How a Former Teen Actress Became One of LA’s Critical Care Guardians | Meet Bernie Ann Estiandan
On today’s episode of Business Casual, we’re spotlighting a Filipina American powerhouse whose winding professional journey is rooted in courage, community, and cultural pride: Bernie Ann Estendian. Before joining healthcare, Bernie was a young actress in the Philippines—already learning how to rise in high-pressure moments with confidence.
Today, she’s a Critical Care Neonatal and Pediatric Transport Respiratory Therapist in Los Angeles, delivering ICU-level care by air and by ground.
As her dream job, Bernie says its a perfect fit for her because “I’m an adrenaline junkie who loves helping people, so becoming an ICU-level care provider in a helicopter was the only logical career choice for me! Just kidding. During my day shadowing the team as a new graduate, I was astounded by their efficiency. They could stabilize the sickest patients I’ve ever encountered in less than an hour, while some facilities couldn’t even do it in a full shift. “
Bernie shows up for her culture by leading with excellence- carrying her Filipino values into every mission she flies. We got to sit down with Bernie in this new episode.
Filipina American powerhouse whose winding professional journey is rooted in courage, community, and cultural pride: Bernie Ann Estendian.
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