Kristen Armstrong received her bachelor's degree in nursing and her public health nursing certification from California State University, Chico in 1990. Her nursing career has led her to provide care to patients with a wide variety of medical conditions including patients experiencing severe diabetic conditions such as cardiac disease, renal failure, dialysis, transplants, and severe circulatory conditions. Since 1994, she has focused her career in the care of pre- and post-operative patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This experience has provided her with a broad knowledge base that encompasses all the body systems.

With recent experience in interventional radiology and conscious sedation, Armstrong joined UC Davis this year. Currently, working alongside surgeons and interventionalists, she provides valuable education and support for patients. She provides wound care for patients with significant circulatory deficiencies and procedural-based sedation for patients undergoing a variety of procedures performed in the Vascular Center Clinic. Armstrong continually strives to perfect the best practices in patient care.