Emily Sweatman, BSN, CFRN, CEN, FP-C

Emily Sweatman, BSN, CFRN, CEN, FP-C, is a highly experienced critical care flight nurse, paramedic, clinical educator, and legal nurse consultant with more than two decades of combined experience in emergency medicine and pre-hospital care. She currently practices as a flight nurse with LifeNet of New York, where she provides advanced critical care transport for high-acuity patients in both rural and urban environments. Her clinical background also includes extensive experience in emergency departments, intensive care units, and ground EMS systems.

She began her healthcare career as a paramedic, where she spent approximately 20 years developing strong foundational skills in emergency response, patient stabilization, and field-based critical care. She later transitioned into nursing, earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Western Governors University. Over the course of her career, she has maintained a strong commitment to advancing her clinical expertise, obtaining certifications including Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN), Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), and Flight Paramedic-Certified (FP-C).

In addition to her clinical work, Emily is the founder of Strength and Success Legal Nurse Consulting, where she provides expert medical record review and case analysis for both plaintiff and defense legal teams. In this role, she evaluates medical documentation, identifies deviations from the standard of care, develops clinical chronologies, and assists attorneys in understanding complex medical scenarios. Her legal nurse consulting work is grounded in her extensive frontline experience, allowing her to interpret clinical events with accuracy and real-world insight.

Emily is also an active educator and instructor, certified through the American Heart Association to teach BLS, ACLS, and PALS. She has precepted numerous EMT and paramedic students, contributed to nursing education in clinical settings, and delivered lectures on critical topics such as airway management and chest tube care. Her professional involvement extends to multiple organizations, including the Emergency Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, and several specialty certification boards related to emergency and flight medicine.

Outside of her clinical and consulting work, Emily is deeply involved in the fire service community, with nearly 25 years of service, and occasionally serves as a substitute school nurse. She is actively pursuing continued academic advancement with plans to complete her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Through her diverse career in flight medicine, education, and legal consulting, she remains committed to advancing patient care, improving clinical understanding, and supporting both healthcare and legal professionals.

• Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (RN)
• Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Technology / Paramedic
• Western Governors University - B.S.N.

• CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse)
• CFRN (Certified Flight Registered Nurse)
• FP-C (Flight Paramedic-Certified)
• ACLS, PALS, BLS Instructor (American Heart Association)

• Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
• American Nurses Association (ANA)
• Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN)
• International Board of Specialty Certifications (IBSC)
• International Association of Flight & Critical Care Paramedics (IAFCCP)
• Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA)

• Fire Department Member (nearly 25 years)
• Substitute School Nurse
• EMS and student preceptorship/clinical education