Leticia Estrada
Madison
Summary
Experienced, Spanish-bilingual FNP with a strong foundation in emergency medicine, urgent care, and correctional health. Proven ability to work independently in high-acuity, resource-limited settings. Known for culturally competent, evidence-based care, and strong procedural skills, including suturing, I&Ds, and wound care. Currently completing post-graduate training in psychiatry to support holistic care in underserved, remote communities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner – Float/PRN
Advocate Health
Wisconsin
12.2024 - Current
- Deliver acute and chronic primary care to diverse patient populations across various Aurora clinics statewide.
- Float to multiple locations, providing independent care and adapting to different patient populations and clinical teams.
- Treat up to 18 patients daily; perform minor procedures including suturing, wound care, and splinting.
- Contribute to continuity of care through comprehensive documentation and care coordination.
Nurse Practitioner – Corrections
Wellpath Care
Madison
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided full-scope urgent and chronic care for incarcerated adults in a high-acuity setting.
- Managed emergency medical needs including suturing, abscess drainage, wound care, splinting, and stabilization.
- Ordered and interpreted labs, imaging, and ECGs; initiated MAT and behavioral health medications.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team on patient care, mental health assessments, and medevac preparation.
- Participated in rotational call coverage and responded to urgent after-hours patient needs.
Family Nurse Practitioner – Urgent Care
Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Medical Center
Baldwin Park
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Delivered comprehensive care to patients across the lifespan, from birth through geriatric, in a busy urgent care center.
- Independently managed up to 30 patients daily with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.
- Performed full-spectrum procedures including suturing, incision and drainage (I&D), splinting, wound care, and foreign body removal.
- Conducted focused exams and developed differential diagnoses with minimal supervision.
- Prescribed medications per protocol, educated patients and families, and ensured clear care instructions.
- Maintained accurate documentation and ensured compliance with clinical standards and HIPAA regulations.
- Floated to the emergency department as needed to assist with acute care and procedural coverage.
Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner
Clinica Medica Virgen de Guadalupe
Huntington Park
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Delivered primary care services to Spanish-speaking and underserved communities.
- Created treatment plans, managed chronic conditions, and performed preventive care.
- Educated patients and families on lifestyle, disease management, and follow-up needs.
Emergency Room Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center
Downey
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Provided critical care in a busy ER; triaged patients and performed emergent interventions.
- Interpreted diagnostic tests, collaborated with physicians, and coordinated inpatient care.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Wisconsin-Madison
12.2025
Master of Science - Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, CA01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University
Chico, CA01.2010
Skills
- Emergency and Urgent Care
- Suturing
- I&Ds
- Wound care
- Independent rural/remote practice
- Primary and Correctional Care
- Telehealth and in-person visits
- Culturally sensitive communication
- EHR documentation (Epic, Cerner)
- Behavioral Health Integration
- Health screenings
- Women's health exams
- Physical examinations
Certification
- FNP Certification, AANP, #F12210372, 12/31/26
- Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber, WI, #12003, 09/30/26
- DEA License, WI, #ME8035594, 08/31/26
- NP License, CA, #95019986, 06/30/26
- RN License, CA, #503742, 06/30/26
- BLS, ACLS, PALS (preferred for Alaska role), AHA, 10/31/26
References
Available upon request.
Career Note
Temporarily stepped away from full-time practice in 2024 to pursue a Postgraduate Certificate in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Expected completion: December 2025. Continued providing care via PRN work during this time.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner – Float/PRN
Advocate Health
12.2024 - Current
Nurse Practitioner – Corrections
Wellpath Care
01.2023 - 07.2024
Family Nurse Practitioner – Urgent Care
Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Medical Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner
Clinica Medica Virgen de Guadalupe
01.2021 - 01.2023
Emergency Room Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2022
Postgraduate Certificate - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Master of Science - Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
Samuel Merritt University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University
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