Devon Garcia, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CCRN

Background

Devon attended the University of Colorado College of Nursing at the Anschutz Medical Campus for his undergraduate studies. Devon continued his education at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs where he graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing with a post-master's certification in Family Practice. Devon has worked in many nursing areas, including pediatrics, emergency rooms, and intensive care units (specialized in CVICU/open heart surgery recovery and certified in critical care). Believing that education is a precious commodity, Devon precepts and works with the university as a site visitor and guest lecturer. My passions in patient care are pediatrics (newborns+), LGBTQ+ care (including gender diverse medical management) and chronic disease management.

When not working, Devon enjoys spending time with his husband, horses, donkey, chickens their cat and dog. For more than 15 years, he has volunteered on chute and arena crews on an 501(c)(3) rodeo circuit.

Education

University of Colorado - Colorado Springs, Master of Science Degree in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

University of Colorado College of Nursing, Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Community College of Aurora, Associate of General Studies

Arapahoe Community College, Associate of Art

Awards & Recognition

Currently ranked in the top 5 percent of Patient Satisfaction and Quality scores in preventative care within the heathcare organization.

Experience

I have a variety of training and stories to educate my students and draw upon for my clinical guidance. I have worked in multiple healthcare systems across the state in my roles of healthcare. I have worked in both critical access rural hospitals and urban clinics.

Volunteer Work

I have been a longtime supporter and volunteer with the International Gay Rodeo Association

Member of the Colorado Gay Rodeo Association since 2007
Certified as an Arena Crew Coordinator
Certified as a Chute Coordinator
In training for certification for Arena Director
Mr. Colorado Gay Rodeo Association 2024, responsible for being a community leader, recruitment, and philanthropic components of the 501(c)(3)

Certs and Licenses

Multi-State Compact RN License

Advanced Practice Registered Nursing License
Full Colorado Prescriptive Authority
Active DEA status
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Certified (NRP)
Trauma Nursing Core Class (TNCC)
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Board Certified CCRN

Professional Memberships

Member of the American Nurses Association (ANA)
Member of the Colorado Nurses Association (CNA)
Member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
Member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Colorado State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Credentialed for Health Science Technology ID #ACC102318001