Randa Blenden

Nurse Manager Operations · Duke University Health System

Nurse Durham, NC

Overview

Level
Manager
Function
Operations
Tenure
4 years
since Dec 2022
Gender
Female

Experience

Nurse Manager OperationsCurrent
Duke University Health System
Since Dec 2022 · 4 years · Durham, NC

Education

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
2007 – 2008
Delta State University
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
2005 – 2007
The University of Texas at Arlington
Master of Science (M.S.)
2014

Skills

Healthcare Nonprofits Leadership Community Outreach Nursing Nursing Education Hospitals Patient Safety Critical Care Pediatrics Healthcare Management Icu Bls Emr Pals Patient Education Clinical Research Public Health Registered Nurses

About Duke University Health System

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$1B+
Office Location
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC

Professional Overview

Randa Blenden is a Nurse Manager Operations, currently affiliated with Duke University Health System, based in Durham, NC. As a nurse, Blenden contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Durham, NC. They have been with Duke University Health System for 4 years. Blenden holds academic credentials, including Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Education (M.Ed.), from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and Delta State University. Core competencies include Healthcare, Nonprofits, Leadership, Community Outreach, Nursing. Duke University Health System operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to nurse specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Durham, NC healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 649,760 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Randa Blenden is one of them.
  • 16,735 Nurses are based in NC (out of 45,480 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 1,820 contacts at Duke University Health System are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse compensation in NC: $103,000 – $155,000 (median $120,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurses in NC: Atrium Health (759), Novant Health (744), Duke University Health System (718).
  • 7% of Nurses in NC hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 70% of Nurses in NC have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Randa Blenden located?

Randa Blenden is based in Durham, NC. They are currently affiliated with Duke University Health System.

What is Randa Blenden's specialty?

Randa Blenden specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Nurse Manager Operations.

Where does Randa Blenden currently work?

Randa Blenden currently works at Duke University Health System. They have been there for 4 years.

What is Randa Blenden's educational background?

Randa Blenden attended The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and Delta State University.

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What is the average salary for a Nurse in NC?

Nurses in NC typically earn $103,000 to $155,000 annually, with a median of $120,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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