hospital
Raleigh, NC
06.2019 - Current
- Recipient of Acorn Award.
- Nominated by patient & family for Daisy Award for exceptional & quality care provided.
- Consistently receives kudos for meeting metric of extubation within 6 hours of OR exit time.
- Recovers immediate post open heart surgery patients.
- Manages patients on cardiac drips as well as insulin drip.
- Manages patients on Ekosonic Endovascular System (EKOS) and Thrombolytic.
- Manages patients with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) and Impella devices.
- Manages patients on Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT).
- Provides exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management.
- Skilled in rapid recognition and intervention of sepsis.
- Promotes pulmonary toileting, oral hygiene, early ambulation, and DVT prevention to decrease length of stay (LOS) of surgical patients.
- Implements measures to prevent CLABSI, CAUTI, VAE, , and Pressure Injury in unit.
- Floats to other Intensive Care Units: MSICU, NSICU, CICU, COVID Unit.
- Provides emotional support to patients and their families during end of life stage.
- Trains new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Participates in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.
CN II - Cardiac Surgery Step Down Unit
UNC Rex Hospital
Raleigh, NC
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Implemented care for cardiovascular needs such as rapid atrial fibrillation, angina, myocardial infarction, and limb ischemia.
- Managed pre-op patients scheduled for open heart surgery
- Provided post-operative care for patients who have undergone coronary artery bypass graft, heart valve replacement surgery, pacemaker placement, vascular bypass surgery, aortic abdominal aneurysm repair, endovascular aneurysm repair, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, carotid endarterectomy, and cardiac catheterization.
- Trained in removal of arterial and/or venous sheaths post cardiac catheterization.
- Managed wound vacs, chest tubes, and epicardial pacemaker.
- Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
CN II - Cardiothoracic Surgery Step Down Unit
UNC Medical Center
Chapel Hill, NC
06.2017 - 02.2019
- Cared for patients who have undergone major cardiac, thoracic or vascular surgery.
- Cared for patients who have undergone heart and lung transplantation.
- Cared for patients who have undergone procedures requiring postoperative telemetry and/or respiratory monitoring.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed patients with Thrombolytic therapy.
- Managed patients with Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD).
- Managed patients with chest tubes.
- Promoted pulmonary toileting, oral hygiene, early ambulation, and DVT prevention.
- Nursing Performance Improvement (NPI) Relief Representative.
- Skin Committee member.
- Received multiple "kudos" from colleagues for proactive work ethic.
- Received "High Five" commendation from patient and family for exceptional care provided.
- Chosen as "Rockstar" of the month for being an outstanding nurse.
Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Charge Nurse
Houston Methodist West Hospital
Houston, TX
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Enhanced patient & family satisfaction as reflected on improved HCAHPS scores.
- Enforced patient safety as reflected on significantly reduced numbers of patient fall, hospital-acquired infections, and mislabeled specimen.
- Contributed to successful DNV accreditation and acquiring of Certification as Primary Stroke Center.
- Accomplished 100% compliance with patient rounding; handled and resolved questions and concerns of patient & family.
- Received positive feedback from staff for being actively involved in assisting with tasks to improve workflow and to keep unit running efficiently.
Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Staff Nurse
Houston Methodist West Hospital
Houston, TX
11.2010 - 04.2016
- Relief charge nurse that oversaw total patient care within busy 32-bed Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit.
- Precept newly hired nurses.
- Commended by Director of Nursing for promptly identifying patient who was actively experiencing ACS which led to crucial timely intervention.
- Nominated by patient & family for Daisy Award for exceptional & quality care provided.
- Performed all tasks with patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Managed patient care in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit, adeptly handled all aspects of treatment from medication to monitoring for 4-5 patients per shift.
- Responsible for close monitoring of patients during pre and post operative open heart surgery, and cardiac/peripheral diagnostic procedures.
- Monitored various drainage devices, chest tube, and pacer wires.
- Closely monitored patients with cardiac medication drip.
- Worked with cardiologist and surgeons to achieve optimum patient care.
- Managed care of patients admitted with chest pain for MI screening, patients with CHF exacerbation, and patients with cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Prepared patients scheduled for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), cardiac catheterization procedure, stress echocardiogram testing.
Medical-Surgical Nurse
Houston Methodist Hospital - Texas Medical Center
Houston, TX
03.2008 - 12.2010
- Performed charge nurse duties as assigned.
- Managed patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handled all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 5-6 patients per shift.
- Carried out care patients with acute and chronic health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, stroke, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Davao Doctor's College
Philippines03.1998
Skills
- Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit Nurse
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) Device Trained
- Impella Device Trained
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) Trained
- EKOS/Thrombolytic Therapy Trained
- Cardiac and insulin drips administration
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- CVRN Certification
- CCRN Certification
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 2024
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification, 2025
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse (CVRN) Certification, 2024
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Certification, 2026
Additional Information
- LICENSES Registered Nurse in North Carolina, License number 295176, Current
Languages
Filipino
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CN II - Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit
UNC Rex Hospital
06.2019 - Current
CN II - Cardiac Surgery Step Down Unit
UNC Rex Hospital
07.2018 - 06.2019
CN II - Cardiothoracic Surgery Step Down Unit
UNC Medical Center
06.2017 - 02.2019
Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Charge Nurse
Houston Methodist West Hospital
04.2016 - 05.2017
Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Staff Nurse
Houston Methodist West Hospital
11.2010 - 04.2016
Medical-Surgical Nurse
Houston Methodist Hospital - Texas Medical Center
03.2008 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Davao Doctor's College
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 2024
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification, 2025
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse (CVRN) Certification, 2024
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Certification, 2026
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