Summer Lillie
Durham,NC
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center, specializing in catheter insertion and trauma-informed care. Proven track record in enhancing patient safety protocols and managing complex care. Adept at electronic medical records management, fostering collaboration, and delivering exceptional patient education. Committed to improving healthcare outcomes through innovative practices.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Durham, NC
06.2017 - Current
- Managed complex care for medical and psychiatric patients in high-volume Emergency Department.
- Designated acuity levels to ensure timely interventions for medical and psychiatric patients.
- Maintained thorough documentation of patient information within CPRS systems.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care with social work, pharmacy, and medical providers for Veterans.
- Collaborated with Psychiatric Evaluation Clinic to assess available resources for Veterans in distress.
- Communicated updates on patient conditions to providers and documented changes in medical records.
- Demonstrated ability to de-escalate individuals in psychiatric crises in a therapeutic manner.
- Developed published training on ultrasound-guided intravenous placement in Elsevier Clinical Skills.
- Served as principal investigator for research on hygiene's impact on psychiatric patients in crisis.
- Delivers cross-functional support for Vascular Access team
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC
01.2014 - Current
- Delivered timely trauma-informed care to sexually assaulted patients, including forensic examinations.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss case management strategies.
- Collected photographic and physical evidence while initiating community consultations for specialized care.
- Educated community members on sexual assault and trauma-informed practices through active participation in response groups with community stakeholders.
- Participated in case reviews with multidisciplinary teams to discuss patient care plans and outcomes.
- Attended court hearings as an expert witness when needed by prosecutors or defense attorneys.
- Collaborated with community partners to ensure immediate patient safety following incidents.
Cardiac Cath Lab and Electrophysiology Lab
Duke Regional
Durham, NC
01.2014 - Current
- Dually qualified as a nurse and cardiovascular scrub tech in angioplasty, and diagnostic cardiac caths.
Staff Nurse Vascular Access Team
Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Durham, NC
01.2023 - 12.2025
- Executed insertion of peripheral central catheters to ensure effective vascular access.
- Managed staff education programs on ultrasound-guided intravascular insertion techniques.
- Provided comprehensive staff and patient education on central line care protocols.
- Consulted with providers to select optimal vascular access devices for specific infusates.
- Initiated a tracking system to enhance management of consults and streamline workflow.
- Collaborated with team members to discuss best practices for vascular access devices.
Vascular Access Nurse II
Duke University Health System
Durham, NC
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Clinical Nurse II Duties include providing difficult IV insertion and trouble-shooting of vascular access devices across the health system.
- Provides patient and staff education on best practices for vascular access device care and maintenance.
- Applies best practice standards to patients and educates family and staff on principles of vascular access care.
- Certified as a PICC observer.
- Consults with providers on applying the best practice for vascular care.
Charge Nurse, ED
Duke Regional
Durham, NC
01.2013 - 01.2021
- Responsible for the throughput and overall flow of the emergency room patient.
- Assigns staff to patient care.
- Manages facility transfers of psychiatric patients.
- Assists providers in maintaining the immediate safety of psychiatric persons by means of involuntary commitment.
Clinical Nurse III
Duke Regional
Durham, NC
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Permanent Employee 2017-2021 PRN
Staff Nurse, ED
Duke Regional
Durham, NC
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Delivered specialized, safe care to diverse patient populations across various settings.
- Developed a rapid triage protocol for patients requiring immediate psychiatric care.
- Managed consults, transfers, and rapid response initiatives to enhance healthcare team communications.
Nursing Assistant II
Duke Regional
Durham, NC
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Provided direct care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in the emergency room setting.
- Obtained national certification as: Certified Hospice Palliative Nursing Assistant.
Direct Support Coordinator
Residential Services Inc
Chapel Hill, NC
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Coordinated support services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Identified resources to facilitate independent living for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Collaborated with care team to enhance independent living for persons with developmental disabilities.
Assistant to Medical Case Managers
State of Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Tallahassee, FL
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Administrative support to the Medical Case Manager’s Statewide including budgetary and administrative law support which included public hearings, and assistance with roll out of the State of Florida’s Zero Tolerance Policy.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Big Bend Hospice
Tallahassee, FL
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Facilitated personal care and comfort for terminally ill patients in various environments to include homeless shelters, and camp sites.
- Achieved National Hospice Palliative Care nursing assistant board certification
- Educated families on hospice services and available resources for support.
Education
Bachelors of Science degree - Nursing
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC03.2018
Diploma - Nursing
Watts School of Nursing
Durham, NC05.2010
Associates Degree - Health Care Science
University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC05.2010
Skills
- Catheter insertion and vascular access
- Trauma-informed care
- Electronic medical records management
- Patient safety protocols
Certification
- RN - Registered Nurse, NC, 05/31/26, 239829
- CEN – Certified Emergency Nurse, Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing, 02/2029, 767752
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association, 2010-2024
- BLS- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 2008-Present
- SANE RN - Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, North Carolina Board of Nursing, Board Certified by the International Association of Forensic Nursing, 2014-present
Awards
- Star of the Emergency Department: 2011, 2014
- Duke University’s prestigious Friends of Nursing Award, 2013
- Durham Veterans Administration CARES award, 2019
- Daisy award nominee: 2020, 2022
Affiliations
- Medical volunteer for Remote Area Medical (RAM) 2019-present
- Bull City Connects Community health provider Durham County Department of Health
- PTA volunteer
Timeline
Staff Nurse Vascular Access Team
Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center
01.2023 - 12.2025
Vascular Access Nurse II
Duke University Health System
01.2021 - 01.2023
Staff Nurse
Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center
06.2017 - Current
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Duke University Medical Center
01.2014 - Current
Cardiac Cath Lab and Electrophysiology Lab
Duke Regional
01.2014 - Current
Charge Nurse, ED
Duke Regional
01.2013 - 01.2021
Clinical Nurse III
Duke Regional
01.2010 - 01.2017
Staff Nurse, ED
Duke Regional
01.2010 - 01.2013
Nursing Assistant II
Duke Regional
01.2009 - 01.2010
Direct Support Coordinator
Residential Services Inc
01.2008 - 01.2009
Assistant to Medical Case Managers
State of Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities
01.2006 - 01.2007
Certified Nursing Assistant
Big Bend Hospice
01.2002 - 01.2007
Bachelors of Science degree - Nursing
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Diploma - Nursing
Watts School of Nursing
Associates Degree - Health Care Science
University of Mount Olive
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