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Dawn Ruther

Nurse Consultant

Nurse Poway, CA Defense Health Agency
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Overview
Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
8 years at Defense Health Agency
Gender
Female
Connections
362
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 649,767 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Dawn Ruther is one of them.
  • 57,207 Nurses are based in CA (out of 155,461 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 174 contacts at Defense Health Agency are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse compensation in CA: $130,000 – $195,000 (median $151,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurses in CA: Kaiser Permanente (5,251), Sutter Health (1,165), Sharp Healthcare (988).
  • 5% of Nurses in CA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 72% of Nurses in CA have verified education credentials on file.
  • Data refreshed May 2026.

Public records & verifications
  • Verify against the NPPES Provider Registry (HHS / CMS). Search NPPES →
  • Professional LinkedIn profile on file (subscribers only).
  • Data aggregated from public licensure databases, LinkedIn, and verified employer records. Cross-check via the registry link above.
Education
University of San Diego
MSN-ENL
2010
University of Iowa
BSN
2000
Kirkwood Community College
AA
1998
Skills
Nursing Healthcare Critical Care Inpatient Patient Education Icu Patient Safety Surgery Medicine Acls Bls Ekg Clinical Research Medical/Surgical Wound Care Hospitals Medical Surgical Healthcare Management Decision Analysis Business Decision Making
About Defense Health Agency
Industry
Law Firms & Legal Services
Employees
1 to 19
Revenue
<$1M
Website
health.mil
Office Location
338 S Dakota Ave 13850, Vandenberg Afb, CA
Professional Overview

Dawn Ruther is a Nurse Consultant, currently affiliated with Defense Health Agency, based in Poway, CA. As a nurse, Ruther contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Poway, CA. They have been with Defense Health Agency for 8 years. Ruther holds academic credentials, including MSN-ENL and BSN, from University of San Diego and University of Iowa. Core competencies include Nursing, Healthcare, Critical Care, Inpatient, Patient Education. Defense Health Agency operates in the Law Firms & Legal Services sector with a workforce of 1 to 19 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse professionals can use HealthTal to access verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. 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 Poway, CA 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dawn Ruther located?
Dawn Ruther is based in Poway, CA. They are currently affiliated with Defense Health Agency.
What is Dawn Ruther's specialty?
Dawn Ruther specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Nurse Consultant.
Where does Dawn Ruther currently work?
Dawn Ruther currently works at Defense Health Agency. They have been there for 8 years.
What is Dawn Ruther's educational background?
Dawn Ruther attended University of San Diego and University of Iowa.
How do I contact Dawn Ruther for recruiting?
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How do I recruit a Nurse?
Recruiting nurses typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for nurses across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
What is the average salary for a Nurse in CA?
Nurses in CA typically earn $130,000 to $195,000 annually, with a median of $151,000. 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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