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, FL12-2023
Paramedic
Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety
Coral Springs, FL03.2023
EMT
Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety
Coral Springs, FL05.2021
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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