“FNP, Friend, Advocate”

Patti Lucent is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner who earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of St. Augustine in Florida, following her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from National University in San Diego. Patti’s clinical career began as an inpatient bedside nurse on both oncology and medical-surgical units at Kaiser Permanente. She later advanced to the role of Charge Nurse on the medical-surgical unit at the newly opened Kaiser hospital in San Marcos.

In addition, Patti completed an urgent care fellowship with Carbon Health, where she developed skills in procedures such as laceration repair, incision and drainage, and large joint injections. She currently practices as a clinician in primary care at Kaiser Permanente. She is committed to maintaining the core values of nursing in her practice by building strong rapport with patients, earning their trust, and delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Outside of work, Patti enjoys spending time with her husband of 26 years and their four children. As a family, they love camping, traveling, and exploring new restaurants. Patti also enjoys baking, reading, and running with her three bulldogs.