Gary Homeier, MSN, PMC-ED, APNP, AGACNP-BC

Gary Homeier, MSN, PMC-ED, AGACNP-BC, APNP, is a highly accomplished Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with a distinguished background in critical care, interventional pulmonology, and advanced cardiac and trauma nursing. He brings extensive expertise in managing complex adult patients across diverse intensive care environments, including medical, surgical, neurovascular, transplant, and cardiac ICUs. Gary demonstrates advanced proficiency in life-saving interventions and procedures such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) management, endotracheal intubation, central venous access, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and other critical care techniques, consistently delivering evidence-based, high-quality care to optimize patient outcomes.

Beyond his clinical excellence, Gary is a dedicated educator and leader committed to advancing nursing practice. He earned a Master of Science in Nursing as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and a Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education from Walden University. His leadership roles have included serving as Intensive Care Clinical Orientation Coordinator and Neurovascular & Trauma Clinical Educator, where he mentored new critical care nurses and developed comprehensive educational programs to strengthen clinical competency and promote best practices. His passion for education ensures that both patients and healthcare teams benefit from the latest advancements in evidence-based care.

Gary’s exceptional contributions have been recognized through numerous honors, including the prestigious DAISY Award for compassionate and outstanding patient care, with multiple nominations reflecting his unwavering dedication to patients, families, and colleagues. He was also awarded the Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition and the First District Health Care Hero Award—Wisconsin, presented by the U.S. House of Representatives, for his exemplary service during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to his clinical and educational achievements, Gary has contributed to scholarly work focused on digital health applications, virtual care teams, and clinical decision-support tools designed to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Actively engaged in professional organizations such as the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses and the American Nurses Association, Gary continues to integrate clinical expertise, education, and leadership to advance patient-centered care and strengthen the nursing profession.

• Walden University - MSN-AGACNP

• Post Master's Certificate - Nursing Education

• DAISY Award (Jan 2017) – Recognized by the DAISY Foundation for outstanding patient care, associated with Froedtert Hospital and Ascension Hospital, Racine.

• American Association of Critical Care Nurses

• Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Inc.