Riley Duran
Collierville,TN
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Audiology Extern
Memphis Audiology
06.2024 - Current
- Perform comprehensive audiological evaluations on adults and school aged children
- Perform tinnitus evaluations and make appropriate recommendations for management
- Recommend and fit appropriate hearing aids and alternate listening devices (ALDs)
- Trouble shoot and repair hearing aids
- Submit hearing aid and supply orders for Le Bonheur Children's Hospital (LBCH)
- Conduct cerumen management on adults
- Educate patients on hearing loss prevention measures, and provide custom hearing protection
- Work with various insurances and third party organizations
- Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance clinical skills and knowledge
Graduate Student Clinician
Arkansas Children's Hospital
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Performed video reinforcement audiometry (VRA), conditioned play audiometry (CPA), and conventional audiometry for children across various ages and developmental stages
- Performed newborn hearing screenings in well baby nurseries and the NICU
- Conducted Real Ear to Coupler Differences (RECD) and Real Ear Measurement (REM) testing to ensure devices were appropriately fit
- Performed Auditory Brainstem Response testing
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes
Graduate Student Clinician
UAMS Health- Audiology Clinic
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Performed comprehensive audiological evaluations for adults
- Performed videonystagomography (VNG) testing and helped make necessary referrals
- Selected and fit hearing aids
- Assisted with Cochlear Implant evaluations
- Assisted with initial Cochlear Implant activation and additional mapping appointments
- Observed intraoperative monitoring on a patient receiving a Cochlear Implant
Graduate Student Clinician
Palmer Hearing Laboratory
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Performed audiometric testing for adults and made appropriate recommendations
- Provided hearing aid consultations and fittings for adult patients
- Assisted with tinnitus evaluations and made appropriate recommendations for treatment and management
- Made appropriate modifications to programming of hearing aids
- Assisted with hearing aid repairs and troubleshooting
Graduate Student Clinician
Jenkins Memorial Center
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided audiological assessments to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities
- Conducted immittance testing to monitor middle ear health
- Worked closely with other interprofessional disciplines to determine the best care for our patients
Graduate Student Clinician
UAMS Speech And Hearing Clinic
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided comprehensive audiological assessments for adult patients
- Provided hearing aid consultations and fittings to adult patients
- Cleaned, verified, and maintained the life of our patient's hearing aids
Education
Au.D. - Doctor of Audiology
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
The University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS05.2021
Community Involvement
Under the Stars Prom
- Volunteered as a buddy at the Under the Stars prom, which is an annual event put on by Fellowship Bible Church. This event provides young adults with physical and developmental challenges an unforgettable night
UAMS 12th Street Health and Wellness Center
- Addressed hearing healthcare needs on an interdisciplinary team
Volunteer at Special Olympics
- Provided otoscopy, pure-tone, OAE, and tympanometry screenings on the athletes
UAMS Health and Wellness Expo
- Provided hearing screenings, balance assessments, and hearing aid cleaning and checks
Hearing Aid Clinics
- Conducted hearing aid clinics (cleaning and troubleshooting devices) at various locations including nursing homes and YMCA's
- Performed Otoscopy and complete cerumen management if necessary
- Discussed the importance of routine hearing tests, and treating hearing loss
Professional Development
Conferences
- 2022 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention
- 2024 American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Conference
- 2025 Mid-South Conference
Trainings
- Completed trainings with various hearing aid manufacturers, including Oticon, Phonak, ReSound, Starkey and Widex
- Foundations of Cochlear Implants for Audiologists On-Demand Course- Expected March 2025
Other
- Newborn Hearing Screening Training
- HIPAA Training
- Basic life support & CPR
Affiliations
- Secretary for local Student Academy of Audiology (SAA) chapter
- Member of National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
Timeline
Audiology Extern
Memphis Audiology
06.2024 - Current
Graduate Student Clinician
Arkansas Children's Hospital
01.2024 - 05.2024
Graduate Student Clinician
UAMS Health- Audiology Clinic
08.2023 - 11.2023
Graduate Student Clinician
Palmer Hearing Laboratory
01.2023 - 07.2023
Graduate Student Clinician
Jenkins Memorial Center
08.2022 - 11.2022
Graduate Student Clinician
UAMS Speech And Hearing Clinic
08.2021 - 08.2022
Au.D. - Doctor of Audiology
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
The University of Mississippi
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