Ana Duran
Summary
Academically oriented nursing graduate with a passion for providing fair, compassionate, and patient-centered care. Experienced in communication with fluency in both English and Spanish. Team player who works well in high stress situations. Seeking a residency and position in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in order to provide the highest acuity care for children of all ages and expand nursing skills by working with a wide range of critical conditions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinicals
Kennesaw State University
02.2021 - 11.2023
- Completed 392 hours on various floors including cardiac telemetry, LTAC, behavioral health, pediatrics, obstetrics, and NICU
- Delivered compassionate care including evaluation of patient needs, medication administration, feeding (oral and tube), wound care/hygiene, and documentation
- Completed comprehensive patient assessments and developed multiple individualized care plans
- Supported patient comfort and safety including helping patients with ADLs and self-care
- Utilized therapeutic communication to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients
Summer Camp Medical Clinician in Training
Camp Kudzu
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Managed patient care at a camp for children with Type 1 Diabetes
- Assisted the campers with carbohydrate counting, blood glucose monitoring, insulin shot administration, and changing of insulin pump sites
- Assisted RN in patient case management such as adjusting insulin amounts based on glucose levels, adjusting for physical activity, changing insulin pump settings, and responding to hypoglycemia episodes
Nanny
Various Families
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Cared for up to four children at a time (ages infant-8 years of age) for multiple families on both a regular and semi-regular basis
- Managed meal preparation and feeding based on strict dietary guidelines
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support children's social and emotional growth
- Supported children in play activities, hygiene, self-care, socialization, and educational outings
Volunteer
Gift Of Grace Home
08.2023 - Current
- Organized and administered prescribed medication at a nursing home for patients with AIDS
- Used therapeutic communication to assess client needs and develop caring relationships with patients
Volunteer
Mercy Missions
01.2012 - Current
- Packed bags of food and hygiene kits and then distributed them to homeless individuals in downtown Atlanta
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
Volunteer
Regnum Christi Mission Summer
06.2015 - 07.2015
- Organized, planned, and ran a variety of outreach programs over the course of a month including a summer camp for kids, putting on games for kids with cerebral palsy, and providing resources to new immigrants
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA12.2023
Skills
Vital signs
Patient assessment
Medical terminology
Spanish fluency
Communication
Organization
Medication administration
Wound care
Tracheostomy care
NG tube placement and care
Certification
American Heart Association CPR/BLS (2022-2024)
NIH Stroke Scale (2023-2024)
Electrocardiogram Recognition and Identification for Nurses (2023)
Nursing Implications of the Updated 2021 Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines (2023)
International Spinal Cord Society (2023)
COVID-19, Pulmonary, ARDS, and Ventilatory Resources (2023)
Timeline
Volunteer
Gift Of Grace Home
08.2023 - Current
Summer Camp Medical Clinician in Training
Camp Kudzu
06.2023 - 06.2023
Clinicals
Kennesaw State University
02.2021 - 11.2023
Nanny
Various Families
08.2020 - 07.2023
Volunteer
Regnum Christi Mission Summer
06.2015 - 07.2015
Volunteer
Mercy Missions
01.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kennesaw State University
American Heart Association CPR/BLS (2022-2024)
NIH Stroke Scale (2023-2024)
Electrocardiogram Recognition and Identification for Nurses (2023)
Nursing Implications of the Updated 2021 Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines (2023)
International Spinal Cord Society (2023)
COVID-19, Pulmonary, ARDS, and Ventilatory Resources (2023)
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