David Derasmo
Morristown,AZ
Summary
Diligent clinician with solid foundation in emergency medical services. Demonstrated ability to provide critical care in high-pressure situations, ensuring patient safety and well-being. Proven track record in effective communication and quick decision-making during emergencies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department Paramedic
Phoenix Children's Hospital Avondale
11.2025 - Current
- Lead/assist in resuscitations and trauma activations; performs cardioversion and transcutaneous pacing; coordinate safe intrafacility transports; communicate with EMS/flight teams.
- Perform ALS procedures within paramedic scope: establish PIV/IO access and draw labs; acquire/interpret 12-lead EKGs and capnography; manage airways (BVM/adjuncts) and assist with RSI; splinting, wound care, and orthopedic immobilization.
- Calculate and administer weight-based medications per PALS, NRP, department protocols and physician orders; prepare drips and nebulized therapies.
- PART TIME
911 System Emergency Medical Technician
Gila River Ambulance
11.2024 - 11.2025
- Conducts patient assessments and provides both routine and life saving BLS medical care
- Administers IVs, advanced airway management, oxygen therapies, trauma treatment, CPR and medications via oral, intramuscular and nebulized pathways at the discretion of medical direction
- Operates and manipulates large emergency vehicles, light/siren systems and hydraulic gurneys in the transportation of patients in routine and emergency transports
- PART TIME
Emergency Department Technician
Wickenburg Community Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Establishes IV access to obtain blood work and administer medication
- Performs orthopedic procedures such as casting and splints
- Provides emergency medical interventions such as respiratory management and wound care
- Conducts cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Obtains vital signs and performs patient assessments
- Obtains patient specimens for laboratory interpretation
- PART TIME
- Level IV Trauma Center
Emergency Department Technician
Phoenix Childrens Hospital
03.2024 - 11.2025
- Performs orthopedic procedures such as casting and splints
- Obtains vital signs and performs patient assessments
- Obtains patient specimens for laboratory interpretation
- Provides emergency medical interventions such as respiratory management and wound care
- PART TIME
Emergency Medical Technician
Maricopa Ambulance
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Administers airway management, oxygen therapies, trauma treatment, CPR and medications via oral, intramuscular and nebulized pathways at the discretion of medical direction
- Operates and manipulates emergency vehicles, light/siren systems and hydraulic gurneys in the transportation of patients in routine and emergency transports
- FULL TIME
- 6 MONTHS
- 911 System & Interfacility Transport
Construction Emergency Medical Technician
First Response Health & Safety
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Conducts patient assessments, first aid, trauma treatment and BLS care to construction workers on site
- Conducts 10 panel drug screenings
- Surveys construction site for hazards
- PART TIME
Senior Airman, Active Duty
United States Air Force
08.2018 - 05.2024
- Monitored flight operations to ensure safe takeoffs and landings at airfields.
- Conducted training exercises to ensure proficiency in basic infantry skills.
- Conducted maintenance of weapons, aircraft, equipment and vehicles.
- Monitored communications systems for orders, instructions and alerts.
- Participated in tactical planning sessions to determine mission objectives.
- Assessed terrain features to determine optimal routes for movement of personnel and equipment.
- Developed defensive positions to protect against enemy attacks.
- Utilized night vision devices to monitor activity at night.
- Maintained stock levels of aircraft parts and materials to ensure readiness for mission deployment.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of cargo onto aircrafts.
- Performed maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems on ground support equipment.
- Frequently received and processed information in dynamic, physically stressful environments and executed effective, direct responses accordingly
- Conducts patient assessments and provides both routine and life saving BLS
- F-35 Armament Systems Technician
- Ranger Student
Education
Associate of Science -
Community College of The Air Force
Paramedic Student
Life Work Education
09-2025
Emergency Medical Technician, Basic
EMS University
03-2025
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College of Southern Nevada
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Rio Solado Community College
Skills
- Certified Emergency Paramedic
- Neonatal Resuscitative Provider (NRP)
- Obstetric Life Support (OBLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
- Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care
- Rope Rescue Technician
- Small Unit Tactics
- Land Navigation
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
Accomplishments
• Basic Military Training, Honor Graduate
• Special Warfare Preparatory Course
• Special Warfare Assessment & Selection
• Tactical Air Control Partyman Selection Course
• Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist Apprentice Course, Honor Graduate
• Ranger Team Leaders Initiative
• Ranger Training Assessment Course,
Honorable Mentions
• Ranger School's Ranger Assessment Phase "RAP Week"
• Ranger School's Darby Phase x2
Timeline
Emergency Department Paramedic
Phoenix Children's Hospital Avondale
11.2025 - Current
911 System Emergency Medical Technician
Gila River Ambulance
11.2024 - 11.2025
Emergency Medical Technician
Maricopa Ambulance
06.2024 - 11.2024
Construction Emergency Medical Technician
First Response Health & Safety
05.2024 - 05.2025
Emergency Department Technician
Wickenburg Community Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Emergency Department Technician
Phoenix Childrens Hospital
03.2024 - 11.2025
Senior Airman, Active Duty
United States Air Force
08.2018 - 05.2024
Paramedic Student
Life Work Education
Emergency Medical Technician, Basic
EMS University
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College of Southern Nevada
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Rio Solado Community College
Associate of Science -
Community College of The Air Force
Graduated Courses
- Basic Military Training, Honor Graduate
- Special Warfare Preparatory Course
- Special Warfare Assessment & Selection
- Tactical Air Control Partyman Selection Course
- Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist Apprentice Course, Honor Graduate
- Ranger Team Leaders Initiative
- Ranger Training Assessment Course, Honorable Mentions
- Ranger School's Ranger Assessment Phase 'RAP Week'
- Ranger School's Darby Phase x2