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Karen Purugganan

Registered Nurse

Nurse Covina, CA Kaiser Permanente
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Overview
Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
4 years at Kaiser Permanente
Gender
Female
Connections
113
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 649,767 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Karen Purugganan is one of them.
  • 57,207 Nurses are based in CA (out of 155,461 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 18,743 contacts at Kaiser Permanente 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 July 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
Western University of Health Sciences
2017
University of Phoenix
Master's Degree, Health/Health Care Administration/Management
2013
University of Phoenix
Master's Science in Nursing, Education
2011
Skills
Nursing Education Epic Systems Coaching Customer Service Public Speaking Adult Education Bls Critical Care Cerner Meditech Managed Care Acute Care Medical Surgical Ambulatory Icu
About Kaiser Permanente
Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Professional Overview

Karen Purugganan is a Registered Nurse, currently affiliated with Kaiser Permanente, based in Covina, CA. As a nurse, Purugganan contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Covina, CA. They have been with Kaiser Permanente for 4 years. Purugganan holds academic credentials, including Master's Degree, Health/Health Care Administration/Management and Master's Science in Nursing, Education, from Western University of Health Sciences and University of Phoenix. Core competencies include Nursing Education, Epic Systems, Coaching, Customer Service, Public Speaking. Kaiser Permanente operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 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 Covina, 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 Karen Purugganan located?
Karen Purugganan is based in Covina, CA. They are currently affiliated with Kaiser Permanente.
What is Karen Purugganan's specialty?
Karen Purugganan specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Registered Nurse.
Where does Karen Purugganan currently work?
Karen Purugganan currently works at Kaiser Permanente. They have been there for 4 years.
What is Karen Purugganan's educational background?
Karen Purugganan attended Western University of Health Sciences and University of Phoenix.
How do I contact Karen Purugganan 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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