Dr. Valentine Duran has worked at Redlands Community Hospital for 10 years. Currently, she is the manager of quality and patient safety. She also has worked as a LEAN coordinator, nurse manager, clinical staff educator, and clinical instructor. She holds a bachelor's degree in nursing from Loma Linda University, a master's degree in nursing education and a DNP degree from Grand Canyon University. She is a board member for the Association of California Nurse Leaders and is president of the AMSN Inland Empire Local Chapter. She is certified as a nurse manager and leader and a medical-surgical registered nurse.