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Deborah Merkley

Legal Nurse Consultant

Nurse Nipomo, CA Ascend Legal Nurse Consulting
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Overview
Level
Staff
Function
Legal
Tenure
4 years at Ascend Legal Nurse Consulting
Gender
Female
Connections
348
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 649,767 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Deborah Merkley is one of them.
  • 57,207 Nurses are based in CA (out of 155,461 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 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 August 2026.

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  • 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
CSUDH
MSN
2013
Holy Names University
BSN
2006
Humber College
Diploma in Nursing (3yr)
1993
Skills
Acls Critical Care Bls Hospitals Healthcare Nursing Acute Care Hemodynamic Monitoring Nursing Education Post Anesthesia Care Cardiac Monitoring Critical Care Medicine Patient Safety Patient Education Ccu Conscious Sedation Central Lines Medication Administration Cardiac Care Telemetry Chest Tubes Mechanical Ventilation Icu Iabp Iv Registered Nurses Ekg Bcls Surgery Nursing Process Direct Patient Care Picc Lines Nursing Documentation Infection Control Healthcare Management Trach Care Nursing Management Nursing Care Airway Management Inpatient Ventilators Tracheostomy Quality Patient Care Meditech Ecg Interpretation Palliative Care Perioperative Nursing Vital Signs Jcaho Intubation
About Ascend Legal Nurse Consulting
Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
Nipomo, CA
Professional Overview

Deborah Merkley is a Legal Nurse Consultant, currently affiliated with Ascend Legal Nurse Consulting, based in Nipomo, CA. As a nurse, Merkley contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Nipomo, CA. They have been with Ascend Legal Nurse Consulting for 4 years. Merkley holds academic credentials, including MSN and BSN, from CSUDH and Holy Names University. Core competencies include Acls, Critical Care, Bls, Hospitals, Healthcare. Ascend Legal Nurse Consulting 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 Nipomo, 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 Deborah Merkley located?
Deborah Merkley is based in Nipomo, CA. They are currently affiliated with Ascend Legal Nurse Consulting.
What is Deborah Merkley's specialty?
Deborah Merkley specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Legal Nurse Consultant.
Where does Deborah Merkley currently work?
Deborah Merkley currently works at Ascend Legal Nurse Consulting. They have been there for 4 years.
What is Deborah Merkley's educational background?
Deborah Merkley attended CSUDH and Holy Names University.
How do I contact Deborah Merkley 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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