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Joseph Desanctis

Pembroke Pines,FL

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Firefighter Paramedic

Fort Lauderdale Fire Department
09.2024 - Current
  • Performed CPR and used defibrillator on cardiac patients.
  • Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
  • Inserted IVs and administered oral and injectable medications.
  • Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.

Firefighter Paramedic

Margate Fire Department
06.2024 - 09.2025
  • Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
  • Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
  • Evaluated incident scenes for possible victims requiring medical attention or evacuation assistance.

BLS Instructor

Coral Springs Regional Institute Of Public Safety
Coral Springs, FL
10.2023 - Current
  • Created and conducted BLS skills evaluations for students.
  • Assisted with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of BLS courses.
  • Instructed students on the proper use of automated external defibrillators.
  • Advised students on how to recognize signs of cardiac arrest and perform CPR correctly.

Paramedic

Memorial Health Care System
Pembroke Pines, FL
02.2023 - 10.2024
  • Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
  • Took blood pressure measurements and reported to nurse or physician if above or below normal levels.
  • IV therapy
  • Transportation of critical patients to neighboring Memorial hospitals.
  • Administered oxygen therapy, intravenous fluids or medications as prescribed by physician protocols.

Paramedic

MCT Express
Lauderhill, FL
11.2021 - 10.2024
  • Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
  • Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
  • Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transport.
  • Transported patients from accident scenes or hospital settings to medical facilities in a safe manner.

Education

Firefighter 1 & 2

Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety
Coral Springs, FL
12-2023

Paramedic

Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety
Coral Springs, FL
03.2023

EMT

Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety
Coral Springs, FL
05.2021

Skills

  • Proficient in patient care documentation
  • Great Communicator with patients, employers, and leadership
  • Ability to effectively work with diverse groups and individuals
  • Eagerness to learn
  • Effective at time management
  • Risk assessment
  • Community outreach and education

Certification

  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Paramedic
  • Firefighter 1 & 2
  • PALS/ACLS/PHTLS/BLS
  • Basic Wildland Firefighting
  • NIMS 100,200,700,800

Timeline

Firefighter Paramedic

Fort Lauderdale Fire Department
09.2024 - Current

Firefighter Paramedic

Margate Fire Department
06.2024 - 09.2025

BLS Instructor

Coral Springs Regional Institute Of Public Safety
10.2023 - Current

Paramedic

Memorial Health Care System
02.2023 - 10.2024

Paramedic

MCT Express
11.2021 - 10.2024

Firefighter 1 & 2

Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety

Paramedic

Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety

EMT

Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety

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