Paramedics in Defuniak Springs, FL

Practitioner	License #	Status	Years licensed	Board Action
Stevens, Richard	522712	Clear	14 yrs	—
Castleberry, Ronald	531052	Clear	9 yrs	—
Evans, William	527681	Clear	11 yrs	—
Williams-Bingham, Brandon	535005	Clear	7 yrs	—
Canut, Javier	512983	Clear	19 yrs	—
Rogers, Jamison	16764	Clear	29 yrs	—
Sheffield, Ross	537038	Clear	6 yrs	—
Farias, Jesus	531539	Clear	9 yrs	—
Padgett, Angela	500359	Clear	26 yrs	—
Barton, Shanna	500376	Clear	26 yrs	—
Quick, Jesse	543745	Clear	3 yrs	—
Usher, Justin	543796	Clear	3 yrs	—
Daniel, Robert	501136	Clear	25 yrs	—
Dumont, Ashley	525423	Clear	13 yrs	—
Castleberry, Katelin	537410	Clear	6 yrs	—
Vause, Tracey	15197	Clear	31 yrs	—
Nofziger, Brett	548619	Clear	1 yrs	—
Stapp, Blaine	548618	Clear	1 yrs	—
Meadows, Tyler	548631	Clear	1 yrs	—
Hessler, Amanda	548662	Clear	1 yrs	—
Sands, Brielle	543951	Clear	3 yrs	—
Foreman, Steven	529914	Clear	10 yrs	—
Pernie, Chesney	546108	Clear	2 yrs	—
Boyaval, Kevin	546131	Clear	2 yrs	—
Evans, Wesley	523798	Clear	14 yrs	—
Usher, Ryan	546175	Clear	2 yrs	—
Brannon, Matthew	541960	Clear	4 yrs	—
Cotton, Andrew	18092	Clear	28 yrs	—
Morrison, Jacob	546238	Clear	2 yrs	—
Edminson, Joseph	532063	Clear	9 yrs	—
Hoogendoorn, Adam	506559	Clear	22 yrs	—
Mishler, Doug	530047	Clear	10 yrs	—
Robertson, Donovan	534058	Clear	8 yrs	—
Kisela, Lucas	539851	Clear	5 yrs	—
McElyea, Thomas	510373	Clear	21 yrs	—
Peacock, Melonie	17234	Clear	29 yrs	—

Source: Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance. Public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Contact information is intentionally omitted; verify directly at FL DOH Search Services →

What they do

Paramedics deliver Advanced Life Support (ALS) in pre-hospital and inter-facility settings throughout Florida. They perform invasive procedures such as endotracheal intubation, intravenous and intraosseous access, advanced airway management, cardiac monitoring with 12-lead ECG interpretation, manual defibrillation and cardioversion, needle decompression, and administration of a broad range of medications. Paramedics also direct on-scene resuscitations and serve as the lead clinician during medical and trauma calls until a higher-level provider takes over.

Florida paramedics work on ambulances operated by fire-rescue departments, hospital-based services, private EMS companies, air ambulance services, and offshore operations. Many supervise crews of EMTs and other paramedics, serve as field training officers, or transition into critical-care transport, flight medicine, or community paramedicine programs. Because Florida's population and emergency call volume are high, paramedics frequently manage complex situations involving cardiac arrest, stroke, trauma, opioid overdose, and severe respiratory distress under tight time constraints.

Licensing in Florida

To become a Florida paramedic, candidates must already hold or qualify for EMT certification, complete a Florida-approved paramedic education program, obtain National Registry Paramedic (NRP) certification, and submit an application to the Florida Department of Health Bureau of EMS with fingerprints and background check. Certification is renewed every two years through documented continuing education that includes refresher topics and required Florida-specific content. The Bureau of EMS oversees licensure, scope of practice, and discipline for all Florida paramedics.

How to verify or report

Verify a Florida paramedic certification through the Florida MQA license search. Concerns about clinical care, unprofessional conduct, or impairment can be filed through the Florida Department of Health complaint form or by phone at 850-488-0796.