Emily Sweatman, BSN, RN, CEN, CFRN, AEMT-P, FP-C, CCEMT-P

Emily Sweatman, BSN, RN, CEN, CFRN, AEMT-P, FP-C, CCEMT-P, is a highly accomplished emergency and critical care professional with more than 20 years of experience in emergency medical services and over a decade of advanced nursing practice. She currently serves as a Flight Nurse and Flight Paramedic with Mercy Flight Central and LifeNet of New York, where she provides specialized critical care transport for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients facing complex medical, trauma, cardiac, neurological, and respiratory conditions. Through her extensive experience in high-acuity environments, Emily has developed exceptional expertise in rapid assessment, advanced interventions, and delivering lifesaving care in time-sensitive situations.

Throughout her career, Emily has demonstrated excellence across emergency medicine, intensive care, and critical care transport. As a flight nurse and paramedic, she has managed some of the most complex patient cases, including ventilator-dependent patients, STEMI and cardiac emergencies, stroke cases, trauma patients, burn injuries, and critically ill individuals requiring advanced therapies such as intra-aortic balloon pumps, Impella devices, ECMO support, and invasive monitoring. She has completed more than 400 flight missions and has been recognized for her commitment to patient care, including receiving appreciation from patients and families for her compassionate and skilled approach. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Emily has served as a preceptor, mentor, and educator for nurses and paramedics, supporting the development of future healthcare professionals.

Emily’s clinical background extends beyond air medical transport, with experience as an ICU and Emergency Department Nurse, IV Infusion Nurse, Field Nurse Assessor, and New York State Paramedic. Her expertise includes advanced airway management, critical care medications, cardiac intervention, stroke care, trauma nursing, pediatric emergencies, and complex infusion therapies. She has provided care in hospital, prehospital, home-based, and community settings, demonstrating adaptability and strong clinical judgment across diverse healthcare environments. Her leadership experience as a Base Lead and Outreach Coordinator has also allowed her to strengthen emergency response systems, coordinate operational readiness, and provide education to healthcare teams, EMS agencies, and community partners.

Emily earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and holds Associate of Applied Science degrees in Nursing and Paramedicine from Mohawk Valley Community College. She maintains numerous professional credentials, including Registered Nurse and Paramedic licensure in New York State, Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Certified Flight Nurse (CFRN), Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C), and Critical Care Paramedic Certification (CCEMT-P). She is also certified in advanced life support and emergency care training, including BLS, ACLS, PALS, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS), and Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS).

Dedicated to lifelong learning, patient advocacy, and excellence in emergency healthcare, Emily remains actively involved in professional organizations including the Emergency Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing, International College of Advanced Practice Paramedics, and Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association. Her passion for education, leadership, and compassionate care continues to influence the patients, colleagues, and communities she serves. Through her extensive clinical expertise and commitment to improving emergency and critical care delivery, Emily exemplifies the dedication and resilience of today’s healthcare professionals.

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

• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) – Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing
• Certified Flight Nurse (CFRN)
• Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C)
• Critical Care Paramedic Certification (CCEMT-P)
• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (AEMT-P)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• AHA BLS Instructor
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• ACLS Instructor
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• PALS Instructor
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC)
• Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS)
• Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS)

• Recognition Award for saving a choking 3-month-old infant
• Multiple patient and family appreciation recognitions for compassionate emergency care
• Recognized for excellence in critical care transport and emergency response

• 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)

• Provided CPR education and training for local schools and high school programs
• Conducted emergency healthcare education for hospitals, ambulance services, and fire departments through outreach programs
• Supported community emergency preparedness and EMS education initiatives