The Florida Department of Health has issued an emergency suspension of certificates for 25 year old Angelo Simone of Palm Bay, a paramedic and emergency medical technician (EMT), amid serious allegations of sexual misconduct during patient transport. This decision, led by State Surgeon General Joseph A. Ladapo, MD, PhD, came after detailed investigations into Simone’s actions, which reportedly occurred on January 3, 2024.
According to official documents, Simone was dispatched to assist in the transport of Patient L.E. who was suffering from chronic internal bleeding from a kidney issue, from Rockledge Regional Medical Center to Advent Health Orlando. During the transport, it is alleged that Simone, who was alone with the patient in the ambulance, unfastened the safety straps and engaged in inappropriate behavior, including placing his mouth on the patient’s breasts.
The patient, under the influence of Dilaudid—a potent pain medication known for causing drowsiness and fatigue—was reportedly not in a state to consent or resist Simone’s advances. Despite this, Simone texted an apology to Patient L.E. following the incident, suggesting an awareness of the inappropriateness of his actions. He admitted to investigators that he had given another patient a “breast massage” while placing monitoring leads on her.
