Benita Chester
Summerville
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at MUSC, skilled in medication administration and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and meticulous clinical documentation. Adept at wound care and vital signs monitoring, ensuring compliance with safety protocols while advocating for patient needs.
Offering background that includes strong interpersonal skills and genuine interest in patient care, eager to learn and grow in healthcare environment. Brings foundational understanding of patient care principles and ability to quickly adapt to new medical procedures and environments. Ready to use and develop skills in patient communication and basic clinical tasks in Licensed Practical Nurse role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
MUSC
03.2025 - Current
- Collected vital signs and recorded patient information accurately for health assessments.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to coordinate patient care and improve service delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of medical equipment and supplies in compliance with safety protocols.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
Lpn
Aya Healthcare
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care for patients.
- Maintained sterile environments during procedures to prevent infections.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Lpn
Prisma Health
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
TriCounty Technical College
Easley, SC09-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA06-2019
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Documentation accuracy
- Immunization administration
- Catheter care
- Breathing treatments
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency response
Timeline
LPN
MUSC
03.2025 - Current
Lpn
Aya Healthcare
09.2024 - 03.2025
Lpn
Prisma Health
10.2023 - 08.2024
No Degree - Nursing
TriCounty Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
ECPI University