Deseiria L. Wilkes
VITAS Hospice
Apopka,FL
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
REGISTERED NURSE leading hospice care coordination across patient, family, and interdisciplinary needs. Directs pain management, end-of-life education, and family support while aligning social work, home health, and pastoral services with the care plan. Strengthens team response through accurate clinical judgment, medication administration, and compassionate communication during complex transitions.
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse
1 Year 7 Months- Administer Physicians and other ancillary staff orders, gave routine treatments and medications, performed ADLs for patients, and offered compassionate care for patients and families
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring comfort and dignity for patients and families.
- Educate patients and their families on a wide array of teachings such as terminal diagnosis and disease processes, bereavement, effective coping mechanisms, and pain management, as well as provided spiritual and emotional support
- Screen families for services such as social workers, home health needs and pastoral needs as well as collaborate with Case Managers on patient’s action plan
- Collaborated with inter-professional health care team to develop comprehensive care plans addressing client needs, preferences, and goals
REGISTERED NURSE
1 Year 8 Months- Collaborated with healthcare team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care, addressing unique holistic needs of residents through assistance with ADLs and safe medication administration
- Conducted head-to-toe assessments, identified abnormal values, administered medications in accordance with agency policy, and monitored patient intake/output for ongoing health evaluation
- Reviewed physical needs, monitored patients’ physical condition, administered approved medications and arranged medical appointments according to assigned medical care standards
- Assessed physical needs, monitored patients’ conditions, administered medications, and coordinated medical appointments to ensure compliance with care standards
SUPERVISOR, REGISTERED NURSE
9 Months- Addressed concerns, issues, complaints, and grievances promptly and effectively.
- Assisted with new hire orientation and training of new employees and participated in ongoing training and mentorship
- Developed training materials for staff education on palliative care best practices and compliance standards.
- Assisted with new hire orientation and training of new employees and participated ongoing training and mentorship
- Ensured open lines of communication and accurate charting procedures; updated computerized patient data using EMAR (Electronic Medication Administration Records)
REGISTERED NURSE
9 Months- Facilitated smooth transitions between home-based or facility settings while maintaining continuity of care throughout the hospice journey.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of the dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
1 Year- Administered emergency care to patients in critical condition, ensuring timely and effective interventions.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, documenting changes accurately for medical team review.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Led initiatives to streamline triage processes, reducing wait times and improving patient flow within the department.
- Implemented evidence-based practices that enhanced patient safety and improved overall quality of care provided in the ED.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing – Registered Nurse
Associate of Science - Nursing
Master of Science - Nursing
Skills
Nursing standard operating procedures
Supervisory and training staff
Quality improvement
Interdisciplinary care coordination
Direct patient care
Educating patients and family members
Hospice care nursing
Pain management
Geriatric nursing
Certification
- Registered Nurse – State of Florida (compact) License #RN9350554
- Registered Nurse- State of California License #95456032
- CPR certified- American Heart Association
- BLS/ ACLS certified- American Heart Association
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse
VITAS Hospice
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
REGISTERED NURSE
Hospice of the Comforter
04.2024 - 12.2025Read More
SUPERVISOR, REGISTERED NURSE
Winter Haven Health & Rehabilitation
03.2024 - 12.2024Read More
REGISTERED NURSE
Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care
10.2023 - 07.2024Read More
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Health Central Hospital
02.2012 - 02.2013Read More
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science from Nursing – Registered Nurse
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Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
Associate of Science from Nursing
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University of South Florida
Master of Science from Nursing
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