2811 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, Florida 33952, United States
Certified and Experienced Instructor, Lead Instructor & Training Site Coordinator
INSTRUCTOR:
Mike Brucci- Paramedic Firefighter
EMS since 2006
American Heart Association Certified Instructor
American Safety & Health Institute
for BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPR, AED, First-Aid and
Pediatric CPR First Aid.
Mike Brucci, Training Site Coordinator at Heart CPR is a happily married father of three currently, working as a Lieutenant Paramedic and serving the community in which he lives.
Since 2006, Mike have served as a first responder, starting his career as a firefighter EMT and advancing to a firefighter paramedic in 2010. In his role as a paramedic, Mike took on additional responsibilities as a field training officer with the Charlotte County Fire and EMS agency. During Mikes time at CCEMS, he was credentialed as an instructor for the American Heart Association, specializing in Heart Saver, BLS, ACLS, and PALS courses.
Beyond his contributions to the American Heart Association, Mike earned an associate’s degree in general education in 2017 and is actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in fire administration.
Since 2020, Mike have been an instructor at a local fire academy. Additionally, he co-own's and operate an online educational platform for firefighters, www.CouchCourses.com. In 2020, Mike also established Brulito Businesses DBA Heart Restart CPR Training. Since then, Mike has also acquired Heart CPR Educational Services.
With the expert knowledge and years of experience, Mike and his team, encompass a team of dedicated instructors.
Certified and Experienced Instructor
INSTRUCTOR:
Joseph Harris- Paramedic Firefighter
EMS since 2011
American Heart Association Certified Instructor
American Safety & Health Institute
for BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPR, AED, First-Aid and
Pediatric CPR First Aid.
Joe is a 37-year-old married father of 2 children; born and raised in Tallahassee, FL. After graduating High School, Joe joined US Marine Corp until his honorable discharge in 2009. In 2011, Joe moved to Broward County to complete Paramedic/Firefighter training where he became a Nationally certified paramedic through NREMT. Working for a private ambulance/hospital from 2011-2014, Joe joined Lee County EMS. In 2016, he joined Charlotte County FEMS as a FireMedic and was a Field Trainer of paramedics from 2018 – 2021. Winner of the 2019 “Paramedic of the Year,” Joe taught all AHA disciplines and para-medicine at local schools, child care centers, and medical facilities since 2016. Joe currently holds an AS in Emergency Medical Services and a BS in Fire Administration.
Certified and Experienced Instructor
INSTRUCTOR:
William Vanhelden- Paramedic Firefighter
EMS since 2013
American Heart Association Certified Instructor
American Safety & Health Institute
for BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPR, AED, First-Aid and
Pediatric CPR First Aid.
William Vanhelden proudly serves as a Firefighter Paramedic with Charlotte County Fire & EMS since October 2017. With nearly seven years of dedicated service in Charlotte County, and an additional four years with Lee County EMS as both a Paramedic and an EMT, William's career has been deeply rooted in emergency medical services. Additionally, he has had the privilege of being an American Heart Association instructor for several years, a role in which he finds great joy and fulfillment in teaching and sharing his knowledge with others.
Certified and Experienced Instructor
INSTRUCTOR:
Scott Davis, BSN, CNML, CEN, CPEN, TC
My desire to begin my career in healthcare began in 1972 when Emergency made its debut on TV , with Johnny and Roy as paramedics. In 1983, at the age of 15 with the help of my ever supporting Mama, I was able to start my healthcare journey as an EMT.
Volunteering and working paid ambulance service for the next 20 years and progressing to Paramedic, I took the plunge into emergency nursing. What a reward it is to be able to take care of people at their most vulnerable moments.
Throughout my journey, education has always been very important. I started teaching BLS, ACLS and PALS as a paramedic. After graduating nursing school I immediately began as a paramedic clinical coordinator for our local community college in VA continuing that until my move to Florida in 2012.
In addition to AHA classes, I LOVE teaching Trauma and Pediatric Emergency Nursing through the Emergency Nurses Association. Sharing all of the knowledge and experiences that have been shared throughout my career gives me the desire to continue giving back.
Certified and Experienced Instructor
INSTRUCTOR:
Lorrie Shields, RRT-ACCS, AE-C, TS Coordinator
NBRC Certified in Adult Critical Care Specialty
American Heart Association Certified Instructor
American Red Cross Certified Instructor
American Safety & Health Institute
for BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPR, AED, First-Aid and
Pediatric CPR First Aid.
Lorrie is a mother of 3 and grandmother of 6. She loves teaching, inspiring others.
Lorrie is an experienced Instructor with 30+ years of real life CPR experience in Intensive Care Units and Emergency Care. She has experience as an educator in the acute care hospital and as a clinical instructor for a local college. In 2008, she joined American Heart Association as a certified instructor.
Lorrie has a strong desire to provide you with the knowledge and skills to enhance your ability to prevent an emergency from becoming a tragedy. Lorrie works hard to make the CPR classes as comfortable and informative as possible for everyone who attends.