WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — AdventHealth Wesley Chapel recognized three Pasco County EMS team members earlier today for their quick action and teamwork that helped save a patient’s life during a cardiac emergency late last year.
Ashley Puller, Brittney Giordano and Juan Romero were honored during a special ceremony on campus for their role in responding to a cardiac arrest on December 5, 2025.
While at a restaurant, the patient suddenly lost consciousness due to ventricular fibrillation, a life-threatening heart rhythm. Bystanders immediately began CPR before first responders arrived, helping start the chain of survival.
When EMS crews arrived, they quickly took over care, delivering a shock to restore the patient’s heart rhythm, providing breathing support and continuing high-quality CPR. Their coordinated efforts led to the patient regaining a pulse. While being transported, the patient regained consciousness and was able to speak.
The patient later left the hospital without neurological deficits, an outcome that is uncommon in cardiac arrest cases and highlights the importance of fast, coordinated care.
“This moment is an important reminder of how critical every second is during a cardiac emergency," said Stormy Dulovich, chief nursing officer at AdventHealth Wesley Chapel. "Because of the actions of this EMS team, this patient has another chance at life."
AdventHealth Wesley Chapel regularly partners with local first responders to recognize exceptional care and strengthen the connection between pre-hospital teams and hospital care.