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Kristina Cardenas

Family Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Downey, CA U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
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Overview
Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
11 years at U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
Gender
Female
Connections
39
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 86,546 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse Practitioner specialty. Kristina Cardenas is one of them.
  • 5,832 Nurse Practitioners are based in CA (out of 155,461 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 13,511 contacts at U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse Practitioner compensation in CA: $130,000 – $195,000 (median $151,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurse Practitioners in CA: Kaiser Permanente (302), Stanford Health Care (122), U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs (101).
  • 1% of Nurse Practitioners in CA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 82% of Nurse Practitioners in CA have verified education credentials on file.
  • Data refreshed May 2026.

Public records & verifications
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  • Data aggregated from public licensure databases, LinkedIn, and verified employer records. Cross-check via the registry link above.
Education
University of California Los Angeles
Master of Science - MS
2012
Skills
Healthcare Management
About U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
Industry
Government
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Website
va.gov
Office Location
351 E Temple St, Los Angeles, CA
Professional Overview

Kristina Cardenas is a Family Nurse Practitioner, currently affiliated with U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs, based in Downey, CA. As a nurse practitioner, Cardenas contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Downey, CA. They have been with U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs for 11 years. Cardenas holds academic credentials, including Master of Science - MS, from University of California Los Angeles. Core competencies include Healthcare Management. U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs operates in the Government sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse practitioner 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 practitioner specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Downey, 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 Kristina Cardenas located?
Kristina Cardenas is based in Downey, CA. They are currently affiliated with U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs.
What is Kristina Cardenas's specialty?
Kristina Cardenas specializes in Nurse Practitioner. Their current role is Family Nurse Practitioner.
Where does Kristina Cardenas currently work?
Kristina Cardenas currently works at U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs. They have been there for 11 years.
What is Kristina Cardenas's educational background?
Kristina Cardenas attended University of California Los Angeles.
How do I contact Kristina Cardenas for recruiting?
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How do I recruit a Nurse Practitioner?
Recruiting nurse practitioners typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for nurse practitioners across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
What is the average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in CA?
Nurse Practitioners 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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