Departments & Divisions
Derek DeLeon, ACAGNP-BC
Specialist
Derek DeLeon is a board-certified Adult-Gerontologic Acute Care Nurse Practitioner who joined UT Health San Antonio in June 2022. Mr. DeLeon earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2018 before going on to earn his Master of Science in Nursing from UT Arlington in 2021. Mr. DeLeon's previous experience includes several years as a Registered Nurse in the ICU, Trauma, Neuro, and Cardiac ICU.
Mr. DeLeon was awarded the Division of Hospital Medicine "APP of the Year Award" (2023), nominated by his peers as an APP who goes above and beyond to enhance teamwork and patient care on direct care teams. In January 2024, he was nominated for the DAISY Award, a progam meant to celebrate and recognize nurses through the collection of nominations from patients, families, and co-workers to thank them for the care and kindness they provide. Learn more about the DAISY Foundation here: www.daisyfoundation.org
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Professional Background
Education
- 2021 - Master of Science in Nursing - University of Texas at Arlington
- 2018 - Bachelor of Science in Nursing - University of Texas at Arlington
- 2015 - Associate Degree in Nursing - San Antonio College
Appointments
- 06/2022 - Present - Specialist - UT Health San Antonio
- 01/2022 - 03/2022 - Registered Nurse - ProLink
- 08/2021 - 01/2022 - Registered Nurse - Stability Healthcare
- 07/2016 - 08/2021 - Registered Nurse - University Health
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Clinical
Board Certifications
- 2022 - American Nurses Credentialing Center