2811 South Tamiami Trail Ste L1, 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 – Lieutenant Paramedic / Firefighter
Serving in Emergency Medical Services since 2006
Certified Instructor – American Heart Association & American Safety & Health Institute
Authorized to teach:
BLS • ACLS • PALS • CPR • AED • First Aid • Pediatric CPR & First Aid
Mike Brucci is the Training Site Coordinator for Heart CPR Educational Services and a dedicated public servant with nearly two decades of experience in emergency medical services. A happily married father of three, Mike proudly serves the community where he lives and works as a Lieutenant Paramedic.
Mike began his career in 2006 as a Firefighter/EMT and advanced to Firefighter/Paramedic in 2010. During his time with Charlotte County Fire & EMS, he served as a Field Training Officer, helping mentor and train new paramedics entering the profession.
Mike is credentialed as an instructor through the American Heart Association, where he teaches Heartsaver, BLS, ACLS, and PALS programs. He is also certified through the American Safety & Health Institute to provide CPR, AED, and First Aid training.
In addition to his operational career, Mike earned an Associate’s Degree in General Education and a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Administration. Since 2020, he has served as an instructor at a local fire academy, helping prepare the next generation of firefighters and emergency responders.
Mike is also the co-owner of CouchCourses.com, an online educational platform designed to provide training resources for firefighters and emergency service professionals.
In 2020, Mike founded Heart Restart CPR Training, which has grown into a trusted provider of CPR and emergency training throughout Southwest Florida. He later expanded his training programs through the acquisition of Heart CPR Educational Services, further strengthening the reach and availability of life-saving education in the community.
Through these programs, Mike and his team of experienced instructors are committed to providing high-quality, hands-on training that empowers individuals, businesses, and healthcare providers with the skills needed to save lives.
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.